Miami Heat haters…
UNITE!!!
Yes, even though I don’t know exactly what the definition of a “hater” is, from what I gather, I think it probably applies to me – when it comes to the Miami Heat. The Miami Heat is an NBA (National Basketball Association – America) team that currently boasts amongst its roster, a certain guy named Lebron James – “The King” as he likes to refer to himself. Together with Point guard Dwayne Wade, the pair of them are really good and I have no problem admitting that. There are other good players on this team (not if you listen to sports commentators), but for the purpose of this piece, I’m focusing on James and Wade, as it is their behavior and the attention it garners that has turned me into a hater of the entire team.
July 2010, James left Cleveland Cavaliers for Miami Heat and it’s the way he announced it that irked me – it was overdone and a bit braggadocios. Then he started playing with them and I watched; after each win, the post game interviews showed zero sensitivity to his prior team and a boastfulness that was unwarranted. Through the interviews, I observed a change in Wade; James was rubbing off on him and I did not like it. I rooted for the Mavericks to win last season and I probably lost my voice when it happened (much love Dirk!).
This morning, SportsCenter on ESPN was the background noise to which I was getting ready for work and Tim Legler was discussing today’s upcoming Miami Heat-New York Knicks game 5 match up. He finished with, “[with James and Wade] no one can beat the Heat this season.” SCREAM!!! – see, this just irks me even more; how about Duncan and Parker (San Antonio Spurs), Durant and Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder), Griffin and Paul (Los Angeles Clippers)?
Even if your team is out, I need you to root for one team, just one team – any team that the Heat happens to be playing. Miami Heat Haters, we have a common goal and that is not seeing Miami Heat crowned the champions this season. Let’s pool our energies together, lets unite.
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Great insight on James rubbing off on D Wade. It definitely sounds like you know ball ..kudos. D Wade has become a dirtier player and seems more arrogant. I love basketball so I give LeBron credit , he’s a freak of nature ( 6’8 ,260 lbs 4.2 speed ) until the 4th quarter where he becomes Jimmy Hoffa. Im definitely a heat hater , but when they’re ballin’ like they have been its tough to beat them. However because I know BASKETBALL and as much as I hate giving ” gang green ” props, Miami can’t beat Boston in a 7 game series. In closing Go Lakers!!!! #KobeSystem
LOL! – “…he’s a freak of nature…” You sound a little like Legler, although I know what you mean. Legler actually said on SportsCenter this morning that James is THE all-round best basketball player in the world. Really?!?! – there are too many current players that should be offended by those comments. I’m offended for them!!! I’ve given the Heat their props and always will, but I am not counting Boston out. #KobeSystem? – yeah, not sure about that.
Hey Nez, good job not to count Boston out – did you see that advancement to the next round yesterday? They’ve got to do more to see this through to finals. Your #KobeSystem? – granted he was ill last night, but I don’t think they’ve got it in them right now – I could be wrong!
Miami maaaaay not be able to beat Indiana…I like the matchups. Indiana has a huge size advantage ( especially on the boards ) and their bench has depth with strong role players. The new look Pacers are strong, physical and they can play ball…however I will be a Reggie Miller hater till death.
P.S. Julius Caesar opted not to listen to the soothsayer when he warned Ceasar to ” beware the Ides of March. ” You see what happened to Ceasar right ?… Beware the Black Mamba….#LakerNation
Are we still supposed to ‘beware the black Mamba?’ – this 30 point OKC lead is not looking good for your guy: you better send him some love for the rest of this series.
Now that the NY Knicks are out (smh) I’m rooting for any and every team that plays the Heat for the remainder of the post season. It’s not going to be easy for the Heat and I definitley don’t agree with Tim Leglers statement “With James and Wade no one can beat the Heat.” Whoever comes out of the Western Conference whether it’s San Antonio, L.A. (Lakers or Clippers) or OKC they’re going to give the Heat a run; especially if it’s OKC. Also, they may still have a bumpy round coming out of the Eastern Conference. Boston always turns it up during the playoffs especially as they get closer to the Finals, and alot of people are sleeping on Indiana they should give Miami a 6 or 7 game series and I wouldn’t be surprised if they pulled off the upset. If Chicago can bounce back from their recent injury troubles and win this series against Philadelphia they could still make something happen (People forget they still finished the season with the best record in the league having Derrick Rose out 26 games).
All in all BEAT THE HEAT!
NY had it bad this season, and I hope it gets better for them. It would be nice to see Stoudemire, Anthony and Lin figure out their system and work it! As much as I want them to, I don’t think Chicago can pull an upset without the dominant presence of Rose AND Noah; bouncing back from those injuries this season seems out of the question. I’m looking forward to Boston closing the deal tonight – they need to!
We’ll be keeping posted on the Heat eventually conceding the championship this season.
Yes, NY definitely had a rollercoaster season and ended it on a disappointing note. Hopefully they make the necessary adjustments during the off season so they’re a contender next year. Indiana has tied it up 1-1. This should be a good series. As I mentioned before this could go either way in a 6 or 7 game series. BEAT THE HEAT!
I was too Happy to see the Pacers tie it up!!! Now I need them to shut this series down and sooner rather than later is preferred. I fully agree with you, it is looking like a long series and I am hoping it goes the way of the Indiana Pacers – when it does happen, I say we go out and celebrate at Park in Washington, DC – drinks on me.
Hurrah!!! As a bulls fan I’m still upset over last season!!!
My sympathies – that was a hard one to see them loose in the last series game by 1point! The cards were stacked against them this series
My New York Knickerbockers always seem to come up short. Always a combination of either great players with bad coaching or great players with bad attitudes or great players with bad luck (lol). On the other hand, my #2 team, the Boston Celtics, is looking well for this season. GO Beantown.
Now, now, you may be backing the wrong horse, sorry 😖. Did you see the Celtics squander their 24 point lead to allow the Sixers to tie the series. I think riding alongside your #2 should be the Spurs or Thunder…just my 75cents 😊.