Joel Anthony knows his role for the Miami Heat

28-year old center Joel Anthony’s role on the Miami Heat is to play defense and rebound.  He has played in 4 games in January so far and he is averaging 24.0 minutes, 1.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.3 assists and 1.3 blocked shots per game.  Anthony knows his role as he is only 1 of 2 shooting from the floor this month.  Besides putbacks & dunks, Anthony doesn’t get any shots for the Heat.  Anthony has now played in 35 games (9 starts) for the Heat so far this year and he is averaging 17.9 minutes, 1.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 0.3 assists and 1.4 blocked shots per game.