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Friday, July 11, 2014
LeBron Going Back To Cleveland
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Big 4?
Big 3 could become the Big 4? The fellas at ESPN think so.
How insane would this be? Yes, they would need a lot to happen, opt outs, pay cuts, and everything else, but good Lord. You thought people went nuts when LeBron, Wade, and Bosh teamed up, this will crush that.
In a weird, weird way, I want this to happen. Don't get me wrong, I want Melo to play for the Celtics, but if he doesn't give me a hated villain. The Heat are already the NBA's villain, can you imagine what it would be like if they add Melo? Come on.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The Future of the Miami Heat
Ok, first off, it is entirely too early to write off the Heat as they trail the Celtics 3-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals. They started the series with 2 wins in a row and there is a chance they can finish with 2 straight. However, I think the C's close it out tomorrow night in Game 6 and advance to the NBA Finals for the 3rd time in 5 seasons.
I'll spend time on podcasts, shows, and articles discussing the future of the Celtics. Does KG come back? What happens to Ray Allen? What will the bench look like? Will Brandon Bass want to return? Etc. But right now let's take a quick look at the NBA's Super Villian: Miami Heat.
Did you know that LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Mike Miller, Mario Chalmers, Udonis Haslem, Joel Anthony, Shane Battier, James Jones, Norris Cole, and Ronny Turiaf (player option) are all under contract NEXT SEASON. So if there is going to be turnover on the roster it will have to come via trades and buyouts. That's 11 players, which would make it much easier said than done to "blow it up."
In my opinion, LeBron is still the best player in the game. Wade is Top 10 but on the decline. Bosh is the worst multiple time All-Star in the business (he doesn't suck, but let's not confuse him with the elite power forwards.) Chalmers isn't bad, however there are so many talented point guards he's still in the middle of the pack, at best. The rest of the supporting cast is trash; 3-point hopefuls (Miller, Jones, Battier) and big man du jour: (Anthony, Haslem, Turiaf, Howard, Pittman). But perhaps the worst of the non Big 2.5 is Erik Spoelstra.
Good news for Spo? There are some great "Resume Builder" software out there on the web and it's free.
The easy move for the Heat is to can the coach. That will happen, but should they simply stop there? In a word, no.
You're not trading LeBron James. That would be insane. Call him not clutch, afraid of the moment, not a leader, whatever you want, but you do NOT deal him. In order to to really shake things up you then look to Wade and Bosh. The fact is the Heat would be a better team centered on a nucleus of LeBron and Bosh instead of LeBron and Wade, but would Miami dare trade the best player in their franchise history?
A Chris Bosh + stuff for Dwight Howard + stuff might make sense. The Heat get a dominant rebounder, some post presence, and an anchor on their defense. But would Orlando give up 1-year of Howard for 2-years (plus some player options) of Chris Bosh? Depending on the packages being offered to the Magic, they might have to at least consider it. Miami would have a legit Big 3 (and another guy who's afraid of the moment.)
If Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were Batman & Robin then LeBron-Wade-Howard would be the Joker-Two Face-Mr. Freeze (or substitute anyone you like, maybe Riddler, Penguin, Bane, Scarecrow, etc. Batman really did have the best villains... and these three are the Top 3 villiains in the NBA.)
The ineffectiveness of LeBron and Wade playing together (overall) can not be overlooked. Do these two really complement each other? For every 90 foot alley-oop pass or Sportscenter Top 10 play, there is a 100 times where one will watch the other dribble for 10 seconds and force an off balance jumper. Maybe having two of the best wing players on the same team isn't the best formula. (The fact that they made the Finals last year and still have a chance this year, without having any sense of an offense and a crap coach speaks to just how talented these guys are.)
As crazy as LeBron-Wade-Howard would truly be, I think Miami is better off dealing the face of their franchise in Wade, and seeing what they can get to pair with LeBron-Bosh (and a coach with a clue.)
Their season is not over. But when it is (unless it ends in a title) it will be an unbelievably fascinating off season in Miami. Dare I say, even more intriguing than the summer of 2010?
-Keefe
I'll spend time on podcasts, shows, and articles discussing the future of the Celtics. Does KG come back? What happens to Ray Allen? What will the bench look like? Will Brandon Bass want to return? Etc. But right now let's take a quick look at the NBA's Super Villian: Miami Heat.
