Miami Heat guard RJ Hampton is preparing for the upcoming season opener on Wednesday, October 25 against the Detroit Pistons. He recently responded to a video of himself making three-pointers in practice on social media, writing, "867 consecutive three pointers."
Hampton, the No. 24 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, has played for three teams in his career - the Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons. He is expected to rotate between the Heat and Development League affiliate Sioux Falls Sky this season.
The Heat, who lost to the Denver Nuggets in five games in last season's NBA Finals, enter the 2023-24 season hungry for a championship. Head coach Erik Spoelstra talked about how the team's playoff experience will help them continue to compete for a championship.
It remains to be seen how much playing time Hampton will get in his first season with the Heat, but he is a talented young player with a lot of potential. If he can develop his game and contribute off the bench, he will be a valuable asset to the team.