Like last year I’m gonna try to keep it short and to the point. If you’d like more information please don’t hesitate to ask.
The 6ers:
Anderson Varejao – 9ppg, 9.7rpg, 1.5apg, 1spg, 1.2bpg, 53%FG
He’s a 7 footer with solid rebounding and is defensive-oriented. Everything you’d want from a center on a championship team. One of the best help defenders in the league. He’s strong enough to handle any big-name center one on one, while mobile enough to be a certified PITA if guarding a limited offensive player and allowed to roam the floor. He’s definitely not afraid to take a charge, and most importantly will HUSTLE his butt off every night, every minute he’s on the floor. Pefect glue guy.
David West – 19ppg, 7.6rpg, 2.3apg, 1spg, 1bpg, 51%FG
A mobile PF who has a very fundamental game. He’s not an overly exciting player, but consistent and effective nonetheless. He can defend and is a solid rebounder, but makes his living by being an explosive scorer. He gives the team an excellent low post presence but he’s also got a terrific face-up game. Not only is he an amazing ball handler for his size, but he’s got a very consistent jump shot which extends to just inside the arc. He’ll do a great job spacing the floor, and will finish any drop-off from Iggy and Wade.
Andre Iguodala – 14ppg, 6.3apg, 5.8rpg, 1.5spg, 45%FG, 34% 3pt
Probably tied for 2nd most athletic player in the league with JSmith. Also in the top 3 for wing defenders. Combines extreme speed with extreme strength to give him a mismatch the majority of the time, whether at SG or SF. The most underrated part of his game is his passing, he’s an above average facilitator. He’s led his team as a point forward every year he’s been in the league. Pushing him from franchise player to 2nd best player on the team will do wonders for him I think. All the attention will be on Wade and West on offense, allowing him to attack the weak spots and increase his already efficient scoring. Also for the record he’s started 82 games 5 out of his 7 years in the league.
Dwyane Wade – 25.5ppg, 4.6apg, 6.4rpg, 1.8spg, 1bpg, 50%FG, 31% 3pt
What can you say about Wade other than that he’s the 2nd best overall player in the NBA? A former scoring champ and in the discussion for most efficient in the league. He’s the best rebounding and shot blocking SG, as well as being a top 5 wing defender. Despite being one of the quickest and most difficult players to guard, he’s also extremely unselfish and an exceptional facilitator. He’s proven that he’s willing to sacrifice to win it all. Last year his assists saw a dip from his usual 6/7apg numbers but that was due to him being a secondary ballhandler behind LeBron. On this team he’ll go back to his role of primary ballhandler. He’ll also be more comfortable going back to the clear first option.
Kirk Hinrich – 10.2ppg, 4apg, 2.5rpg, 1spg, 45%FG, 40% 3pt
His role is very clear. Play defense, and of course, knock down open shots. He’s an exceptional 3pt shooter off the catch and will absolutely love the looks he gets from Iggy and Wade drawing in the defense, or from David West post-ups.
Kenyon Martin – 8.6ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.3apg, 1spg, .7bpg, 51%FG
Another great glue guy, and I think him + Varejao will form a very mobile and dangerous defense. He’ll maintain the ball movement and ball spacing when West sits down, while making the defense even stronger. Solid 6th man.
Toney Douglas – 10.6ppg, 3rpg, 3apg, 1spg, 41%FG, 37% 3pt
Above average backup combo guard. He’s an amazing defender already (in the Knicks’ disastrous system) and has the potential to get even better. He’s also shot the 3 very well his 2 years in the league.
Leandro Barbosa – 13.3ppg, 2.1apg, 1.7rpg, 1spg, 45%FG
One the most explosive bench scorers in the league and possibly THE fastest player. Also capable of getting scorching hot from deep, as he’s a 39% career 3pt shooter, one year shooting 43% while hitting 2 and a half a game. When he’s on the floor with Wade and Iggy all you’re gonna see is a blur (a Brazilian one to be exact).
Tiago Splitter – 4.6ppg, 3.4rpg, 53%FG
Good all-around player who got limited minutes his rookie year. However he’s pretty NBA-ready and I think he’ll have a breakout year very soon. Also he’s won 2 FIBA gold medals with Barbosa.
Matt Bonner – 7.3ppg, 3.6rpg, 1apg, 46%FG, 46% 3pt
Decent overall player who brings some winning and experience to the bench along with KMart. Led the NBA in 3pt FG percentage this season, and when paired with West, Martin, or Miller will provide a super-spacing lineup for Iggy or Wade to do work.
Josh Childress – 5ppg, 3rpg, 56%FG
Didn’t get many minutes in his return to the US, but is still an extremely efficient player who put up 12ppg, 5rpg, and 1.5apg on 57% shooting his last year in the league.
Reserves: Brad Miller and Marquis Daniels, both have injury histories, but when healthy are great defenders/passers and solid backups
The Rotation:
Varejao 28 / Splitter 12 / Bonner 8
West 35 / Martin 13
Iguodala 38 / Childress 10
Wade 38 / Barbosa 10
Hinrich 25 / Douglas 18 / Barbosa 5
Basically all my guys are pretty versatile. Wade, Hinrich, Douglas, and Barbosa can all play both backcourt positions, Iggy and Daniels can play all 3 perimeter positions, and Varejao, Splitter, Bonner, and Miller can all play both F/C. Wade is basically the PG when Hinrich sits and Douglas/Barbosa come in. Barbosa will probably see some time with Wade and Iggy for a quick lineup, or Childress for a big lineup depending on matchups. One of Wade/Andre will probably be on the court at all times.
The Run-down:
If you want a point of reference for my team look at the eastern conference champs. Despite the worries about Wade and LeBron, two slashing facilitators, they made it all the way to the finals. Iguodala is basically a mini-LeBron. He’s as good of a defender, rebounder, and passer, but is a less gifted scorer. That’s not a problem however since Wade has proven he can be an extremely efficient 30ppg scorer all by himself. They were one of the top defenses simply because of their strength and speed on the wings. They switched everything, but their crazy speed allowed them to recover before the offense could do anything; I think Wade, Andre, and Douglas can match that.
David West, in my opinion, is a better 3rd fiddle than Bosh, who has proven he’s better as a 1st option on a bad team. Scoring, rebounding, and defense is pretty much a wash, but I think West is a better fit with Wade. Low post play was a weakness for the Heat, and West has a better post-up game + pick and roll game, compared to Bosh who primarily took jump shots or faced up leaving them to rely almost solely on isolation plays.
I fixed all the rest of the Heat’s weaknesses as well: the bench, consistent defense/shooting at the 1, and size, defense, and rebounding at the 5. Varejao is a HUGE improvement over Anthony, and 100 times more mobile than Big Z and Damp. Hinrich is an amazing shooter and defender who is better than Bibby, House, and Arroyo put together (Douglas is a better backup than Chalmers as well). Last but not least I’ve got an incredibly deep bench stacked with defense and offense at each position, in comparison to the Heat who made it to the Finals with the worst bench in the league.
Basically I took one of the best defenses in the league and improved the defense, while making the offense much more free flowing and well-rounded. I think I’ve got the best defense in the draft, and I’ve got 3 players who can offensively dominate the game on any night. If one of them gets hot, I don’t see how you’re gonna stop us.
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