Harlem Shake Heat Style!

Recently, a dance called the “Harlem shake” that has been receiving a lot of attention. Attention meaning that pretty much everyone is attempting to show their version of the popular dance. The Miami Heat also joined in on the fun as they released their video on February 27, 2013. The video was an instant hit gaining over five million views in the first 24 hours. All of the current Heat players collaborated in making this video, to show their fascinating take on the dance.



When I first watched the film, I didn’t view it as just a group of men making complete fools of themselves for fun, I viewed it as a notice to the rest of the NBA that the Miami Heat on court and off court chemistry was at the highest it has ever been. The excitement on the faces of the players clearly showed that they were genuinely having fun. The strong off the court chemistry only makes the chemistry on the court stronger.  This video is a positive sign that the Miami Heat are headed in the right direction as the playoffs rapidly approach.

Top 5 Reasons The Miami Heat Will Repeat as NBA Champions

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.