NBA: Why the Miami Heat Will Always Be the Best of Any Future Superteams
Whether you love or hate the Miami Heat, you remember exactly what you were doing when you found out the Heat had formed a "superteam." Most were glued to the television watching ESPN's "The Decision," while others took the word of ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith, who had announced James intentions days before his televised decision.
A moment like last season doesn't happen often in the NBA. One storyline dominated the headlines of the NBA from beginning to end, and it was "how would the Miami Heat fare?" The team endured a horrific start to win the Eastern Conference and make the NBA Finals. They would eventually be ousted at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks in six games.
Many thought it was a disappointing season for the newly formed Heat, but the season was actually successful considering all the obstacles. No team in NBA history can ever say they had the two best players in the league on their team simultaneously.
Teaching LeBron James and Dwyane Wade to work together while throwing Chris Bosh into the mix was no easy task. The Heat dealt with major injuries to their two best players off the bench and also had a young head coach at the helm.
Despite the odds, they still made quick work of their Eastern Conference foes in the playoffs and came within two games of their championship dream.
The Heat may go on to win titles, but no season will compare to the inaugural one of the Big Three in Miami. No team had ever pulled off such a feat in free agency. It simply was fun to watch and had our attention.
Many other teams are now scrambling to build their own super team in the wake of what is going on in Miami. The New York Knicks now boast the trio of Carmelo Anthony, Amare' Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler. The L.A. Clippers made great moves to put Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups and Blake Griffin on the same squad. The competition will be great, but people are sadly mistaken if they believe other teams will surpass what the Heat accomplished.
None of the present or future super teams will make the Finals their first year together. None will be as closely followed as the team in South Beach. Finally, none will ever boast "Flash" and "the King." Sure, Dwight Howard can go to L.A. or New Jersey. Derrick Rose can reel in whomever he needs. They still won't touch Miami and it's not even close.
The Heat were the first to do it. They will also be the last standing. I can't wait to see the Knicks and the Clippers first year together. Miami will make them all look inferior.
In the years to come we will remember the Heatles. The same can't be said for every other super team.
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