Did you know that LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Mike Miller, Mario Chalmers, Udonis Haslem, Joel Anthony, Shane Battier, James Jones, Norris Cole, and Ronny Turiaf (player option) are all under contract NEXT SEASON. So if there is going to be turnover on the roster it will have to come via trades and buyouts. That's 11 players, which would make it much easier said than done to "blow it up."
In my opinion, LeBron is still the best player in the game. Wade is Top 10 but on the decline. Bosh is the worst multiple time All-Star in the business (he doesn't suck, but let's not confuse him with the elite power forwards.) Chalmers isn't bad, however there are so many talented point guards he's still in the middle of the pack, at best. The rest of the supporting cast is trash; 3-point hopefuls (Miller, Jones, Battier) and big man du jour: (Anthony, Haslem, Turiaf, Howard, Pittman). But perhaps the worst of the non Big 2.5 is Erik Spoelstra.
Good news for Spo? There are some great "Resume Builder" software out there on the web and it's free.
The easy move for the Heat is to can the coach. That will happen, but should they simply stop there? In a word, no.
You're not trading LeBron James. That would be insane. Call him not clutch, afraid of the moment, not a leader, whatever you want, but you do NOT deal him. In order to to really shake things up you then look to Wade and Bosh. The fact is the Heat would be a better team centered on a nucleus of LeBron and Bosh instead of LeBron and Wade, but would Miami dare trade the best player in their franchise history?
A Chris Bosh + stuff for Dwight Howard + stuff might make sense. The Heat get a dominant rebounder, some post presence, and an anchor on their defense. But would Orlando give up 1-year of Howard for 2-years (plus some player options) of Chris Bosh? Depending on the packages being offered to the Magic, they might have to at least consider it. Miami would have a legit Big 3 (and another guy who's afraid of the moment.)
If Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were Batman & Robin then LeBron-Wade-Howard would be the Joker-Two Face-Mr. Freeze (or substitute anyone you like, maybe Riddler, Penguin, Bane, Scarecrow, etc. Batman really did have the best villains... and these three are the Top 3 villiains in the NBA.)
The ineffectiveness of LeBron and Wade playing together (overall) can not be overlooked. Do these two really complement each other? For every 90 foot alley-oop pass or Sportscenter Top 10 play, there is a 100 times where one will watch the other dribble for 10 seconds and force an off balance jumper. Maybe having two of the best wing players on the same team isn't the best formula. (The fact that they made the Finals last year and still have a chance this year, without having any sense of an offense and a crap coach speaks to just how talented these guys are.)
As crazy as LeBron-Wade-Howard would truly be, I think Miami is better off dealing the face of their franchise in Wade, and seeing what they can get to pair with LeBron-Bosh (and a coach with a clue.)
Their season is not over. But when it is (unless it ends in a title) it will be an unbelievably fascinating off season in Miami. Dare I say, even more intriguing than the summer of 2010?
-Keefe
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Your 2010-11 Miami Heat!
The Celtics face an 0-2 hole going into Game 3 on Saturday night to the hated Miami Heat. Some of the following clips have been posted on here before, but it really is a much needed reminder of what clowns, talented clowns, they are.
If 2 of the best 5 players in basketball are on the same team, can they win it all? We are going to find out. And another side note... this is no where near a "Big 3." Chris Bosh looks like he wants to poop himself. Start thinking of other nicknames like "LeWade" or "D-Bron," cause Bosh is clearly just another guy.
-Keefe
If 2 of the best 5 players in basketball are on the same team, can they win it all? We are going to find out. And another side note... this is no where near a "Big 3." Chris Bosh looks like he wants to poop himself. Start thinking of other nicknames like "LeWade" or "D-Bron," cause Bosh is clearly just another guy.
-Keefe
Friday, December 3, 2010
The NWO Rolls Thru Cleveland
LeBron James ripped the heart out of the Cleveland fans a few months ago, and last night brought out the Mortal Kombat like finisher. (For the record, I don't blame LeBron for leaving, just how he did it was awful.)
Let's look back at how this Miami Heat team was constructed...
Let's look back at how this Miami Heat team was constructed...
-Keefe
Friday, November 12, 2010
Look Out Bosh! Here Comes Rondo!
Heat F Chris Bosh shows his toughness in this beauty from last night's Celtics-Heat game. Not only does Bosh not score or rebound as much as he used to, but he is just flat out embarrassing on the defensive end. Here is the best player on your biggest rival, on your home floor, who is 6'1'', and you watch as he slices to the basket and throws down a dunk on your face.
There are no Big 3's in the NBA. Fact. The Celtics have a Big 4 and the Heat have a Big 2. Facts.
