Miami HEAT Analysis of First 20 Games

Bad defense and too many turnovers left the Miami HEAT below 0.500 after the first 20 games. What will it take to get a better result in the next 20?

2015 NBA Season Predictions

Predictions for the 2015 NBA season include a tougher season for the Miami HEAT with a smaller reward and absolute chaos in the Western Conference.

HEAT Produced: 2014 Preaseason Stats

Mario Chalmers, James Ennis, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and Khem Birch were the most productive HEAT players at their positions this preseason.

Mis-Education of LeBron James

Reading LeBron's explanation of why he chose to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers made me think of this quote...

“If you can control a man's thinking you do not have to worry about his action. When you determine what a man shall think you do not have to concern yourself about what he will do. If you make a man feel that he is inferior, you do not have to compel him to accept an inferior status, for he will seek it himself. If you make a man think that he is justly an outcast, you do not have to order him to the back door. He will go without being told; and if there is no back door, his very nature will demand one.”
― Carter G. Woodson, The Mis-Education of the Negro

Dan Gilbert's letter made LeBron feel like an inferior outcast and in the end, he didn't have to order LeBron to come back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron's very nature demanded he come back despite the fact Gilbert treated him like a runaway slave.

If LeBron wanted to teach the kids of Northeast Ohio a REALLY powerful lesson, then he would've demanded that Dan Gilbert sell the team before he agreed to return. He didn't do that. His thinking didn't allow it.

He's gone from boasting about winning "not five, not six, not seven" championships when he came to Miami to talking about winning "just one" when he returns to the Cavs.

We've all just witnessed the mis-education of LeBron James.

#IfUDontUnderstandWhiteSupremacyEverythingElseWillConfuseU

Dwyane Wade's 2nd Half Worse Than LeBron James' Muscle Cramps in Game 1 of 2014 NBA Finals

LeBron James got all the attention for running out of gas in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but Dwyane Wade's burnout had the greatest impact on the Miami HEAT losing to the San Antonio Spurs.

2014 NBA Finals Pick: HEAT Sweep

There's only one path to glory for Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh in the 2014 NBA Finals.

Norris Cole & Mario Chalmers: Offense is the Difference in 2014 Eastern Conference Finals

Norris Cole's defense is not why he's getting more playing time than Mario Chalmers in the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals.

HEAT Produced: Game 3 of 2014 Eastern Conference Finals

Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Andersen dominated the frontcourt while Ray Allen and Norris Cole dominated the backcourt to help the HEAT blowout the Pacers in Game 3 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals.

HEAT Produced: 2014 Eastern Conference Finals Comes to Miami

The HEAT stole a game in Indiana without playing their best, but at home they will need LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Mario Chalmers and Chris Bosh to get back to being themselves to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.

2014 NBA Playoffs: Conference Finals Picks

Every HEAT playoff run comes down to big games from Dwyane Wade. The HEAT will need a few of those to beat the Indiana Pacers in the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals.

Master Thesis

Stat geeks say to me, "You ain't smart"
Dead basketball poets tell me, "This ain't art"
This is content from the Covenant of the Ark
Listen to my chest beat, tell me this ain't heart!
You've got to be as obsequious as the disciples of Jesus.
This is my Master Thesis.

2014 NBA Playoff: Conference Semi-Finals Picks

The HEAT and Pacers should make easy work of the Nets and Wizards in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, but the Western Conference Semifinals could lead to another pair of Game 7s.

Donald Sterling: What I Would Do If I Were NBA Commissioner

Everyone needs to be punished for Donald Sterling's bigotry - NBA owners, coaches, players and fans.

2014 NBA Playoffs: 1st Round Picks

The HEAT and Spurs should get plenty of rest waiting for their next opponents after the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs.

Chris Bosh: Stretch Five Killing 'Em Softly

Chris Bosh led the HEAT in scoring vs. the Nets last night (which is unusual), but how he scored was still business as usual.

HEAT-Rockets Recap

#FanNight is coming up! Who's your pick for the W? Heat or Rockets on NBA TV? pic.twitter.com/o39efiAONK
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 5, 2014

Why did the HEAT lose to the Rockets? Here's a summary in 140 characters or less...

LeBron James Took the Bobcats Defense Back to the Bottom

The Charlotte Bobcats defense improved from one of the worst against small forwards at the beginning of the season to one that was above average... until it ran into LeBron James Monday night in American Airlines Arena.

Udonis Haslem: Gone But Not Forgotten

Udonis Haslem's appearance in garbage time against the Orlando Magic was the first time he played in a month, but the HEAT will need him in the playoffs if history is any indicator.

Dwyane Wade This, Dwyane Wade That...

Haters say, "Dwyane Wade this & Dwyane Wade that," but all I see is mad more points and mad more stats...

Miami HEAT & the Pacers Chase After the Trade Deadline

Losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves was not a sign the Pacers are falling off and will be passed by the HEAT in the Eastern Conference standings.

HEAT Trade Deadline Suggestions

Two quick suggestions for improving the Miami HEAT at the trade deadline: one big and one small.

LeBron James: How Much Help Does He Need for Miami HEAT to 3-Peat?

LeBron James carried the Miami HEAT into the all-star break, but the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder played like the teams to beat for the NBA championship. The HEAT will need better defense at the shooting guard and center positions - and either some Mike Miller-style cameo appearances from James Jones or a Ray Allen rejuvenation - in order to three-peat in June.

Dwyane Wade's Decline at the Free Throw Line

Why is Dwyane Wade only getting half as many trips to the free throw line as he got before LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined the Miami HEAT?