The HEAT starting 5.

[Dave Gray]

I don't know if you've noticed, but the HEAT starting 5 changes a lot.  ...not only does it change, but guys who were starting are now not even playing (or they're cut).

Previously, both Arroyo and Ilgauskas were starters.  Now, one is cut after not playing, and the other has very limited minutes (now it's injury, but was getting hardly any minutes before that.  Guys like James Jones were playing a lot and contributing and now they can't find the court.

Who do you think are the best 5 for the HEAT?  Does that 5 depend on who you're playing?

Alternatively, which role-players do you like for various situations?

[Sunstroke]

IMO, the best starting five for the Heat right now:

PG: Mario Chalmers
SG: Dwyane Wade
SF: Super Bron-Bron
PF: Chris Bosh
C:  Joel Anthony

Once Udonis gets back, I'd put him in Anthony's starting slot and bring Anthony off the pine. Miami's bench is sooooo weak though. It's hard to look more than 2-3 spots deep on the bench before you start cringing.

[Dave Gray]

I guess that Chalmers is our best all around PG, but he doesn't really excel at anything.  I think that Bibby shoots well and distributes well (but has no D).   James Jones shoots well and defends well (but can't distribute).

As for Centers, Z is your best offensive option, but isn't very tough inside.  Joel "oven mitts" Anthony shouldn't be anywhere near a basketball on offense.  Dampier is a tough guy, but kinda like Chalmers, isn't particularly good in any one area.

I don't know if you can start Haslem against some of these big NBA centers.  I think that he's going to play forward with Lebron in the game.  ...kinda how Wade/Bosh play together.  I bet it will be Haslem/Lebron.