Napier wins game for Heat

[dante]

with 4 clutch free throws, finsihed the night with 25pts,4ast,2stls and only 1 turn over

 

[Scot-e]

That's amazing. So happy for him!

 

[RichZ]

Barring injury, he WILL be the starting point guard before the season is over.

 

[superjohn]

Barring injury, he WILL be the starting point guard before the season is over.

Agreed but he should be the starter right away, he's clearly better than Cole and Chalmers.

 

[Tommyboy]

But wait. Didn't he have a bad summer league?

 

[huskyniner]

Highlights?

 

[AstarIsBorn31]

Bazz hit a few step backs, was dishing the rock, and hustling for the W.... Hes tooooo nice

 

[James]

 

[James]

Last 4 games for Napier
16.8 PPG on 61% TS

 

[Tampahusky]

I like the 1 turnover. Shows he's in control. I always thought he was a great pick and roll player ala Steve Nash.

 

[Huskies4ever]

I've always been amazed at how great a jump shooter Shabazz is. It's a thing of beauty watching the ball hit nothing but the bottom of the net.

 

[champs99and04]

The step-back at 1:26 is absolutely vicious.

 

[breezy]

Love how he's giving credit to his new teammates in the interview. What a humble guy.

 

[dogpause]

I haven't been an NBA fan in a long time, but after this I may have to reconsider. He looked the same as he did playing for UConn. I think Bazz is going be a great pro and his passing skills are going to get a lot more opportunities to shine. I'm so proud of him.

 

[donyell34]

Great for Bazz. Just like old times.

 

[SaeHusky]

My favorite all time husky - just bought my 9 yr old son a Heat Napier Jersey - Go Bazz!

 

[metsfan2323]

The post game interview is also impressive. Shabazz is a very well spoken star in the making. Pat Riley hits another one out of the park.

 

[BoatShow]

Daddy, why can't we keep him?

 

[HuskyBballFan]

Looks like he did a lot of his damage against Bryce "my fan base thinks I'm just as good as Shabazz" Cotton.

 

[husky99]

Weird to have napier in anything but a uconn Jersey

 

[huskiesnyc]

Bazz looks awfully good in those highlights. Crossing people up and hitting step backs at will. Watching him go head to head against Kemba this year will fun to watch.

 

[HailUConn]

I never doubt for a second that Napier will shine in NBA. The video clip shows his WHOLE game, not just offense prowess. He will be THE starting point guard of the heat.

However, what really stood out to me is his post-game interview. He is fast becoming the ambassador of UCONN basketball in NBA. He is carrying torch for UCONN in NBA. That is what 4 years of UCONN education instill upon you, not some of universities with rotating doors with one year stay-over.

 

[ColoradoUCFan]

Daddy, why can't we keep him?

That's funny. My seven year old told me yesterday that he's going to miss Shabazz this year. I never realized that he paid that close attention. But, I guess I do talk about the Huskies all day, all season long.

 

[Rico444]

That dish with a minute left to break the tie in OT was classic Shabazz. Made the whole defense collapse, kicked it out to a wide open shooter. He didn't feel the need to force a shot so he could be the hero, just did what was needed for his team to win.

 

[methodology]

The post game interview is also impressive. Shabazz is a very well spoken star in the making. Pat Riley hits another one out of the park.

Don't really think you can give Riley all the credit. Bazz was drafted as a last ditch effort to get LeBron to come back. That's not to say Miami didn't recognize and want his talent but chances are they had others higher on their draft chart