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chris212223 said:

Kasz216 said:

pke33 said:

The Heat MUST reach the playoffs because if it is otherwise, it will be a tremendous fail. They now must learn to co-exist together and let to the old leader and (and the only one) former NBA Champion of the team Dwayne Wade be the leader.  

In my opinion the best center ever is Hakeem, but actually the best active center is by far Dwight Howard, he has taken personal classes from Hakeem (about footwork and hook shots) and also don´t forget Ewing is at the bench too.

In my opinion Orlando is being undestimated, but it will be the Black Horse these Playoffs due to the all experience gained recently in the playoffs and the team is basically the same.

Dude they'll make the playoffs... over half the league makes the playoffs. 

Right now the Cavs would make the playoffs.  Heat are a 4 seed.

Also, i totally disagree about Dwayne Wade being the leader... if you watch heat games one thing is very aparent.

Lebron James is a LOT better.

 

Wait for mike Miller to get back, though there is bad news in that their "4th man" Haslem has a torn ligament and could require surgery.

 

Yankees blowing the playoffs, Dallas Cowboys going from Superbowl contender to complete flop, Heat's massive injury problems.  It's almost like Lebron is cursed.

I really wanted Lebron to go to the Bulls. I mean if he wouldve went there he wouldve had a great supporting cast in Rose, Noah and Boozer and Korver.

I can see why you would want Lebron to go to the Bulls, but I'm not so sure his game would mesh well with Rose's.  They both dominate the ball and actually have similar games.  They have to have the ball in their hands a lot to be effective.  At least one of them if not both would have to improve their off the ball game.  If Rose was willing to be the pass first PG it could have worked great though.  I think Miami has the same problem with he and D-Wade.  That's why sometimes in crunchtime it seems as if one of them disappears.

As a Utah fan and watching Boozer for over 5 years I hope it works out for you guys.  When he's healthy he's got great moves around the basket and a fantastic left hand.  Also he's a good jump shooter on the pick and pop.  Also he's a great rebounder.  Where he struggles, besides his defensive game, is when he is gaurded by someone with length like a Lamar Odom or LaMarcus Aldridge type player.  The advantage Chicago has with Boozer that Utah didn't, however, is you've got Noah to compensate for his deficiencies.  Just hope you get 60 games a season from him.