Miami Heat: Five Questions Heading Into Training Camp

September 28th, 2010 by MIA Sports Guy Leave a reply »

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As Miami Heat training camp begins today at Hurlburt Field, just 15 miles from Eglin Air Force Base, there are still several questions that need answering surrounding the most highly anticipated Heat team in franchise history.

1. Who will play the point?

Mario Chalmers has the job to lose. It hasn’t been an ideal offseason for the third-year man out of Kansas. He suffered a high ankle sprain limiting his workouts for a good portion of the summer. If Chalmers can bring two important skills to the table—shooting and defense—he will be the starting point guard for the foreseeable future. If he can’t knock down open perimeter shots, his value to the team diminishes.

They don’t need him to be a playmaking point in the mold of a Steve Nash or a scoring guard in the form of a Jameer Nelson. They need him to complement the super core of Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.

Carlos Arroyo is the next logical solution. He’s a calm, smart player who knows how to run a team and get the stars the ball where they can use it.

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