Check out this Player Comparison on the season:
Chris Bosh = 14.8 points, 6 rebounds.
Taj Gibson = 15 points, 6.3 rebounds.
Love it.
-Keefe
Monday, November 30, 2009
NBA Grab Bag 2.0
The New Jersey Nets are 0-17. That ties the record for worst start in NBA history. They already fired head coach Lawrence Frank, next 5 games: vs. Dallas, vs. Char., @NY, @Chi., and vs. GS. They'll set the record at 18 and then have a couple of chances for a win, but don't count on it.
Celtics look old, but sit atop the division at 13-4, no other team in the Atlantic is .500. In fact the Eastern Conference (as of the last day in Nov.) have only 6 teams with winning records; Magic, Celtics, Cavs, Hawks, Heat, Bucks.
Speaking of the Bucks my boy Brandon Jennings has struggled a little bit lately as they have lost 4 in a row, where he has averaged just 14 points per game over than span. Season averages of 22.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists though for the overwhelming favorite for Rookie of the Year.
In what was supposed to be such a weak Rookie class, check out all the players averaging double figure points right now... Brandon Jennings, Tyreke Evans, Jonny Flynn, Marcus Thornton, Darren Collison, Stephen Curry, Omri Casspi, Terrence Williams... that's 8 with James Harden, Ty Lawson, and Chase Budinger not far behind. And don't forget the only sure thing in the draft, #1 pick Blake Griffin hasn't played a minute yet.
The Suns continue to surprise me, out to a 14-3 start and the only team that is unbeaten at home (6-0).
The Top 10 scorers in the NBA played a combined 9 seasons of college basketball... with 4 of those 9 belonging to Danny Granger. (Dwyane Wade went to Marquette for 3 years but was ineligible as a freshmen so I only credited him with 2 seasons.)
Closer look at the Top 10 scorers... Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, and Chris Bosh were all one and done in college. LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Monta Ellis were drafted out of high school. Brandon Jennings went to Italy for a season. Dirk Nowitzki came over from Germany. Wade and Granger were the only 2 who played college basketball for at least 2 years.
Gerald Wallace is 3rd in the NBA in rebounding, 11.8 per game.
Allen Iverson retired? No he didn't. Did he?
Chris Paul is shooting 65.5% from 3... (19/29).
Chris Bosh has posted a double-double in 15 of his 18 games this year, making a push for a monster contract. With all the talk about LeBron and Wade, how about Bosh? 25.4-12.2 right now.
Alright that's all I got for now. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.
-Keefe
Celtics look old, but sit atop the division at 13-4, no other team in the Atlantic is .500. In fact the Eastern Conference (as of the last day in Nov.) have only 6 teams with winning records; Magic, Celtics, Cavs, Hawks, Heat, Bucks.
Speaking of the Bucks my boy Brandon Jennings has struggled a little bit lately as they have lost 4 in a row, where he has averaged just 14 points per game over than span. Season averages of 22.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists though for the overwhelming favorite for Rookie of the Year.
In what was supposed to be such a weak Rookie class, check out all the players averaging double figure points right now... Brandon Jennings, Tyreke Evans, Jonny Flynn, Marcus Thornton, Darren Collison, Stephen Curry, Omri Casspi, Terrence Williams... that's 8 with James Harden, Ty Lawson, and Chase Budinger not far behind. And don't forget the only sure thing in the draft, #1 pick Blake Griffin hasn't played a minute yet.
The Suns continue to surprise me, out to a 14-3 start and the only team that is unbeaten at home (6-0).
The Top 10 scorers in the NBA played a combined 9 seasons of college basketball... with 4 of those 9 belonging to Danny Granger. (Dwyane Wade went to Marquette for 3 years but was ineligible as a freshmen so I only credited him with 2 seasons.)
Closer look at the Top 10 scorers... Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, and Chris Bosh were all one and done in college. LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Monta Ellis were drafted out of high school. Brandon Jennings went to Italy for a season. Dirk Nowitzki came over from Germany. Wade and Granger were the only 2 who played college basketball for at least 2 years.
Gerald Wallace is 3rd in the NBA in rebounding, 11.8 per game.
Allen Iverson retired? No he didn't. Did he?
Chris Paul is shooting 65.5% from 3... (19/29).
Chris Bosh has posted a double-double in 15 of his 18 games this year, making a push for a monster contract. With all the talk about LeBron and Wade, how about Bosh? 25.4-12.2 right now.
Alright that's all I got for now. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.
-Keefe
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