Miami Heat Troubles..?

[andrewhoya]

They're still getting to know one another on the court, chemistry takes time. They'll be a championship team in a few seasons, if not this one... But they need to turn it around soon.

[Ross.Virant]

Yes, chemistry does take time. Some good examples are Last year:
San Antonio Spurs Made some good moves last pre- season, with Richard Jefferson, Djaun Blair, All Analysts and predictions had them as the team to beat the Lakers. Jefferson Did not fit in as expected, basically same team this year, Look at them now after making those additions, 1 year of working together made a HUGE Difference! Now the Best team in the League.
You can almost say the same for Dallas, they made some moves mid last season, that some said could make them a major threat in West, this did not happen; I must say I do see much improvement since the additions last year, from Dallas.
Miami had almost a Complete Overhaul, this is a big adjustment for a coach, and players to make. The ENTIRE team is playing with new players, and running new protocol, so everyone is a little confused, and not 100% comfortable with finding what works and does not work.
What it Does Seem Like at this point is that Miami was a little Unprepared, Seems as is they are lacking a gameplan, innitiative, offensive and defensive sets, and plays. I expected more from Pat Riley. I think maybe the organization, is somewhat Starstruck and under estimated the NBA, and thought that the RAW Talent involved was just gonna work itself out and get Wins without taking it as seriously as they should be.
Also All the promo's Events, Photo shoots, and commercials that these guys do initially is taking away from their drive for the game, and distracting them.
They have the pieces in place to Win, But are there other issues floating around, The Egos? The Lack of Drive and Distractions? Are they spoiled? Some Guys Simply do not click when playing on the floor together.

[gladdyontherise]

The Heats problem isnt chemistry, its that they are soft and play 3 on 5 ball, and Wade and LeBron both NEED the ball in there hands..You cant fix being soft or needing the ball..as far as i'm concerned Wade should be the one with the ball in his hands, not LeBron..LeBron has gotten his stats and look they are 8-7

[Ross.Virant]

Here's a Bold Comment or suggestion:
Sounds Crazy, But maybe Try to Not Start Both WADE And LEBRON?

Sounds like a Waste; but try to have 1 play at a time. Let one take over the game at a time. I'm not sure if either knows how to operate with a better player than themselves on the floor at the same time, especially a player that are so similiar.

[jeebus86]

I really haven't commented on the Miami Heat thing a whole lot, so I'm gonna try and make this as unbiased as possible.

Obviously, the Heat's biggest problem is the on-court chemistry of Lebron and Wade, I mean before the rest of the role players can come in and contribute and fit into there roles, the actual core of the team (the big three) need to figure out how to play with each other. Part of it is the coaches job to make this work, another part is time, chemistry isn't built overnight. I mean, it's really no surprise that the top 3 teams right now are the Spurs, Lakers, and Celtics, 3 TEAMS that have played with each other and built a chemistry for several years now.

The most unique thing though I see with this whole Miami Heat experiment, is the fact that I think this is the first time ever we are seeing two elite alpha dog perimeter players try to play with each other. So historically, we really don't have a previous reference point to go back to, and see if players like a Lebron and Wade can successfully play with each other.

I mean we have seen two alpha dogs on a single team before and be very successful, but usually they played two completely different position (big and small), take Shaq and Kobe for example, but eventually there alpha male personalities broke the team apart. And we've also seen two elite perimeter players coexist and be successful, such as Jordan and Scottie, but there was never a question that Jordan was the alpha dog of the team.

Eventually, either Wade or Lebron, ideally Wade, will have to step down from his alpha male position and let the other one lead the team, which is a lot easier said then done, especially since this is still Dwayne Wade's team. Even though these two were best friends before, as co-workers now, I think a power struggle between these two players is inevitable, what will come from it and what they will learn from it, only time will tell.

just my 2 cents...

[Ross.Virant]

Here Is another bold Comment:

TRADEBAIT: You have 3 Top Franchise Players, Pick the 2 that you want, Work out a serious in depth game plan and lay path for the future. Trade 1 of those 3 guys you picked this summer, And GET a LEGITIMATE Serious Big Man, and/or a complimentary PF.
Tough to beat a team with 1 or 2 of the Best perimter Players in NBA History, and a Center that can Score rebound and Block , Legit Center or Big Man.
Lakers frontline + Perimeter All-Star = Championships, teams cannot match the front line.
Kobe+ shaq = 3 straight championships.
D. WAde + LEGIT Big Man (Shaq) = Miami Heat NBA Champions of 2005-06.

I also Agree there is confuision as the go to or main guy. If there are two they should be on opposite postions, Center and a Guard. or SF and a Center.
If this current roster does not work or get major improvements by season end or early next season, They Need to acquire a serious Presence in the paint.

[Ross.Virant]

Some may disagree but Erick Dampier could make some nice contributions, I have seen some good moments and plays from him at times. Solid defense.

Bottom line is: ONLY TIME Will Tell... IT IS STILL VERY EARLY! Let's Not forget about Mike Miller, who could make a big difference in this teams approach, and/or style of gameplay.

[cp3fan18261]

The Heats problem isnt chemistry, its that they are soft and play 3 on 5 ball, and Wade and LeBron both NEED the ball in there hands..You cant fix being soft or needing the ball..as far as i'm concerned Wade should be the one with the ball in his hands, not LeBron..LeBron has gotten his stats and look they are 8-7

I dislike Lebron as much as you, but how is it Lebrons fault that Dwayne Wade has missed 20 layups and is having his worst statstical year of his career. Dwayne is missing wide out 3's, thats not Lebron's fault at all.

[skyride39]

As someone who has seen Bosh play in Toronto the last 7 years, he's nothing special. Consistent in getting 20 and 10 nearly every game and had the odd dunk on someone here and there but that is because no one else was capable and every offensive play was to feed him in the post.

There is a reason why he was never on US TV, cause he never did anything spectacular. Was compared to Kevin Garnett at one point but he is nothing like him. Now watching him hurts even more cause he's just a third wheel, not a #1 option on offense and looks undersized for his position. It's really just the Lebron or Wade show with Bosh and castoffs trying to support.

[Ross.Virant]

I agree with this comment, I have watched Bosh some in the past and Never was extremely impressed. Statiscally he was great, becuase he was on a sub .500 team, He was slightly overrated, alot of it has to do with The draft Class and His pick in the draft with the others, so he had to be metnioned. But he did not really do anything for the Toronto Team since he was drafted there in 2003, they could have done without him.
Stats were good, But it would have easily been someone else with those same stats if Bosh was not there.
I still think he is a good player, but a little over rated. Alot of it has to do with his size, He is at a tough size, stature, and body for the NBA, Guys with bodies like him and postions, MUST BE Highly Skilled to be successfull. Kevin Garnett Was a LONG work in progress and put in MANY hours to get where is, and he got lucky. Hard to even think of a player similar to KG. Bosh May be but only in Size, postion etc.

As someone who has seen Bosh play in Toronto the last 7 years, he's nothing special. Consistent in getting 20 and 10 nearly every game and had the odd dunk on someone here and there but that is because no one else was capable and every offensive play was to feed him in the post.

There is a reason why he was never on US TV, cause he never did anything spectacular. Was compared to Kevin Garnett at one point but he is nothing like him. Now watching him hurts even more cause he's just a third wheel, not a #1 option on offense and looks undersized for his position. It's really just the Lebron or Wade show with Bosh and castoffs trying to support.