A: There are two separate factors here, so I'll address both. First, you are spot on about your assessment of the Heat's development program. The growth has been steady and significant (which is why for those who currently are doubting Justise Winslow, you have to wonder what another full season about this development staff would have meant). Before Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Erik Spoelstra was asked about the impact of shooting consultant Rob Fodor. Spoelstra then went on to explain how every member of the coaching and video staff had a player-development pedigree. As for your question: That's a tough one. Because are players such as Dion Waiters and James Johnson still on an upward growth curve? Or have they peaked? What I know is this: Continuity means a lot, and if you can keep these players, it might eliminate the growing pains the Heat endured the first two months of this season. Because for all the Heat have accomplished with this revival, the start to this season put them in a hole that precluded a quality playoff seed.