Nothing minor about Heat developmental approach, as Vlad Goldin prepares for G League debut

DENVER — As Pelle Larsson and Dru Smith make statements on the biggest stage for the Miami Heat, the thought is never far from those attempting such strides. So, no, in the big picture, Friday’s opening of the G League season for the Heat’s affiliate might not resonate beyond those keeping track of the Sioux Falls Skyforce. But then consider those on the current Heat roster who have spent time in the G League with the Skyforce, from Larsson, Smith and Kel’el Ware to Keshad Johnson and Nikola Jovic. At the moment, the Skyforce roster features current Heat two-way player Vlad Goldin, the 7-footer who played at Florida Atlantic University and then went undrafted in June out of...