In Miami, Pele Larson grabs her chance

In the NBA, some people’s injuries generally make others happy, so it’s not surprising to see that in the absence of Tyler Hero, Pelle Larsson it is revealed on the side Miami.

The Swede, who already had to help in November, has returned to Florida in the starting five since mid-January and his playing time is increasing (29 minutes on average), while his results (12 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists on average) are increasingly convincing.

« We trust him » assure For example Bam Adebayoamong those with whom he combines the most in the game. He is the type of man you can put in five and see the difference immediately. This is the profile we want. If he scores 15 points, that’s just an attack bonus. But beyond that, you know exactly what it will bring you day after day. »

Same story with Erik Spoelstraand fan from the beginning from his almost 25-year-old back: ” He helps our offense so much. He helps everyone because he cuts to the rim when needed, creates space with his energy, attacks the basket strongly, runs… He does all the little things that serve as our driving force. »

A “role player” like Derrick White, Alec Caruso or Jrue Holiday

Like others before him, Pele Larson flourishes with Heat playing a “role” and understood very well that in order to find a place in the NBA, he had to fit into this mold. And he draws inspiration, too, from what he can observe elsewhere in the league.

« Looking at how Oklahoma City’s team is built, and when we’ve played them recently, we see that they have so many players ready for this » he specifically points out. ” I’m like, ‘Okay, I’m going to do the right thing in this game, and then we’re going to win the match and move on to the next one.’ »

Consequently, Pelle Larsson spends a lot of time watching videos of players with identical profiles within or almost.

« (The staff) sends me videos of different players and the profile is always pretty similar, with guys like Alex Caruso, a few other Thunder players, Derrick White, Jrue Holiday… » thus reveals the 44th selection of the Draft 2024. « Players capable of influencing both sides of the pitch, performing simple actions for their teammates as well as performing aggressive defensive actions. »

Especially encouraged by his experience in selection, during the last EurobasketPele Larsson therefore never misses an opportunity to sacrifice for the team, as when it is necessary to provoke strong passages, and his versatility is an asset for this heat that dreams of shaking the hierarchy in the East.

« It’s very rewarding when you win because I really feel like I’m helping by doing things that others don’t want to do. » also describes. ” But sometimes, when we lose, we tell ourselves that maybe we could have done more. Except that in this role you have to give 100%, and constantly, to be rewarded, and that’s exactly what I try to do. »

How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.