Free Agency Thoughts Part I: Miami Heat

Before I get to the Miami Heat lets talk about Lebron James for a moment. In a sport that is defined by its franchise players Lebron has made a decision to relinquish that position. At the ripe old age of 25 Lebron will be part of a supporting cast and not the marquee guy. It almost seems like he's more comfortable in that role rather than having the weight of the world on his shoulders. Was it too heavy? Perhaps we'll never know but I will give you my opinion next week. Lets get back to free agency talk.

Miami Heat. Miami pulled off the impossible by assembling a core group of young talented players unlike the league has ever seen. isn't this a younger, more athletic version of the Celtics Pierce, Allen, and Garnett? On paper the Miami Heat are the team to beat for years to come. In reality they still have alot of work to do. The 3 superstars (Bosh isn't really a superstar but I'll throw him in there anyway) will have to learn how to defer to one another and complement each others game. This will not be easy to do and I don't know if their coach is up to the task of managing such large egos. There is only one basketball after all and all of them demand it. Don't be surprised to see Pat Riley step back into the fold like he did in 2006. On the flip side D Wade, Lebron James, and Chris Bosh all draw double teams. This will give their teammates looks at the basket that are WIDE open. If the role players play their role this team is scary. It's D Wade's team and he just picked up some platinum pieces. Is it a championship year for the Heat? Not yet, but they get to the finals against the Lakers and lose 4-2. Not a bad start for the new up and coming dynasty. Tomorrows topic is the New York Knicks.