Heat Links: James Johnson needs to shoot more

Today’s Heat links looks at what Pat Riley told JJ, Miami’s journey to the number three seed, and more.

By Brandon Di Perno@Brandon_DiPerno Jan 31, 2018, 6:11pm EST

Miami Heat v Dallas Mavericks

Heat Links:

Pat Riley and Heat brass have one message for James Johnson, “Shoot the ball”. Barry Jackson elaborates here. [Miami Herald]
Ira discusses why Miami isn’t concerned about the standings and where Spo thinks they need to improve. [Sun Sentinel]
The Heat can do something special with a win against Cleveland tonight, also Dragic and Whiteside discuss what it takes to be considered an All-Star [Miami Herald]

Heat Media:

Dragic was surprised by Drummond selection (nothing against Drummond). Makes clear he would like to be all star.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) January 31, 2018

Jae Crowder to start for Cavaliers vs. Heat in place of injured Kevin Love.
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) January 31, 2018

With Adam Silver set to pick another East All-Star replacement, Erik Spoelstra says: ‘Can we make it Goran Dragic already?’ https://t.co/E9KVuj9J6d
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) January 31, 2018