MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 05: Max Strus #31 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at FTX Arena on April 05, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Undrafted coming out of DePaul. Waived by the Boston Celtics. Incurs an ACL injury in his second career game after being signed by the Chicago Bulls. Waived by the Bulls. 12 months of rehab.
It was quite the journey that Max Strus undertook before finding a home with the Miami Heat. Clearly, these various obstacles and red flags did not deter the Heat front office and its developmental staff from latching onto Strus following a genuinely brutal initiation into the league.
Max Strus has overcome a number of challenges in his bid to become the latest in a long line of Miami Heat developmental success stories.
Upon arriving in Miami, Strus initially signed onto a simple training camp deal, which was then converted to a two-way contract for the duration of the 2020-21 season.
Given the challenges of the COVID-ravaged season a year ago, Strus did not face an enviable position, with the challenges at hand being a true nightmare for all involved. In all, the former DePaul product appeared in 39 games, averaging 6.1 points while shooting just under 34 percent from three. While his overall opportunities were fairly limited, the recently-turned 26-year-old had eight games of double-figure scoring, two of which eclipsed the 20-point mark.
Max Strus has looked like he belonged. And now the shot is falling. They found another one.
— z — Five Reasons Sports (@5ReasonsSports) October 31, 2021
And while the Heat were always going to have significant changes following their 4-0 first-round playoff sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks, Strus was instead shown the faith of the Heat…
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