I have two things I'd like to discuss. The Miami Heat...And Allen Iverson. Which ironically could the answer to each others problems.
Let talk about the Miami Heat. We know the suck. But why? How is it humanly possible the 3 of the 5 starters of team U.S.A., gold medal winners aren't much better than a 500 basketball team.
Lets start with D-Wade and Lebron. These two will have no problem finding their rythem. No problem fitting in. But Chris Bosh is in serious trouble. Talk about sacrifice. He may have sacrificed his entire stock to maybe win some rings. He's used to being the focus of an offense. Now he's the number three guy. This entire endeavor proves Bosh is a huge bitch. Sure offense can come and go, but defense and rebounding should always stay with you. Bosh really isn't good at either. Bosh is going to be the best role player in NBA history when this team finds it's rhythm. The Heat will be great. Too much talent not too. But Rome wasn't built in a day, and championship teams weren't built in a summer. The Heat are no exception.
But Bosh isn't the problem. Lets face it, Paul Millsap wouldn't be the answer. although he is incredibly lucky. But downgrading for less talent to try and spread the ball would be a step in the wrong direction.
It's not about what the Heat have, or what the Heat suck at, but it's what they don't have. Let's start with SIZE. Look at the last 10 world champions.
2010 Lakers (Gasal, Bynum)
2009 Lakers (Gasal Bynum)
2008 Celtics (Perkins, Garnett)
2007 Spurs (Duncan)
2006 Heat (Shaq)
2005 Pistons (Wallace)
2004 Pistons (Wallace)
2003-2001- Shaq
See the pattern. In the modern game you need a big man. Not just a big man, but a dirty, rugged, asshole of a big man. Everyone on this list is a bitch to play against. Whats my point? Joel Anthony isn't going to get it done in a play-off series. The Heat are like a really talented Hawks team. Great in the regular season but will get their ass kicked in the playoffs. Big men are so important when trying to go deep in the playoffs. They get easy buckets. They rebound. And they bang up the opposing teams big men. It's a known fact you can't win in all without at least one decent big man. The lakers have 2, Celtics have 4, and the Magic have the best one. The Heat wont make it very far.
But lets say Lebron and friends are just that good.
Remember when Derek Fisher went to meet with Pat Riley this summer? Yeah, well it was more important to sign him than Bosh. And I'll tell you why.
2010 Lakers (Fisher)
2009 Lakers (Fisher)
2008 Celtics (Rondo)
2007 Spurs (Parker)
2006 Heat (Payton)
2005 Pistons (Billups)
2004 Pistons (Billups)
2003-2001-Fisher
Get the picture? With the exception of Payton, all these guys, theres 4 PG, yes 4 in the last 10 years, they are all floor generals. They all had a Big 3 or some version of it to manage. The PG is the most important position. WTF did Pat Riley think was going to happen with his wack ass PG's. I don't think a shitty PG has ever won a ring. I mean with these egos, you need a PG to spread the ball. But lets look at whats happening to the Heat this year.
The 3 teams that beat them
JAZZ William
Celtics Rondo
Hornets Paul
It's not irony that the 32 best PG in the game shredded the Heat. It makes sense. Think about it.
Lets talk about Iverson.
It's ashame one of the best players in NBA history has to finish his career in another country. Sure he's an ass. But you mean to tell me the fucking Bobcats are too good for AI.
How bout the Heat? Wouldn't that be frightening?
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