Mar 15, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell (45) reacts after turning the ball over in the fourth quarter of the game against the Miami Heat at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

'I Knew I’d Fit Here So Easy' – Miami Heat Guard Explains His Seamless Fit With the Team and Its Culture

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Sep 24, 2025 10:28 AM ET

Davion Mitchell is expected to assume a bigger role for the Miami Heat this upcoming season, following the untimely injury of Tyler Herro, and the Baylor product is more than willing to accept the challenge.

Speaking with Couper Moorhead of the Miami Heat podcast, Mitchell explained how he fits the “Heat Culture” like a glove. The 27-year-old combo guard is coming off the best stretch of his NBA career, averaging 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.4 steals on 50.4 percent shooting in 30 regular season appearances for Miami last term.

“My agent always asked me, ‘Where would you want to go if you could choose,’ and I would always say Miami because of the way they play,” Mitchell said.

Feb 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14), guard Davion Mitchell (45), forward Andrew Wiggins (22), and center Bam Adebayo (13) high-five after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

“Everyone plays exactly like how I play, extremely hard, and you don’t really care who’s scoring points like that. You’re just going to play hard and try to win games, and you play the right way. I’m like, I’m going to fit here so easily. I knew as soon as I got traded, I was going to fit easily,” he added.

Miami Heat star receives unflattering remarks from analyst

ESPN recently launched its Top 100 players list, ranking Tyler Herro 68th. Despite going up eight notches from last year, the Miami Heat sharpshooter apparently didn’t impress certain analysts, including Brian Windhorst.

Mar 29, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) controls the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

“Last season, Herro bounced back from injury to have his most efficient and best playmaking season, and he was a bright light on a Heat team that endured Jimmy Butler’s daily turbulence and Bam Adebayo’s overall down season,” Windhorst wrote.

“He’ll have to overcome similar hurdles in 2025-26 after undergoing surgery this offseason that will keep him sidelined at the start. There are times when his offense-first and shot-heavy play can feel like empty calories, especially when the Heat had their worst season in a decade,” he concluded.