LAS VEGAS — Erik Stevenson has shot the lights out for the Miami Heat’s Summer League squad, and he could be the next in a line of three-point-specialist developmental projects, including the recently departed Duncan Robinsin, the organization has become known for. Adding shooting would be perfect for Bam Adebayo. Through his first four appearances in Las Vegas, Stevenson averaged 9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while shooting 48.7% from the field and 54.5% from deep.

Stevenson is a 26-year-old, 6-foot-4 guard who has bounced around the G League for the past two seasons. He spent the 2023-24 campaign with the Austin Spurs and Texas Legends before joining the Capital City Go-Go last season.

Now, the Heat can get a look at him.

How can Erik Stevenson help the Heat?

Three-point shooting is one of the most important skills in the NBA today. And for the past five years, the Heat have made it a point to surround their stars with elite three-point shooters.

Robinson is the most prominent example, as he rose to Heat fame during the 2019-20 season, which included an impressive performance in The Bubble during Miami’s run to the NBA Finals.

He’s one of the best shooters in the league today, and despite no longer being with the team, he might be the best pure shooter in Heat history. Robinson inked a three-year deal with the Detroit Pistons this summer.

Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent also fall into the category of players the Heat found, developed, and turned into real rotation players in the NBA. Like Robinson, neither is still on the team.

That’s where Stevenson comes into play. He’s proven to be a very capable three-point shooter during Summer League, despite his past inconsistencies, and the Heat could use a new developmental project from beyond the arc, especially with Robinson gone.

How can Erik Stevenson help Bam Adebayo?

Adebayo is the best player in Miami right now, followed closely by Tyler Herro. But while Adebayo is elite in many areas of the game, he’s never been the best pure scorer.

That’s where guys like Stevenson come in. Stevenson is never going to lead a team in scoring. Just like guys like Robinson, Vincent, and Martin won’t. But playing next to the skill and playmaking of Adebayo opens up a ton of opportunities for shooters, especially with how great of a screener he is.

The Heat need elite three-point shooting around Adebayo (and Herro) at all times, and if Summer League is any indication, Stevenson could be a perfect guy to keep an eye on.