There could be a changing of the guard for the Miami Heat with the emergence of Justise Winslow last season. Winslow's rise could affect veteran point guard Goran Dragic, who has been Miami's starting point guard for the past four-plus seasons.

Winslow recently expressed his desire to become Miami's lead man at point. Dragic said he has no issues with the Winslow's statement.

However, the Slovenian guard believes he can still compete at a high level and hopes his playing time this season isn't determined by age.

Via Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel:

Back from last season's knee injury, Dragic's only concern is that decisions will be made on more than age.

“I'm a basketball player,” he said. “I can play the whole game. Of course, when you get older, it's a little bit tougher, but whatever. Like I've said, Coach wants me to do something or he decides to go to what kind of role it's going to be, I'm a team player.”

Developing Winslow, whom the Heat drafted 10th overall in 2015, could become a priority for Miami moving forward. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra may look to put the ball in Winslow's hands a bit more and look to develop him more as a playmaker.

This makes sense for the Heat since Dragic, who turned 33 in May, is already getting up there in age, while Winslow is a full decade younger.

Winslow took advantage of Dragic's lengthy absence by having a career year as Miami's primary ball handler and playmaker. The 6-foot-8 guard averaged 12.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 66 games, 52 of which he started.

Dragic, on the other hand, played just 36 games and missed a significant chunk of the season due to lingering issues with his knee.