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Justise Winslow wants to replace Goran Dragic as the Heat's starting point guard

Justise Winslow is eying the point guard spot

The Miami Heat have missed out on the playoffs in two of the past three seasons, although the organization is hopeful that the arrival of Jimmy Butler can help get them back on track. Miami has not made any other major moves in the offseason and Justise Winslow believes he can help the team by being deployed at point guard:

I just think for what our team wants out of that position (point guard), somebody who is a great communicator, somebody who is vocal, somebody who gets guys in their spots. I feel like my playmaking and my ability to take care of the ball has gotten a lot better, as well. That’s kind of what our organization sees in that position and I think I pretty much embody all that. So that’s why I think I’m a good fit.

Winslow started at point guard during Goran Dragic's absence last season, and the Heat also attempted to trade Dragic earlier this summer. During the 18-19 season, Winslow averaged 12.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.