They clearly were the better team in that series, thanks to their scrubs really stepping up. Just need another dominant team to rise and they could have trouble, because they're far from invincible. Might be OKC or if Howard can team up with another all star or two. I wonder if the Spurs would have given them a better run? The Spurs scrubs would likely have shown up, and an interior presence like Duncan might have won them the rebounding battle that really was a deciding factor in the Heat's win. Maybe the Spurs have another run in them if Duncan returns.
Well this Heat team was great because of the adjustments they made during the season. They stopped playing Joel Anthony/etc. at the five and moved Bosh there. Then they had LeBron operate from the elbow and live in the paint. King James and Bosh are good defenders so it worked, it wouldn't work with inferior defensive players.
If the Thunder had any kind of threat in the post it could have been a much different story. Since they don't, they basically had 4 guards on the floor with one of Ibaka/Perkins/Collison most of the time. I didn't really think they had a chance, and it's because LeBron is so superior to Durant.
Last year Miami's best lineups were with LeBron at the four, because of floor spacing. With Joel Anthony in the game it is easier to play zone. Also our skills are slightly different of course. Chris Bosh, unless he's playing against Shaq, is a great defender at the five. Not a very astute point at all, since various championship teams won from the perimeter. Think of the Jordan Bulls or 08 Celtics, these squads had a minimal post presence. The Thunder were 11th in defensive efficiency, that's why they lost.
Disagree. Winning a championship is tough and many great players like Malone, Barkley, and Ewing never won a single championship. Winning a championship is huge for LeBron and Bosh's legacy. Wade already has multiple titles, of course. I'm not gonna play the "he's only won one" game to put him down. Give him his due.
OKCs future dominance will be greatly overexaggerated IMO. To me, they are the 90s blazers and Durant = Drexler. nice guy, but Westbrook is the alpha male on that team and he makes terrible decisions. They are a high powered offense, sure, but it will crumble (at least i hope it does).
Well, now that they've finally won one (a real one), I'll say two. Depends on what they do this summer, but they should win it again next season.
I haven't read the thread, but all their contracts end in 1 year. They will win a maximum of 1 championship. Given 50-50 odds, I'll vote 0.
