The key to Miami’s NBA championship this year was their ability to hit the three in transition as well as off of penetration, and their capacity to convert at the free throw line.
Therefore, acquiring the best shooter in NBA history, Ray Allen, almost guarantees the Heat’s attendance at the 2013 NBA Finals.
Obviously LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are premiere scorers; however their game is centered around getting to the rim, and when defenses are able to collapse around them, teams are able to slow their offensive output—especially at key moments late in the game.
Nevertheless, both are nearly impossible to guard one-on-one and are very effective at getting their teammates involved, particularly as they draw defenders from the wings to help guard against penetration. While Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers, and at times even Chris Bosh, give LeBron and Wade decent passing options, having Ray Allen changes everything.
First and foremost, Allen will be a terror in the Heat’s half court offense. He is one of the best in the league at moving without the ball and using screens to get open, providing ...
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NBA Free Agency 2012: Ray Allen Cements Miami Heat’s Finals Return
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