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”There’s Mutual Interest”: Meyers Leonard Opens Up on His Expectations as an Unrestricted Free Agent

Published 11/09/2020, 12:21 AM EST

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As the offseason begins, Meyers Leonard has many unanswered questions ahead of him. As the Miami Heat center becomes an unrestricted free agent, he will look to join a team that suits him best.

Meyers was on the bench for most of the playoffs, and a more crucial role was given to Bam Adebayo. He took it very well and was a support system for the team from the bench.

In an interview, Leonard was asked about his plan of action entering the offseason as a free agent. “You know what, I do know and I do feel that I can help a team win, and that’s a contending team,” said Meyers. ” I’ve said this to people before, when you look at Meyers Leonard’s ESPN stats, for example, and you see six points, five rebounds. First of all, I don’t chase stats.”

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Leonard explained what his priorities were as a player. “Could I shoot more? Sure. Do I sometimes get in trouble for not shooting more? Yes. Could I chase down more rebounds? Yes. Guess what? I don’t give a damn about numbers. I care about winning. They knew that in Miami,” asserted Leonard.

Are other teams interested in Meyers Leonard?

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Leonard is aware of the slight changes he needs to make. He explained that he needed to be more advanced as a player and become more aggressive as he knows the kind of impact he can make. He said:

“So, you know what, I’m blessed. I’m thankful. This offseason is short, but I start Monday and I’m going to grind my tail off. I’ll be ready to go. The NBA is a business. I think there’s mutual interest between Miami and I, but we’ll see.”

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Leonard clarified that he has other options, and he plans on picking the best one. He stated, “There are other teams that are very interested. I’m in a good spot. At the end of the day, I’m simply blessed and I’m very, very thankful for everything that’s been thrown my way.”

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Wherever Meyers lands, that team will gain a hardworking and excellent teammate.

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Yashima Bhatia is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports who specialises in providing nuanced predictions and updates for matches. She has a Bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Yashima's love for playing the game came up at a young age, when the excitement of the games coupled with the intensity of the Playoffs had her hooked.
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