Olynyk has Emerged as a Catalyst for Miami Heat

Kelly Olynyk has emerged into an offensive catalyst for the Miami Heat.

We all know the Heat have some creative ways to get open looks from beyond the arc.

We did not know that they had this.

Kelly Olynyk with the NASTY step-back 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ASQxyehVDf

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 3, 2020

Miami has regained their form after their All-Star Weekend triumphs, and Olynyk is a big reason why.

Olynyk has scored in double figures in five of seven contests entering Friday night and has regained his spot in the rotation with emphasis.

3PT% leaders post All-Star Break

➡️ Min. 25 attempts

▫️50.8% – Terrence Ross
▫️52.4% – Seth Curry
▫️53.6% – Thad Young
▫️58.6% – Ben McLemore
▫️61.5% – John Collins
▫️64.9% – Shake Milton
▫️65-70% –
▫️70-74% –
🔥74.1% – KELLY OLYNYK #HEATTwitter

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— Simon Smith (@SimonSperling) March 5, 2020

With Meyers Leonard out Olynyk has been able to keep the spacing intact and regain coach Spoelstra’s trust.

This resurgence has been brewing for over a month and he is making the most of around 15 minutes per game.

Olynyk shot over 47% from three-point range in February and has carried that into March, going a perfect 6-of-6 to open the month in two games.

Over the Heat’s last 10 games, the Heat are +86 in Kelly Olynyk’s 163 minutes

He has an 82 TS% during that span which is fucking crazy

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— Christian Hernandez (@ICanBeYourHerro) March 5, 2020

In the 10 game stretch mentioned above, Olynyk is shooting 61.1% from the field and an absurd 66.7% from deep.

His rebounding leaves a lot to be desired and a regression to the mean on offense is not out of the question.

Yet his reentry into the mix and solid contributions as the season has progressed are encouraging.

Miami has All Stars in Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, along with rising stars Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro.

Olynyk has earned and embraced his complimentary role, changing the narrative on his season.

A once maligned player on the fringe of the rotation has fought his way back.

What is more symbolic of the Culture than that?

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