Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Miami Heat guard Shabazz Napier is reportedly set to make another Florida-based ball club his home, after being acquired by the Orlando Magic for a protected future second round draft pick.
Selected as the 24th pick in the 2014 National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, Shabazz Napier was traded to Miami in a draft day deal.
It was a move that was supposedly made to appease LeBron James, who was mulling whether or not to stay with the Heat at that time.
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My favorite player in the draft! #Napier
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 27, 2014
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The trade between the two Florida clubs will see the Heat reduce their luxury tax bill in the 2015-16 season.
