Thursday, August 5, 2010

Heat vs. Celtics, who is the Beast in the East

With all due respects to the rest of the Eastern Conference. There are two teams that currently have the look of being #1 and #2. While I have my doubts about whether Boston will advance all the way to the conference finals, I believe Miami will be there as long as 2 of the 3 stars have a healthy season. Yes, I believe Miami makes it at least that far without one of their big 3, but more on that later.

So, I have Miami as the overwhelming favorite to be fighting for a spot into the NBA Finals and I have the Celtics as a distant second, not far ahead of the pack (which may actually finish with a better record, just as they did last year). Boston is old and that is not a joke or a hateful comment, just a matter of fact. Rasheed Wallace has already semi-retired, but the team will likely keep him around if only to use him as trade bait. They know they need to keep improving their roster if they want to have a shot at adding another trophy to their case.

The Celtics window was pretty much slam shut the day LeBron said he was taking his talents to South Beach, but they are not going to go down without a fight. They will put themselves in the best possible position to make another run, because they are champions and have pride in themselves, which is more that can be said about the "15 strong" that got fat and lazy off of their short lived success. Two players remain from that core and it is safe to say that those guys were not the problem, which is why they are here for round two and a certain big traitor is wearing Celtic green.

Let's get down to it. Heat vs. Celtics for the 2011 Eastern Conference crown. The revenge of Wade and LeBron. This matchup here is the very reason why people hate the Miami Heat. They wanted to see Wade and LeBron overcome the Celtics and then the Lakers to prove they are truly great. Well, that ship has sailed and the mold has been broken for the better. Instead of watching a team that has one main perimeter creator that they could focus on, the Lakers and Celtics will have to deal with two of them and that is just not "fair", is it Bill Simmons?

Of course, it is the general manager's job to make trades with former team employees in order to create dynasties, right? Off the soap box for a moment. Pat Riley created this team by eliminating the middle man. Players force their way into teams all the time, that is how KG ended up in Boston on the condition that they add Ray Allen too. OK, now I'm really done. Wade and LeBron said screw the Celtics and screw the Lakers, basketball can be a lot better than it is and we are going to show you how it is really done.

Back to the analysis of the matchup. Most of you probably expect the traditional position by position analysis and I will make sure to address those matchups, but I think in this case, that way of dissecting is much too simplified to work. You can dilute yourself into believing that Boston is the favorite and that LA is still the team to beat if you look at it that way. It may seem like a rational argument, but it is just a distraction for what will actually happen when the teams meet.

The first thing that will happen when the teams meet is that Wade or LeBourne (just trying it out for fun) will be taking turns attacking the Celtic defense and playing off the ball. People say that they both need the ball in their hands to be successful, but that is an oversimplified bastardization of the truth. They both need the ball in their hands, yes, but they do not need it in their hands every possession. They like to play off the ball, and they like to play alongside great players that can create for them. Are you kidding me, people?

So, that is the first thing that is going to happen. The Celtics will see the same exact offense that they have seen for years from LBJ and Wade, but they will be unable to play it the same way because A) the player at the top of the key will have another perimeter superstar keeping them honest and one of the top power forwards in the game manning the post and B) that other perimeter superstar can switch roles on any given possession, keeping both fresh to the point that they can realistically play 48 minutes each if they decide. There are enough timeouts and commercial interruptions that the breathers will be just that.

No longer will the top players in the game (LeBron and Dwyane) have to give up their titles so that other people can think of them as the man. Honestly, after describing how LBJ + Wade are going to help each other by being the equivalent of a two quarterback attack in football, I don't think there is a need to really go any deeper in the discussion. Tell me how to beat LeBron and Dwyane Wade and I will finish the article... we already won.

49 comments:

  1. Boston fan here. I do not like the analysis.

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  2. So, you are saying Boston can beat LeBron and they can beat Wade, but if they team up there is no way to stop them? I hope that is not true. Yikes!

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  3. It may seem like a one sided argument, but long story short - yes!

    People wanted LBJ to have his own team and Wade to have his own team. They thought they could never coexist, but they sacrificed their personal "alpha dog" missions for the sake of building something that will last forever.

    Dynasties are never forgotten. People want to say that LeBron killed his brand and proved he is not the greatest of all time by this action. I disagree completely, if this works out as wonderfully as I expect, he and Wade should end up in the conversation with the greats as a result of this decision. Putting ego aside for team = greatness.

