Why No Move May be the Best Move

A few months ago we made "The Case for Allen Iverson" and speculated how his addition could help tide over Dwyane Wade's disappointment with the team. Now, it's all quiet on the South Beach front and the feud between Wade and Pat Riley has taken a back seat. After the failed attempt at Lamar Odom and the subsided discussions including a Boozer-to-Miami trade it seems that reality has set in: The Heat will likely be entering the 09-10 season as is.

The issue here is short-term success versus long-term success. On the short-term side you have Wade wanting the Heat to be a contender A.S.A.P. On the long-term end you have Riley and his vision of an open checkbook for the 2010 free agent market. It seems that at this stage the long-term route is the best choice.

ESPN.com already dubbed Miami as the best prepared team for the big "Twenty-Ten." That justifies Riley's course of action and gives fans a reason to see hope. It may not be a popular move, but it's likely to be the smart move.

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