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NBA VIEW: Miami Heat – The Future’s So Bright You Really Have to Be Careful You Don’t Get Melanoma

December 9th, 2009 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY

I wrote about Michael Beasley the other day when Miami played the Trailblazers, and might almost submit that post alone to summarize the Miami Heat.  But they have more going for them than just Beasley’s assent.  They’ve only got $24 million in salary committed next season plus a raise in Wade’s new contract assuming he [...]

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The Future, Last Night in Miami – Part 2

December 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY

It doesn’t have to be a great game to get my attention.  The other night’s Trailblazers/Heat matchup was competitive, but nothing special.  Watching Greg Oden and Michael Beasley go at each other, on the other hand, was sensational. Amid a bevy if impressive sequences, the most significant play of the game to me (in a [...]

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The Future, Last Night in Miami – Part 1

December 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY, ROAD WRITING

It doesn’t have to be a great game to get my attention.  Last night’s Trailblazers/Heat matchup was competitive, but nothing special.  Watching Greg Oden and Michael Beasley go at each other, on the other hand, was sensational. Amid a bevy if impressive sequences, the most significant play of the game to me (in a big [...]

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