I'm not the biggest stickler for blog rules or anything like that. But c'mon, man! Get my name right.
If it was a joke, it was pretty funny. If not, it's probably even funnier.
Anyway, there's not a whole lot going on with the Heat -- or the NBA for that matter -- but folks are still concerned about the small forward position (fantasizing about Baron Davis in a Heat uniform is a bit out of control).
Was reading a website that broke down the efficiency ratings for small forwards, and it happened to be the opinion of this author that small forward is the toughest position to fill in the NBA because of what's required from it, which includes strong defense and the ability to knock down the three ball. If that's the case, the Heat could be in trouble because it doesn't have proven defenders or great shooters at that spot (unless you're assuming Cook can not only play but shoot the heck out of the ball).
Funny thing about the ratings, though, is the Heat small forward that ranked highest on the efficiency ratings is still on the team. That was Dorell Wright. If he can hit the three ball, which I hear he has been working on, then that would be huge.
The other thought that came to mind looking at the list is that Matt Barnes, Walter Herrmann, Bostjan Nachbar, Linton Johnson III and Matt Harpring were all in the top 20 on that list. So you don't have to be a big name or be a proven commodity to be effective -- especially when you're playing alongside Shaq and Dwyane. So maybe one of the Heat's guys can be a surprise small forward this upcoming year, assuming they don't go get Artest.
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