🔥 DRAFT RUMOR HEAT UP: Walter Clayton Jr. is a real option for the Miami Heat at Pick 20, according to insider Greg Sylvander.
“Now I’m hearing he’s a real option for them at 20. It’s early so we’ll see if noise or not, but just passing along that his name keeps getting connected to Miami as I ask around.”
🎯 Who is Walter Clayton Jr.?
- Height: 6’2″ | Position: Combo Guard
- College: Florida (previously Iona under Rick Pitino)
- Strengths:
- Elite shooter (over 41% from 3 at Florida)
- Tough, gritty defender
- High basketball IQ
- Microwave scorer with poise in crunch time
🔥 Why He Fits the Heat:
- Heat Culture Ready: Hard-nosed, competitive, and battle-tested.
- Insurance Policy: Could be an ideal backup or even potential replacement if Miami parts with one of their current guards (👀 Tyler Herro, Terry Rozier).
- Plug-and-Play Shooting: Miami always needs floor spacing, and Clayton brings that immediately.
🚨 The Big Question:
Is Pick 20 too high for a 6’2″ guard who may project as a role player long-term? Miami’s recent draft track record (Jaquez Jr., Jović) shows they value polished, experienced players with upside — and Clayton fits that mold.
💭 Final Thought:
It’s still early in the draft cycle, but don’t sleep on this name. If the buzz keeps growing, Walter Clayton Jr. might just be South Beach-bound on draft night.
Heat Nation —
🟢 Draft him at 20?
🟡 Trade down and still grab him later?
🔴 Pass on Clayton and swing for more upside?
Drop your take 👇
