Caleb Martin's Versatility Is "Vital" For The Miami Heat

First, Caleb Martin agreed to play out of position at power forward this season for the Miami Heat.

Then he became a standout defender. And then he displayed his 3-point shooting touch.

Martin has done just about everything for the Heat, which makes him so important.

"His versatility is vital to our group," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "Night after night after night, he's taking on all the different challenges this league can present. Whether he's guarding the small, super-quick guys or whether he's guarding the bigger wings or that he's switching onto centers ... Our defense seems to be more active and fast when he's out on the court. He's a playmaker out there, which fits with Jimmy (Butler) and Bam (Adebayo)."

Martin had 13 points, six rebounds, two assists and a steal in Wednesday's win against the Los Angeles Lakers. It seems he improving as the season progresses.

"He's getting a whole lot more comfortable in his role," Spoelstra said. "He's really good on the baseline without the ball, working behind the ball ... He's a great spot-up 3-point shooter. This is not an aberration. I've watched him in practice for now a year and a half. When he gets his feet set and he has time, he's as good as anybody out there."

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