The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over while expecting different results, and that's exactly what seems to be happening for Luol Deng and the Miami Heat.
Except that doesn't have to be the case. There's one fundamental assumption pervading the pursuit of the small forward who played for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls during the 2013-14 season, and it's not necessarily correct.
Deng seems to be a hot target for the Heat simply because he's a player who could fit in nicely with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. By having James remain at the 4 and Chris Bosh keep playing center, Deng could play his natural position, providing defense, three-point shooting and distributing skills for the Eastern Conference champions.
Basically, he'd be an upgrade for the supporting cast around the Big Three, possibly qualifying as the fourth member of a star-filled quartet.
However, what if the course of action no longer revolves around pairing him with those aforementioned All-Stars? What if he's just a backup plan for Pat Riley and the rest of the Heat's ...
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Is Luol Deng a Backup Plan for Miami Heat?
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