Could Miami Actually Get A Big Three?

A Transaction Unnoticed

A small transaction took place yesterday in the NBA that a lot of people did not notice. The Miami Heat traded Daquan Cook and their first round pick, (No. 18 respectively) to the Oklahoma City Thunder to clear cap space and OK City gets a shooter. The conventional thought was that Miami could sign two max players with one being Wade, but what this move actually does is give the Heat an opportunity to sign three max players. So the possibility of DWade, Lebron and maybe a Chris Bosh or Amare' Stoudamire. The balance of basketball power could shift dramatically from the west to the east.

I don't think Lebron stays in Cleveland as I have previously written. The have never constructed the right team around him and its not his fault. Its just didn't workout. But if Lebron goes to Miami, then he really means what he says that it is about winning championships. Partnering with Wade and possibly another superstar would definitely give him the opportunity to winning multiple championships. Wade would provide Lebron the edge and leadership he needs to learn how to win, Wade has been there before. He's a former Final MVP. Miami is also perfect because it provides Lebron a place where there is no state income tax on his large paycheck. That's why New York would never make sense, that state tax income is way too high. That is also why I am eliminating the Clippers, even though their roster and the exposure is very appealing. If Lebron sits down with Pat Riley in South Beach on his recruiting trip, its over. Riles and the natives with the beautiful beaches and the exposure that Miami can give will be hard for the King to turn down. Riley knows how to appeal to players and knows how to win championships. If Lebron really wants to win, then Miami is the best option for him, with Chicago being second. The one person I feel sorry for is Eric Spoelstra because if Miami gets Lebron and Bosh or Stoudemire, the Riley will come down from the front office and lead the team to another title.

July 1st is right around the corner and the intrigue is building. Another big three could be coming and that might be the right formula to dethrone the Lakers.