    The two best players in the league (my opinion) will make this one of the most exciting eras in the history of the game. Teams will have to get to another level to stop them from winning at least 5 championships.

    And for the record, LeBron predicted at least 8. An amount he can deliver, but Wade would be 37 at the end of that run even if they win these titles consecutively :)

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  4. I could go into depth about positional analysis, but it all goes back to "MIAMI HAS THE TWO BEST PLAYERS IN THE NBA + Bosh".

    Others can re-arrange the top order as much as they like, but as far as I am concerned Wade has definitely passed Kobe over and nobody has caught up to him... this season should prove that. I feel sorry for whomever has to guard them (not really, I will be laughing).

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  5. Hmm. I guess we will agree to disagree.

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  6. Well, this is day 3. I see everybody is happy at the sunsentinel. There is no team unit, I'm gonna take my talents elsewhere.

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  7. Can't really blame you. Hopefully I will see you when the season starts.

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  8. I feel like Brett Favre - minus the $20 million incentive to stay.

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  9. At least I don't have to take a physical pounding to do what I love.

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  10. But what is to blog if nobody is there to hear it?

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  11. You're only here because you are staying in my apartment... you'll be gone soon... and you don't even follow basketball that much.

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  12. True. Boy, you are not taking this very well. Suicide watch anyone?

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  13. I will be fine as a person, but my blogging alter ego is about to fall on his sword.

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  14. Oldfan
    August 5, 2010 at 8:32 am
    As all the beat sports writers try now to write something that makes sense about Shaq signing with the Celtics, you really get a sense about how basketball will be remember him since most of these articles sound a little like obituaries. Most mention the 2000-2002 Lakers. Some the 2006 Heat. The interesting thing is that very few of these Shaq retrospectives say anything about the Orlando Magic, even though one of the Shaq-led Magic teams made it to the NBA Finals. When Shaq left the Magic, he was 26 years old. Does any of this sound familiar? Sports fans haven’t exactly “forgotten” that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was once a huge star as Lew Alcindor long before the Lakers (although I am sure many of you reading this have no idea what I am talking about) but this is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Kareem. In the same way, no one will forget that LeBron once played for the Caveliers but, with the passage of time, this become more and more of a “oh yeah, that’s right” kind of memory. LeBron James’ “legacy” will really be what he is doing now with the Miami Heat. Everything that came before will just be material for a Wikipedia page.

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    I agree. LBJ gave 7 years to Cleveland, but Shaq in Orlando was quite the cultural phenomenon too - it seemed everybody had that #32 jersey or Penny's #1.

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  15. We lost Roger Mason to the Knicks:

    http://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/basketball/080610_Knicks_finally_get_their_point_guard_Roger_Marson_Jr.html

    He would have been nice, but I like House and am very intrigued to see if Beverley can grow into the stopper role and eventual starting point guard job.

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  16. Marlins signed Chad Tracy. Solid under the radar move. Could replace a lot of Cantu's production. Only 30 and was good from 2004-06... we'll see.

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  17. Garrett Kall
    August 5, 2010 at 7:20 pm
    This blog has become a joke. While it was out of hand with all the impersonators, all the fun has been taken away, feels like everything is being catered to the 1 non-Heat fan, not the thousands of loyal fans who have supported this team through thick & thin for years.

    If you want to talk Heat and not be bothered by enemies of the team, I’m re-opening my blog. All Heat fans or anybody is welcome:

    http://garrettkallskrazyplacetoplay.blogspot.com/2010/08/journey-begins.html

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    MikeA
    August 5, 2010 at 8:23 pm
    I probably won’t go to the other blog just because I’m so used to coming to this one, but I agree that the provocateur whose name shall not be mentioned is the root of all evil on this blog. Even the Laker guys who come here from time to time are not that bad. At least they actually believe most of what they’re saying and are not just doing things to provoke people. It’s easy to disagree with them. It’s not easy to disagree with someone who doesn’t actually have an opinion.

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  18. I think the sun sentinel knows that the troll will keep the blog alive and whether anybody has a good time it does not matter, because he inflates the number of posts on that blog... the only reason I was jettisoned is because I was saying people will and should leave that blog to come here if he does not remove the trolls.

