Rafer Alston's unexpected departure and suspension last week has drawn speculation that the Miami Heat will target free agent point guard Mike James as his replacement.
James was released from the Washington Wizards on March 1 after averaging 4.5 points and 1.3 assists in the four games he played this season. At 34 and coming off the 10th team of his eight-year career, the journeyman point guard is hardly an appealing option.
But that's just the thing. The Heat haven't had a truly appealing option at point guard since Dwyane Wade had the honor his rookie season in 2003-04.
Damon Jones, Keyon Dooling, Jason Williams, Gary Payton, Smush Parker, Chris Quinn, Marcus Banks, Blake Ahern, Mario Chalmers, Carlos Arroyo, and Alston have all taken the helm for the Heat in the last six seasons since ...
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The Miami Heat’s Point Guard Problem Is Bigger Than This Season
Posted: 10th March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NBAComments Off on The Miami Heat’s Point Guard Problem Is Bigger Than This Season