The system’s potential hinges on a strong coaching presence and may clash with a ball-dominant star, a dynamic that Miami appears to have with its coach’s philosophy.

The new offense emphasizes egalitarian ball handling and continuous motion, moving away from traditional point-guard dominance toward ballhandling wings and fluid spacing.

Bam Adebayo has buy-in to the new model even as it curtails some of his individual actions, and the Heat will need to integrate Tyler Herro back into the offense after his injury.

Miami Heat’s offensive efficiency has risen from the low twenties to eighth in the league this season thanks to a motion-based system implemented by Erik Spoelstra with input from Noah LaRoche.

Spoelstra asked Noah LaRoche to cut back on pick-and-rolls and emphasize free-flowing ball movement instead of explicit, scripted plays.

There is anticipation about how the offense will adapt when Tyler Herro returns from a foot injury and how the absence of a traditional ball-dominant star will affect on-court success.

Analysts describe the system as unique and refreshing, fitting Miami’s defensive-minded, tempo-pushing identity and potentially working well with the team’s personnel and coaching style.