According to a report by the Washington Post, Delon Wright is set to join the Miami Heat after being released from his contract with the Washington Wizards. He is anticipated to bring versatility to the team, contributing both offensively and defensively. This acquisition is particularly crucial following Terry Rozier’s injury, as the Heat’s offense has struggled due to a lack of effective ball handlers.
Wright’s ability to facilitate offense was showcased earlier in the year when he reached 1,500 assists, as reported by SI.com and “Inside the Wizards.” Additionally, his performance with the Wizards last season, boasting a net rating of +3.5 compared to -1.5 without him, was commendable, as noted by wizardofawes.com. Drawing comparisons to Kyle Lowry, Wright shot an impressive 60.4% from the field in 2023 and displayed proficiency in offensive rebounding.
A previous article from The Ringer in 2018 highlighted Wright and Rozier as promising point guards adept at various aspects of the game. Now, both guards will be part of the Heat roster, as mentioned in SI.com’s coverage of Wright achieving 600 steals. Despite missing 53 games over the past two seasons due to injuries, the Heat’s coaching staff is expected to provide support and assistance in his development.
Wright’s affinity for the Miami Heat dates back to his teenage years, influenced by his father Dorrell Wright’s connection to the team and mentorship from Dwyane Wade. As depicted in a 2018 article from the Toronto Star, Wright views Wade as a role model. Given the Wizards’ focus on rebuilding and nurturing young talent, Wright’s aspirations align more with contending teams, as discussed in a piece by Brandon Nguyen on the site in 2022, emphasizing the Heat as a suitable fit for him.
