JULY 27: Mickey’s one-year deal with Khimki is official, the team announced today in a press release.
“Jordan has ambitions and big desire to play at the highest level,” head coach Georgios Bartzokas said in a statement. “I’m sure, we will help him also as well as he will help Khimki to achieve our goals. I wanted to sign him even last year but didn’t have a chance.”
JULY 25: Heat free agent Jordan Mickey appears headed to Russia, according to Nikos Varlas of EuroHoops. Mickey is reportedly close to a deal with Khimki Moscow Region.
The 24-year-old forward appeared in 23 games after signing with Miami prior to the start of last season, averaging 4.0 PPG in about 12 minutes per night. He was a second-round pick by the Celtics in 2015 and spent two seasons in Boston before being waived.
If Mickey finalizes a deal with Khimki, he will likely replace Thomas Robinson, who played five NBA seasons before heading overseas in 2017.
Ffs Mickey needs to be on a team, just like Archie Goodwin and cliff Alexander should be.
Archie Goodwin
Are you pointing out I mentioned Goodwin? You agree he should get a legit shot? Do you hate him and typed that in rue?
No, the fact you think he should be on a team is laughable
Cliff Alexander is a undersized 5 man who can’t pass a drug test in the g league.
I agree that Mickey should be with someone. I felt like the Heat liked him, but we’re stuck with Whiteside. It should be interesting to see how he does with a lot of minutes over the next year. He reminded me of Taj Gibson coming out of the draft. Last year, I thought he improved his 3 point shot, and he played well on defense. If he continues to get better at those things, he will get another shot
Taj Gibson has way more offensive ability and lost some bounce after several seasons after USC. Mickey is a defender who can block shots and is an inconsistent offensive weapon. Plus he’s not big. Not really the same player only similarity is they’re at the 4 and can contest shots
Gibson probably has a better face up game, but early on, he was more of a multipositional defender. I’m not saying Mickey is currently Taj Gibson. I’m saying they have similarities, and if Mickey were to develop, he might have a shot at being as good as Gibson, although I think Taj is more skilled as you mentioned