Joel Anthony’s bizarro current existence

Joel Anthony finds himself in a bizarro world that few in the sport will ever experience. Come this season, Anthony’s role with the Heat will be to rebound, defend, block shots and generally stay out of the way on offense. But for the next two weeks, the 6-foot-9 center stands as a featured attraction for Canada’s national team. He also stands somewhat alone. Joel Anthony is experiencing a different basketball life when the jersey doesn't read "Heat." Saturday was a prime example, when there was no LeBron, Wade or Bosh in support. Instead, Anthony scored a team-high 17 points for Canada and his team still lost by 10 to Lebanon in the World Championships. Yes, Lebanon. Anthony was very, very good. His teammates were very, very not. Perhaps this merely is a way of serving penance for the orgy of supporting talent that will be at his side this season. For now, being the man isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. “We played three solid quarters of b...