With the second half of the season under way, the Miami Heat
are currently putting the rest of the NBA on notice. While on a nine game win
streak, the defending champions have made their case why they are the favorites
to repeat. Frankly, it would be quite foolish if anyone would bet their money
against Miami at this point of the season. There is a huge list of reasons why
I feel so adamant about Miami’s chances but here are the five main reasons:
1. New
Acquisitions:
This previous off season the Heat acquired sharp shooter Ray
Allen who left the Boston Celtics in order to have a better chance at winning a
title. They also acquired veteran forward Rashard Lewis, another great
perimeter shooter. These off season acquisitions were huge because it gave the
Miami Heat an even deeper shooting core than the one that helped win the title.
In Late January, the Miami Heat signed veteran forward/center Chris Anderson,
who will tremendously help the Miami’s front court, which has proven to be the
Heat’s weakness.
2. Getting
One Under The Belt:
They completed the hardest step which is winning the first
championship. In the off season of 2010, the Miami Heat acquired star forwards
Lebron James and Chris Bosh to team up with star guard Dwayne Wade in order to
win championships immediately. Although it took the trio two years to finally
win one, the pressure put on them win they join forces was diluted. It is
common for a defending champion to enter the next season more relaxed but that
is not the case for this year’s Miami Heat team, who seem to be even more
driven than the year before. Although winning back-to-back championships comes
with its own challenges, the Heat have completed the hardest part of the
process by winning their first championship and with the way they are playing
it is sure they will repeat as champions.
3. Team
Defense:
It is well known that the Miami heat can put the ball into
the basketball at an astonishing rate but what is not known is that they are
equally as good on the opposite end of the court. We all have heard the saying
“Defense wins championships”. Well, the Heat has proven that saying to be
correct. Not only are they committed to being a dominant offensive team, they
have also locked in on defense and set out to be the best team in that aspect
as well. Their best player Lebron James is not only the best overall player in
the NBA; he is also the best all-around defender. As well as his teammates
Dwayne Wade, Mario Chalmers, Norris Cole, Chris Bosh and Shane Battier, who are
all decent defenders and will make the opponents, work for every basket.
4. Team
Chemistry:
The chemistry on and off the court that the Miami Heat has
developed is phenomenal and is a key reason why it is likely they reign as
champions at the end of this season. “The Big Three” (James, Wade, Bosh) have
been playing with each other for two years, going through a series of ups and
downs on the way they are known to be the most scrutinized team in sports
history. This severe scrutiny has helped developed a winning formula and
positive team chemistry. Each member including “The Big Three” have found their
destined role for the team and continue to play their roles to the best of
their abilities. The chemistry from last year’s Championship season has spilled
over into this current season and it is clear that the Miami Heat have found the
formula to success.
5. King James:
Last but not least, the biggest reason of all the reasons
that Miami will repeat is none other than King James. Lebron James is playing
the best basketball of his career and has showed clear separation with his
talents from the rest of the NBA. He just recently set a NBA record by
recording six straight games of 30 points and at least 60% shooting from the
field. If this remarkable play continues from James, the Heat will easily win
its second consecutive title and James his second consecutive regular season
MVP and finals MVP.
These are just a few key reasons why the Miami Heat has
separated them from the rest of the NBA and are the favorites to win the 2013
Championship.
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