Zyon Pullin, a promising guard, may end up with Miami’s G League affiliate after the Miami Heat signed him to an Exhibit 10 deal on Monday.
Ira Winderman of the Heat reports that Pullin will probably get guaranteed money from the organization and won’t be able to sign with another team. This makes it possible for the Heat to retain Pullin as a G League option rather than having him sign with a another team this offseason.
Pullin signed a two-way contract with the Heat going into Summer League, but Miami ultimately waived him to make room for Josh Christopher, a former first-round choice, to sign a two-way contract.
Christopher helped Miami win a championship in Las Vegas after having a fantastic Summer League performance.
Pullin will now have another opportunity to make an impression on the front office and coaching staff of the Heat. Should the Heat provide a roster slot for him in 2024–25, he may potentially sign a contract with the team.
For the time being, the G League seems to be the most likely destination for the former University of Florida guard.
Pullin had some outstanding stats at Florida in the 2023–24 campaign. He shot 44.4 percent from the field and 44.9 percent from outside the arc, averaging 15.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.
Having started his college career at the University of California, Riverside, Pullin proved during his one season at Florida that he could produce at a high level in a larger conference. With two All-Big West selections and one All-SEC selection under his belt, Pullin’s resume is undoubtedly remarkable as he moves into the professional levels.
Pullin might be the next guy to join the Heat’s roster of undrafted players who wind up making a significant contribution. The team has a history of doing so.
Guard Gabe Vincent, who spent four seasons at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the Big West Conference, is actually one of the solid guards that Miami has previously identified. After assisting Miami in making it to the NBA Finals in 2022–2023 Vincent got a big free agent contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
If Pullin can live up to his Exhibit 10 deal and eventually establish himself as a valuable member of the team, the Heat would be overjoyed.
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