Jamal Cain is a BALLER!

At this point, early October is basically just the time of year when NBA fans familiarize themselves with the [new, barely known Heat player](https://flight.beehiiv.net/v2/clicks/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5lc3BuLmNvbS9uYmEvc3RvcnkvXy9pZC8zMzc2NDI3NC90aGUtbWlhbWktaGVhdC1tYXN0ZXJlZC13aW5uaW5nLXVuZHJhZnRlZC10YWxlbnQtb3JnYW5pemF0aW9uYWwtcGhpbG9zb3BoeSIsInBvc3RfaWQiOiI2ZmI2Yzk3YS0wOGQwLTRmMDItYjcxOC1lN2VhYjJmYjIwMmIiLCJwdWJsaWNhdGlvbl9pZCI6ImUzODdhMDk0LWQxZTUtNDJkOS05ZTAxLTkyNTg0OGU1ZTBlYSIsInZpc2l0X3Rva2VuIjoiMjI2NDk0MTMtYTE0OC00ZWVmLWI0NzUtYzc3Y2Y0ZDgyZDdmIiwiaWF0IjoxNjY1NDEwOTU4LjgwOSwiaXNzIjoib3JjaGlkIn0.Lv6SA1M2U9cHAXeDdT2coifO3xHImk8WCNRjB3GKir0) who will inevitably be an integral piece of Miami’s rotation. Hassan Whiteside, Duncan Robinson, Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, and Caleb Martin have all been the patented “diamond in the rough” in years past. Now, rookie Jamal Cain has impressed enough in just a few preseason games to throw his proverbial hat in the ring for the privilege of being the ultimate “Heat Culture” guy in 2022-23.

With a 15-point, 11-rebound, 5-steal [performance](https://youtu.be/NW5rOlXSVZA), followed up by an equally impressive 19/6/3/2 outing, Cain is [quickly](https://enjoybasketball.beehiiv.com/p/rookies-impressing-preseason) making a case that he deserves a two-way contract from the Heat. The rookie from Oakland University (go Golden Grizzlies!) is currently on an Exhibit-10 deal, but given Miami’s history of finding gems through any vessel possible, you can guarantee that Cain’s performances are not going unnoticed. The 6’7 wing has scored well, which is always nice, but perhaps more important is his willingness to move and cut without the ball. Cain appears to have a good sense of where to be on the court (and when to be there) which is an important trait for a rookie. He has also flashed some defensive versatility thanks in part to his athletic frame. 

by BoCruz22