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  19. King Riley
    August 5, 2010 at 8:39 pm
    I thought I was the root of all evil? I leave for a bit and get replaced by Sledgy? This blog is dead! This blog was known for it’s fierce debates by loyal heat fans that had different but valid perspectives regarding the team! And yes, it was getting out of hands but this blog had a certain flavor that made it unique.

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    Tony
    August 5, 2010 at 8:59 pm
    Don’t be dramatic. This is historically the dead period in the NBA year (i.e. after the main free agent extravaganza, but before training camp). In addition, the roster is pretty much set, with no expectations of further signings, trades, etc. Heck, even Ira has dialed-down his posts to simply include the Q&As each day.
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    I guess it is dead everywhere now...

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  20. NBAHawk
    August 5, 2010 at 9:11 pm
    What are you talking about. Shaq is the root of all Evil. Without him the Heat would have 5 more Championships by now instead of just one, when Wade all by himself won despite of Shaq’s evil presence.

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    NBAHawk
    August 5, 2010 at 9:13 pm
    Correction: *sans him, the Heat would have..
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    Of course, if Miami had not traded for him they would have had the Wade/Odom/Butler core to build around and they would have been able to trade Butler for Kwame for Gasol... yeah, maybe we would have more titles.

    I am not complaining about the route the team took. I was all about trading for Shaq - it made us instant contenders and delivered one title.

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  21. If the 2010 Miami Heat were a video game (and it pretty much is)... I would have added Shaq, AI and T-Mac for the minimum. OF course, they are only available for that because they are a pain in the ass and not worth the headache anymore.

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  22. LeBron with Shaq last year: Cavs +3.4 pts per possession. LeBron without Shaq? +15.7. That experiment was fun wasn't it?

    http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Shaquille-O-Neal-a-Celtic-?urn=nba-260187

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  23. NBAHawk
    August 5, 2010 at 2:24 pm
    So Mr. D. Wade is gonna have to defend the likes of Rondo, Rose, Nelson, Williams, Cp3, Nash or that’s up to Chalmers and Arroyo? Maybe Lebron can pitch in, in certain close games, if/when those top point guards are on fire.
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    That is why Pat Beverley got a guaranteed 2 year deal, he will get those assignments if things get out of control. As a matter of fact, he could really be special if he starts getting minutes, imo. He shot 55% off the bench last year in Greece (attacking the basket as a point guard should).

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  24. Ford and John Hollinger
    ESPN.com

    1. Miami Heat | Future Power Rating: 707

    PLAYERS MANAGEMENT MONEY MARKET DRAFT
    387 (1st) 174 (3rd) 46 (29th) 99 (1st) 1 (30th)

    Despite a middling 2009-10 regular season, Miami ranked No. 4 in the previous edition of the Future Power Rankings. Now you know why.

    For those of you who spent July spelunking in Borneo, the Heat pulled off one of the great coups in NBA history, inking LeBron James and Chris Bosh to join forces with Dwyane Wade, then surrounding them with a decent crop of role players.

    Miami’s management also jumps nine spots to the No. 3 position, as Pat Riley showed he can still make the decisive big-picture moves to steer a franchise the right way. (On smaller moves, the track record remains mixed — witness Joel Anthony’s five-year, $18 million deal.)

    Money now looms as an issue for the Heat, who were No. 2 in the category last time, and they will have to rely on the midlevel exception to build out a somewhat limited roster in future seasons. Additionally, ownership has been reluctant to pay the luxury tax in the past, although that might change with the arrival of the Miami Thrice cash cow.

    Despite those concerns, the Heat are an easy choice for the No. 1 spot. They have the best market — a tax-free, warm-weather city with a vibrant nightlife and three superstars. They have the best players, with James, Wade and Bosh. And for the three seasons that run from 2011 to 2014, they have the best outlook.

    (Previous rank: 4)

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    Anthony signing was solid, people need to realize this... they will.

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  25. 2. Los Angeles Lakers | Future Power Rating: 697

    PLAYERS MANAGEMENT MONEY MARKET DRAFT
    346 (2nd) 176 (2nd) 70 (25th) 96 (2nd) 9 (28th)

    The Lakers were No. 2 the last time we did this and remain there this time around. But in two important respects, L.A.’s outlook has changed.

