"Larsson, drafted No. 44 overall by the Heat in the 2024 NBA Draft, had an uneven rookie season with Miami. He averaged 4.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 43.8 percent shooting and 54.6 percent true shooting. He didn't have a large role, but where the Arizona alum excelled was in two areas: Defensively (he was one of the Heat's top POA defenders) and helping connect the puzzlie pieces together."
"Dating back to his collegiate career, Larsson, who turns 25-years-old in February, has never been more than a glue guy. Thus, there was no role too big or too small for him; he could impact any game, whether it's five minutes or 25 minutes. You can't teach that. That's can also be said about him this year, too. He's started in 21 of his 34 games with Miami, averaging 9.3 points and 3.1 assists on 56.9 percent true shooting."
Pelle Larsson has started 21 of 34 games amid Miami's 14 different starting lineups this season. Drafted No. 44 in 2024, he produced modest rookie counting stats but stood out defensively and as a glue player who connects teammates. When starting this year he averages 9.3 points and 3.1 assists on 56.9 percent true shooting, and Miami is 13-8 in his starts. Lineups with Larsson and at least two of Norman Powell, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro show a 13.1 NET Rating and a 121.9 offensive rating across 249 minutes, and three of Miami's four best lineups (min. 25 minutes) include him, suggesting a larger role is warranted.
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