Miami Heat Rookie Takes Home Weekly League Honor

Miguel Mike Medina | 13 Hours Ago

Oct 18, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Miles Norris (8) drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson (16) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Miami Heat rookie forward Keshad Johnson won G League Player of the Week for his performance with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. 

The 23-year-old averaged 30 points and eight rebounds on 78 percent shooting and shot 56 percent from the 3-point line. 

After averaging 30.0 points and 8.0 rebounds on an efficient 78% from the field in a 2-0 week, @SFSkyforce and @MiamiHEAT Two-Way star Keshad Johnson is your NBA G League Player of the Week for games played between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1. pic.twitter.com/jNmCogxdcK

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) December 3, 2024

Johnson is on a tear this season. He recorded his third double-double of the season with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist on Friday in a win over the Motor City Cruise.

The undrafted forward from Arizona became one of five players this season to record at least 30 points and ten rebounds in the G League. 

If the Heat continue to get decimated with injuries, they might want to take a chance on Johnson. He’s got a lot of potential. 

Johnson brings tools that any team would want to have: athleticism, toughness, and ability to play on both ends of the floor. 

The NBA thrives on three-point shooting. If there’s a slight weakness or an area that Johnson must continue to improve, it is his perimeter shooting. 

His mid-range game is impressive, and he’s a player that’s not afraid to get in transition. With his size and strength, he can give teams a lot of problems in the paint. 

Johnson signed a two-way contract with the Skyforce. He’s sixth in scoring and 18th in rebounding in the G League. 

Johnson is averaging 24 points and eight rebounds, including shooting 40 percent from the three-point line in nine appearances with the Skyforce. 

Miguel Mike Medina is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI. He can be reached at medinamiguelmike@gmail.com

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