The Heat announced the signing of guard Larry Drew II on Tuesday. This marks the third time in five seasons that Miami will bring the UCLA product to training camp.
Drew, 27, won a gold medal earlier this month as a member of the United States squad at 2017 FIBA AmeriCup. The 6’2″ guard averaged 4.6 PPG, 5.0 APG, and 2.0 RPG in almost 19.5 minutes per contest. In recent years, Drew has played internationally for teams in both Lithuania and Puerto Rico.
Two seasons ago, Drew made 12 appearances for the 2014/15 Sixers team, averaging 3.8 PPG and 3.8 APG in 18.3 minutes per game.
Entering 2017/18, Drew has significant experience in the G League, where he has played in 96 games (all with the Sioux Falls Skyforce) while averaging 10.8 PPG, 7.8 APG, and 3.4 RPG while shooting nearly 48% from the field.
The Skyforce plays in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Not in Sioux City, Iowa.
He’s a good guard. Likely going to end up back in Sioux Falls. He knows how to change pace and set up his teammates. If the Heat had roster space, he would be a nice 3rd PG to have at the end of the roster, but chances are he doesn’t make it unless something drastic happens with a couple of other guys, or some sort of multiplayer trade goes down, which I don’t see happening