MIAMI — Simone Fontecchio said he was asleep last week when he was dealt to the Miami Heat, but now is more than awake to his new NBA reality.

Here is the one aspect that new Heat player Simone Fontecchio takes "pride" in which is sure to excite any fans of the team.

But Italian forward Simone Fontecchio hopes the trade is remembered for more than just the Heat’s loss of Robinson. Fontecchio, the player Detroit sent to Miami to complete the transaction, intends to make the most of his Heat opportunity.