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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Miami Heat not so HOT......but you already knew that.

Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat shoots a jumpshot during a game against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Arena on November 22, 2010 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Not everything is coming up roses for the Cavaliers since the departure of LeBron James but as this team struggles, James finds himself in a struggle himself. This could not be what he dreamed it would be like inMiami. The Miami Heat have lost two straight and sit at 8-6 , including 6-3 at home thus far. Sure it is early, but James did not expect this

LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat passes during a game against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Arena on November 22, 2010 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

The Heat have lost swingman Mike Miller for a couple of months and now they lose one of their few big men, Udonis Haslem, for the season. The Heat have not found a rhythm just yet with James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

For James, he is struggling with his shooting especially from three-point range as he is shooting just 29 percent. James and Wade have fit together like oil and water as well.

Even further more, the talk has increased that head coach Erik Spoelstra may be dealt the same fate that Stan Van Gundy did back in 2005. Back then Heat president Pat Riley forced Van Gundy out and took over the coaching duties.

Dwyane Wade #3 and LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat look on during a game against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Arena on November 22, 2010 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Riley led the Heat to an NBA title that year and now his shadow is lurking over Spoelstra. This cannot be the situation that James and Riley talked about two years prior to this season but just maybe Riley is getting what he deserves for tampering.

On the court, Wade looks like he did when he was a freshman back at Marquette instead of one of the NBA's elite players. Wade and James look as if they will not be able to co-exist through the long NBA season.

Both Wade and James have struggled offensively and both have had a habit of holding the ball way too long on every possession. This is something all Cavaliers fans know all too well.

Despite having three all stars, the Heat do not have enough talent to battle with the elite of the Eastern Conference. Once again, James is failing when he is considered the favorite and not the underdog.

For two straight years, the Cavaliers were considered the favorites to win the East but with James, the pressure got the best of him. In fact last season, he went out with a whimper as he quit and choked in the second round against the Celtics.

Danny Granger #33 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles around LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on November 22, 2010 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

James and 'his talents' have shown that it is not as easy as it was in the Olympics. James expected the Heat to have great success but now maybe he realizes that the team lacks real talent outside of the 'Big Three.'

Guys like James Jones, Carlos Arroyo, Eddie House, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Joel Anthony and Jerry Stackhouse are nothing more than has-beens or never will-be's. It has become more of a struggle for the Heat than a cakewalk.

Too many so-called experts thought that this team may compete for the NBA's best regular season record of 72-10 set by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. That season, the Bulls did not lose their sixth game until February 23 where they had a mark of 48-6.

For the Heat to match the Bulls mark, they would have to go 64-4 the rest of the way. Everyone knows James and company do not have it in them.

The grass may not be greener for James right now, but he set himself up for all this harsh criticisms by his selfish acts. He wanted to play second-fiddle and win a title on someone else's back, that of Wade's.