This is the Heat’s most important moment in its 22 year history. You don’t think so? Just look across the bridge. You see that empty stadium? During the summer, it is as empty as the vegetable drawers in the refrigerator at Jamarcus Russell’s house.
If the Heat want to stay in competition with the Miami Hurricanes for 2nd in the South Florida limelight behind the Dolphins, and in front of the Marlins and Panthers, they need to make some big moves come July 1st. And it has to be Chris Bosh or Amare Stoudemire. I’m looking past Lebron James because there is no way he is going to share the stage with Dwyane Wade. Along with Kobe, those three are easily the top players in the league and are not willing to share the credit even if it means winning a championship.
Ask Kobe which of his rings he wears to the singles bars. I’m guessing it’s the same one Pau Gasol owns and Shaq doesn’t.
Joe Johnson alone simply will not do. As a matter of fact, there is a good chance Wade doesn’t even re-sign if they strike out on the big two and settle for Joe Johnson. Johnson is a nice player but only on a great team. He is not the star Miami needs if they don’t have Stoudemire or Bosh. He is an excellent sidekick. If you are able to put him next to Wade and Bosh, you got something. If the Heat have to settle for the lesser of the top free agents this year, they should be prepared for attendance even worse than the team right across that bridge.
Joe Johnson alone simply will not do. As a matter of fact, there is a good chance Wade doesn’t even re-sign if they strike out on the big two and settle for Joe Johnson. Johnson is a nice player but only on a great team. He is not the star Miami needs if they don’t have Stoudemire or Bosh. He is an excellent sidekick. If you are able to put him next to Wade and Bosh, you got something. If the Heat have to settle for the lesser of the top free agents this year, they should be prepared for attendance even worse than the team right across that bridge.
Hey, at least the Marlins have their own season. The Heat have to compete with the Dolphins and Hurricanes just for a fan phone call on local radio. If they lose Wade, which means they couldn’t sign Bosh or Stoudemire, the Heat will be as cold as the ice the Florida Panthers skate on. Anyone up for a hockey/basketball doubleheader? How do you say ten-dollar tickets?
Jeremy- Ft. Lauderdale Office
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