Tuesday, May 26, 2009

What the Eastern Conference Finals Have Taught Me...

Besides that my prognosticating lack of skills showed up again?

That a Dwyane Wade-Chris Bosh Heat team could be a legitimate contender in the East.

Orlando still presents matchup problems in the frontline, but Bosh would make Dwight Howard play defense all over the court. And Udonis has defended Rashard Lewis well throughout his career.

Most people agree that the Celtics have one run left in them in 2009-2010. But who knows what shape Kevin Garnett will be in next year? Or if Father Time catches up to Ray Allen?

And I believe without a shadow of a doubt now that Wade-Bosh is a superior team than the LeBrons.

The Heat certainly need help elsewhere. They don't have a true perimeter stopper on defense. And they need help at the point, although D-Wade will likely run the point during most critical junctures.

But it's time for Pat Riley to work his magic again, excuse the pun. Get the extension done with Dwyane Wade in July, and then get Chris Bosh, even if it means trading Michael Beasley.

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