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Andersen Continues To Give HEAT Big Boost Off Bench

Posted by dbarmmer, 05 June 2013 · 0 views
Chris Andersen, Miami Heat and 8 more...
By Dylan Barmmer

It seems like Chris Andersen has been a key component in the HEAT's culture of hard work and winning basketball for a long time.

In reality, however, the sinewy, savvy 6-foot-10, 228-pound forward/center has only been with the HEAT since he signed his first 10-day contract with the club on Jan. 20 of this year .

But in those four-and-...


Cole Making & Scoring Points In His Second Postseason Run

Posted by dbarmmer, 17 May 2013 · 1,531 views
Norris Cole, Miami Heat and 8 more...
By Dylan Barmmer

Few people expected this from Norris Cole.

When the HEAT capped their franchise record-setting and NBA-leading 2012-13 regular season by winning 37 of their final 39 games, including 27 straight at one point, Cole's professionalism, passion and play backing up Mario Chalmers  at the point turned heads and opened eyes among HEAT fans wh...


Udonis Haslem Remains Ready To Rock Any Role

Posted by dbarmmer, 03 May 2013 · 961 views
Udonis Haslem, veteran, rebounder and 6 more...
By Dylan Barmmer    

When talk turns to the HEAT, it is often LeBron James , Dwyane Wade  or Chris Bosh  – or the talented trio of NBA All-Stars as a collective unit – who serve as the conversation starters and focal points of discussion.    

But if the HEAT had a heartbeat – if you had to pick one player who truly, deeply and naturally personifies not...


Ray Allen Gives HEAT Another Great Title Shot

Posted by dbarmmer, 08 April 2013 · 1,979 views
Ray Allen, 3-pointer and 8 more...
By Dylan Barmmer

Ray Allen has seen and done and won a lot during the course of his brilliant 17-year NBA career.

Like a 2000 Olympic Gold medal. A 2008 NBA Championship. Four franchises (on both coasts and in the heart of the midwest). Ten NBA All-Star Game selections.

And an NBA-record 2,857 3-point field goals (the closest active player to that...


Chalmers Continues To Excel In Clutch Moments For HEAT

Posted by dbarmmer, 21 March 2013 · 2,704 views
Mario Chalmers, 3-pointers and 5 more...
By Dylan Barmmer

Call him Mr. March Madness.

Or Super Mario.

Or The HEAT's unsung X-Factor.

Whatever you call Mario Chalmers, make sure to show the man some serious respect.

Because over the course of his basketball career, the fifth-year HEAT point guard has proven time and time again that he is, above all else, a winner. With a serious...


Dwyane Wade Dominating In All Areas In 10th NBA Season

Posted by dbarmmer, 07 March 2013 · 3,913 views
Dwyane Wade, scoring, passing and 7 more...
By Dylan Barmmer

Dwyane Wade wasn't always at his best last season.

A sore and at-times swollen left knee challenged him often, especially in the postseason. But the face of the franchise still played a vital and irreplaceable role as the HEAT claimed their second NBA title, averaging 22.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3...


Andersen Fitting Right In With HEAT

Posted by dbarmmer, 19 February 2013 · 7,336 views
Chris Andersen, rebounding and 8 more...
By Dylan Barmmer

His impact has been immediate.

And his energy, electric.

When the HEAT signed 10-year veteran forward-center Chris Andersen to a 10-day contract on Jan. 20, they knew they were getting a player who has always proven capable of providing copious amounts of both – the impact imprinting itself all across the court and the stat sheet, and...


LeBron James: The Gift Who Keeps On Giving

Posted by dbarmmer, 23 December 2012 · 3,041 views
LeBron James, NBA MVP and 8 more...
By Dylan Barmmer

At this point, it's hard to even find a point to start – or finish – when it comes to discussing the all-around brilliance of LeBron James.

In fact, James' brilliance has become so consistent, it's almost as if it's commonplace to HEAT fans.

Turn on the game on TV, or slide into your seat at AmericanAirlines Arena, and you're bound to...


Maturing Cole Seeing More Action In Second Season

Posted by dbarmmer, 11 December 2012 · 2,113 views
Norris Cole, point guard, youth and 6 more...
By Dylan Barmmer

He brings an instant infusion of speed, toughness and aggression every time he hits the floor.

His football background translates into a physical, intriguing and exciting style of play.

His youth and enthusiasm seem to often inspire his veteran HEAT teammates.

And 24-year-old reserve point guard Norris Cole not only understands...


Battier Coming Up Big For HEAT

Posted by dbarmmer, 18 November 2012 · 1,933 views
Shane Battier, three-pointers and 7 more...
By Dylan Barmmer

He's playing a new position.

He's giving up 20, 30, 40, 50 pounds per game on the defensive end.

He's in just his second season in the HEAT system.

But Shane Battier is getting the job done. And then some.

Battier has accomplished a lot throughout a professional basketball career that has spanned 12 seasons and three...