    First, the Lakers’ market is no longer rated as the most desirable — Miami surpassed the Lakers with its additions this summer, although Los Angeles remains a close second because of its great weather, rabid fan base and superior cachet.

    The Lakers also moved up three spots to No. 2 in our management ranking. GM Mitch Kupchak has made a series of shrewd moves — the de facto swap of Trevor Ariza for Ron Artest last offseason and the trade for Shannon Brown the year before — that have kept L.A. a step ahead of the league. And he has done it all from the shadows while managing several outsize egos. Owner Jerry Buss, meanwhile, has figured out how to spend for quality while paring excess costs, preventing the salary bloat that has hamstrung other large-market teams through the years (cough, New York, cough).

    On the court, the Lakers also have to worry about the knees of Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum and about whether Phil Jackson will be game for yet another go-round after the upcoming season. Nonetheless, a Kobe-Pau Gasol-Bynum combo looks more formidable than any other roster in the West.

    (Previous rank: 2)

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  26. 3. Oklahoma City Thunder | Future Power Rating: 679

    PLAYERS MANAGEMENT MONEY MARKET DRAFT
    316 (3rd) 159 (5th) 135 (6th) 35 (24th) 34 (20th)

    The Thunder have fallen from their perch atop the Future Power Rankings to third even though they’ve done little wrong. But they didn’t have the offseason Miami did, obviously, and the Lakers slid past them, too, as a result of their continued success putting the right pieces around their core.

    Can the Thunder do the same? Kevin Durant is an MVP candidate, and having him under contract for five more seasons should make Oklahoma City a much more desirable destination for other players — at least for those not angling for good weather or a bustling nightlife.

    Although the Thunder have plenty of good young players around Durant, it remains to be seen whether any will join him on the journey to stardom. To match up against the likes of L.A. or Miami, they’ll need somebody like Russell Westbrook, James Harden or Serge Ibaka to become an elite-level player.

    (Previous rank: 1)

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  27. 4. Chicago Bulls | Future Power Rating: 606

    PLAYERS MANAGEMENT MONEY MARKET DRAFT
    288 (5th) 102 (14th) 101 (14th) 68 (6th) 47 (16th)

    The Bulls didn’t get LeBron, Wade or Bosh, but they still made a major move up our rankings.

    Some of their rise comes from our belief that young players Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah will continue to blossom in Chicago. But a lot of it has to do with three pieces they added this summer: Carlos Boozer, Kyle Korver and Ronnie Brewer.

    Boozer in particular looks to be a terrific fit for Chicago. The Bulls have desperately needed a low-post scorer since trading away Elton Brand nine years ago, and Boozer should command a double-team in the paint. Korver is also a godsend, as he joins a team with almost no other outside shooting.

    Chicago gets a slight bump in its management rating, too, for hiring coach Tom Thibodeau. Although it’s too early to project what sort of success he’ll have as a head coach, Thibodeau, a former Boston assistant, was a critical part of the Celtics’ success the past few years and is widely regarded as the best defensive coach in the league. Vinny Del Negro was a better coach than he got credit for, but Thibodeau brings a lot to the table that Del Negro just didn’t have.

    On the downside, the Bulls had to give up Tyrus Thomas, Kirk Hinrich and the No. 17 pick in the draft to get all of that cap space this summer. Thomas, a recent lottery pick, showed enormous potential but was inconsistent and never won the confidence of his coaches. Hinrich, on the other hand, was a veteran anchor who will be missed.

    (Previous rank: 9)

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    5. Houston Rockets | Future Power Rating: 605

    PLAYERS MANAGEMENT MONEY MARKET DRAFT
    214 (10th) 157 (6th) 96 (16th) 60 (11th) 78 (6th)

    Houston has a lot of assets thanks to a trade-deadline fleecing of the Knicks that could give the team high draft picks in 2011 and 2012. But the Rockets rank in the top five in our rankings because the cast already on hand looks strong.

    Yao Ming’s health is obviously a concern, but Aaron Brooks, Kevin Martin, Kyle Lowry, Trevor Ariza, Shane Battier, Chase Budinger, Luis Scola, Jordan Hill and Patrick Patterson give Houston a nice foundation. If Yao comes back reasonably healthy (the odds of which we disagreed about), the Rockets could be very good indeed.

