🔥 DRAFT RUMOR HEAT UP: Walter Clayton Jr. is a real option for the Miami Heat at Pick 20, according to insider Greg Sylvander.

🔥 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 👇