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By Ryan Aston
Luke Babbitt traded back to Heat
TO HEAT: Luke Babbitt. TO HAWKS: Okaro White
Thorpe: Wade wasn’t the only “new” member of the Heat to make a return to his former squad. The Luke Babbit hype is real…
These move give Miami a DEEP rotation of at least 10 players worthy of minutes. Despite a recent slump, Miami continues to outperform its roster. And adding a shooter like Babbit should only help keep Miami in the think of the playoff race.
Aston: Babbitt aside, I feel awful for Okaro White. He’s a guy who went undrafted after a solid, if unspectacular four-year run at Florida State, paid his dues in Europe, the G-League and during summer play and was finally getting a crack at the Association — he even started some games for Miami — then he breaks his foot, gets traded and is waived. I hope he gets another shot down the line.
Padmore: The Heat with another reunion, bringing back sharpshooter Luke Babbitt. I like Okaro White, but he is out with injury, and Babbitt can help Miami right now with his 3-point shooting.
Woodcox: It sounds like several Heat fans aren’t too high on getting Babbit back. I don’t really blame them. This won’t do a whole lot for either team.
Keeffer: The long-awaited return of Luke Babbitt to the Heat! I think he may actually overshadow Dwayne Wade’s return —
South Florida is going insane over The Return. The rest of the country truly can’t comprehend what Luke Babbitt means to this city.
— Jason Lieser (@JasonLieser) February 8, 2018
I’m ecstatic that one of the most important players in HEAT franchise history is coming back! Things haven’t been the same since his heartbreaking departure. Welcome home, Luke Babbitt!!!
— Mike Ryan (Ruiz) 🙌🏽 (@MichaelRyanRuiz) February 8, 2018
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