    Additionally, the Rockets rate fairly well in the money category despite being well into the luxury tax. Most of the contracts on the books are short, and ownership has shown a willingness to spend money, both with contracts and when paying for draft picks. Houston has shown strong management, as well, mixing GM Daryl Morey’s analytics focus with solid scouting, as evidenced by a string of successful drafts.

    (Previous rank: 10)

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  28. 4. Chicago Bulls | Future Power Rating: 606

    PLAYERS MANAGEMENT MONEY MARKET DRAFT
    288 (5th) 102 (14th) 101 (14th) 68 (6th) 47 (16th)

    The Bulls didn’t get LeBron, Wade or Bosh, but they still made a major move up our rankings.

    Some of their rise comes from our belief that young players Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah will continue to blossom in Chicago. But a lot of it has to do with three pieces they added this summer: Carlos Boozer, Kyle Korver and Ronnie Brewer.

    Boozer in particular looks to be a terrific fit for Chicago. The Bulls have desperately needed a low-post scorer since trading away Elton Brand nine years ago, and Boozer should command a double-team in the paint. Korver is also a godsend, as he joins a team with almost no other outside shooting.

    Chicago gets a slight bump in its management rating, too, for hiring coach Tom Thibodeau. Although it’s too early to project what sort of success he’ll have as a head coach, Thibodeau, a former Boston assistant, was a critical part of the Celtics’ success the past few years and is widely regarded as the best defensive coach in the league. Vinny Del Negro was a better coach than he got credit for, but Thibodeau brings a lot to the table that Del Negro just didn’t have.

    On the downside, the Bulls had to give up Tyrus Thomas, Kirk Hinrich and the No. 17 pick in the draft to get all of that cap space this summer. Thomas, a recent lottery pick, showed enormous potential but was inconsistent and never won the confidence of his coaches. Hinrich, on the other hand, was a veteran anchor who will be missed.

    (Previous rank: 9)

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  29. 5. Houston Rockets | Future Power Rating: 605

    PLAYERS MANAGEMENT MONEY MARKET DRAFT
    214 (10th) 157 (6th) 96 (16th) 60 (11th) 78 (6th)

    Houston has a lot of assets thanks to a trade-deadline fleecing of the Knicks that could give the team high draft picks in 2011 and 2012. But the Rockets rank in the top five in our rankings because the cast already on hand looks strong.

    Yao Ming’s health is obviously a concern, but Aaron Brooks, Kevin Martin, Kyle Lowry, Trevor Ariza, Shane Battier, Chase Budinger, Luis Scola, Jordan Hill and Patrick Patterson give Houston a nice foundation. If Yao comes back reasonably healthy (the odds of which we disagreed about), the Rockets could be very good indeed.

    Additionally, the Rockets rate fairly well in the money category despite being well into the luxury tax. Most of the contracts on the books are short, and ownership has shown a willingness to spend money, both with contracts and when paying for draft picks. Houston has shown strong management, as well, mixing GM Daryl Morey’s analytics focus with solid scouting, as evidenced by a string of successful drafts.

    (Previous rank: 10)

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  30. The Ghost Of BigSarge
    August 5, 2010 at 6:01 pm
    Three-point shooting % (team)

    1) Lakers – 32.8%
    2) Cha – 33.8%
    3) OKC – 34%
    4) Bos & Miami – 34.2

    Points Allowed per game

    1) Char – 93.8
    2) Miami – 94.2
    3) Port – 94.8
    4) Orl – 95.3
    5) Cavs – 95.6

    Assists Allowed per game (good indicator of both indiv and team defense)

    1) Miami – 18.8
    2) Orlando – 18.9
    3) Spurs – 19.2
    4) Boston & Scary Deer – 19.3

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    The league is going to be in deep trouble... this team will be so "pure". lol. The energy bus has some major fuel in it now.

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  31. JGtruth
    August 5, 2010 at 6:23 pm
    Scouting report for “a certain unnamed blogger” today. 17 posts. All intended in one way or another to imply or assume Miami Heat deficiencies and weaknesses.
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    What a surprise

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  32. Jgtruth
    August 5, 2010 at 9:47 pm
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    Props JG for keeping a count on his actions... the fact that he only blogged 20 times says that the internet police has him watching his mouth a bit.

