ASK IRA: Whose team? Who cares?

Q: This type of “whose team” talk has the potential to divide our team before they even play a game. Let’s not kill a good thing by stirring up strife that’s not there. — Reginald. A: Agreed, but it’s not as if the discussion is going to disappear. It’s not, especially on a national level. This team will be dissected like few others in recent years. And, honestly, I get the sense some of the national pundits would love to see this team implode, to have their I-told-you-so moments. No, the debate will not go away. This could be a season where it might be more enjoyable to take in the Sun Sports feed when the games also are on ESPN or TNT. Q: Who really cares whose team this is as long as they win? Am I wrong? — Frank. A: You’re not wrong if you’re looking for the Heat to succeed. It will be interesting to watch how Erik Spoelstra handles those questions for his mandatory interviews with the national broadcasters. Figure on W...