Le Bron, Wade and Bosh, with Chalmers and Pittman rounding out the starting 5. I've mentioned Pittman before, and I believe that the guy is going to emerge as the fourth Heat- the guy that makes the team legendary. Similar to the emergence of Rondo.
He is exactly what the Heat needed to have- bulky, deceptively quick post player who can and will score.
In fact, it's almost as if Riley drafted knowing that he'd have the Three in the bag already.
Consider the second round role players picked by Riley. Pittman, to start, as a Kendrick Perkins type around the basket. Then, Javaris Varnado, the leading blk getter in NCAA history- similar in some ways to Rodman defensively. Add to that DeShaun Butler, who could've been a lottery pick if he had not injured his knee- a small forward to can bang, dunk and hit the outside shot- often compared to Caron Butler, and you can see that Riley drafted to fill the holes on the roster he now has.
While losing Beasley is tough, as he'd have been a nice 6th man off the bench, or even a starter, if Wade or LeBron take over the point, the possibility of replacing him still exists with a lower salary player. Mike Miller, off the bench?
When all is said and done, I can't wait to get my Heat- Laker ticket next year. Gonna be basketball at its highest levels- like a Redeem Team scrimmage..
Miami is struggling because of a lack of inside presence, and they refuse to play Pittman at all.
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