    That blog is pretty dead right now... perfect time to come back home?

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  33. JGtruth
    August 5, 2010 at 1:35 am
    Dare I say this big three is the fastest, quickest and most athletic big three in NBA history? I say it is.
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    Add talented and I'm right there with you.

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  34. Rogue Blogger
    August 5, 2010 at 2:15 am
    It’s funny, when the entire world was in love with LeBron I very much disliked him, not because I didn’t reconize the talent (in fact, that made it worse, he was so good and that only made me hate him all the more) but because I couldn’t stand the absurb media hype surrounding him, megalomania, and the never-ending barrage of LeBron commercials/products/endorsements/interviews/etc…

    But know that he’s a Heat (and naturally nationally reviled), I have nothing but love for the guy and I’m actually a little guilty that I felt the way I felt about him prior to his glorious “Decision”

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    JGtruth
    August 5, 2010 at 2:26 am
    Yeah I know exactly how you feel. I didn’t mind him getting so much attention however what really irritated me was that Wade didn’t get nearly the attention that Lebron dserved when Wade was pretty much his equal.

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    True. It was annoying that it was all about LeBron when Wade was arguably just as good. A couple years older and a few inches shorter, but probably better with the game on the line. Debatable at least, but nobody cared to debate... LeBron all day.

    Now, he signs with Miami and Dwyane is better according to the LBJ haters. LoL.

    I always liked LBJ but did criticize him and I feel a little guilty now... he is an untouchable for me now.

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  35. NBAHawk
    August 7, 2010 at 12:34 pm
    Ira, the master fence-dweller at it again. Of course every player and every team have flaws. And this Heat team’s flaws or relative category disadvantages are quite apparent, compared to other Elite top contenders, especially the Lakers.

    To save some typing, from the previous blog:

    “After reading most posts in this Homerish Heat blog, naive outsiders might conclude that the Heat not only have 3 of the best 10 players in the planet, 2 of the best 5, but that they are also very strong everywhere else, virtually flawless:

    - good point guards, among the fastest and most skilled
    - excellent centers, Young and old: perfect combination
    - robust, superb bench, deepest in the NBA
    - magnificent defensive stoppers, formidable overall defense
    - biggest presence in the paint of any team, ever.
    - best 3pt shooters available anywhere
    - enviable size and length at all positions
    - proven chemistry among all players on-off the lockeroom
    - extensive championship experience from all players
    - best head coach in the entire NBA
    - best fans in the USA, most loyal ever
    - biggest arena in the world
    - biggest market in the planet right here
    - hottest cheerleaders in any team, any sport, ever.

    ..and so on. Might as well get this over with, declare 82 wins in a row, playoff blowouts, hand out the Championship rings right now to this impeccable Heat team.”

    and:

    ” To be fair, I guess a list of Laker imperfections is in order:

    - They have Kobe and Gasol to deal with Wade and Bosh, but who’s gonna deal with Lebron? Artest, Barnes, Odom? Shannon Brown? It will always be 3 greats against 2 greats.

    - Kobe and Bynum better be 100% healthy for a 7 game series against this Heat team. That’s far from guaranteed, looking at last season. Lakers are more injury prone than this Heat team.

    Looking at all of the other aspects from my previous post, can’t honestly see many more weaknesses in LA, except Fisher getting old fast, but he’s still better than what the Heat has at PG, with a decent back-up. Perhaps they have uglier cheerleaders, dunno.

    3 greats against just 2 greats may prove good enough to beat the Lakers and every one else. Even when the Lakers look superior on just about every other single aforementioned category.”
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    Way to dwell on that fence, Sledge. After mocking Heat bloggers for overrating the team, he goes on to say that we may have enough to beat the Lakers.

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  36. Just wanted to give some love to the best Miami Heat Blog Writer on the internet. Even though I dont post here, I read every article. Keep doing ur thing, ill always be reading

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  38. Thanks for the love Ohshz... leave me a note every once in a while. I don't run the website, so it's the only way I know my readers are alive. Thanks again everybody. I am feeling a lot better... by not posting on the sentinel, my blogs should get better.

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  39. Ill make sure to drop a note every now n then, but im not lying when I say I read every single article. In fact, your article on Beverly has made me into a believer, and im very excited about his future with the Miami Heat

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