Worrying signs for Simone Fontecchio in Miami with his first DNP-CD

Only seven minutes against Milwaukee, followed by a surprising DNP-CD (Did Not Play, Coach’s Decision) against his former team, the Detroit Pistons. Fans on X anticipated a showdown between him and Duncan Robinson, whose role he effectively took in Miami, but the Italian forward remained on the sidelines for the entire forty-eight minutes.

Tyler Herro’s return to the rotation undeniably reduced minutes for Fontecchio, despite his strong start in Florida. Furthermore, Simone’s shooting efficiency plummeted recently, hitting just five of his last thirty-three three-point attempts, a dismal 15.2%. Notably, Erik Spoelstra employed an extremely tight rotation last night: five starters exceeded thirty-two minutes, while Ware and Larsson logged twenty-three off the bench, leaving mere crumbs for others, like Nikola Jovic.

Hopefully, this strategy isn't permanent. Fontecchio, currently on an expiring contract, needs genuine opportunities to prove his value again, potentially starting with the next matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.