JOEL ANTHONY RUMORS & GOSSIP

Greg Anthony's Criticisms Lack Basis

During the Cavaliers vs. Heat game Tuesday night the NBATV panel of Chris Webber, Greg Anthony and former Heat guard Steve Smith gave a few of their opinions regarding some potential Miami Heat flaws – go figure. Anthony had this to say: "When you watch Miami, they play with arrogance. They feel like they can turn it on and off like a light switch and win a game whenever they...
Via Hot Hot Hoops  |  17 days ago

Joel Anthony Can’t Believe He’s on the NBA All-Star Ballot Either

Improbably, Joel Anthony’s name appears on the All-Star Ballot this year, and he can’t believe it. Please make sure to vote him in, everyone. From the Palm Beach Post: “He’s one of four Heat players on the East All-Star ballot, along with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. ‘I didn’t think they were serious,’ Anthony said. Anthony’s not a...
Via SLAM Online  |  January 05, 2012

Screeching halt: Joel Anthony seeks to avoid whistles

The first whistle came 3 minutes, 5 seconds into Sunday's exhibition opener against the Orlando Magic. That Joel Anthony could deal with. The second came 19 seconds later. That had the Heat center muttering, "Not again."
Via Sun Sentinel  |  December 20, 2011

Joel Anthony did nothing in the NBA Finals for the Miami Heat

28-year old center Joel Anthony was awful in the NBA Finals.  He played in 6 games (all starts) for the Heat in the NBA Finals and he averaged 20.5 minutes, 1.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 0.3 assists and 1.2 blocked shots per game.  He only shot 4 of 14 from the floor (28.6%) and he didn’t get to the free throw line even once!  He played in 21 games (13 starts) for the Heat in...
Via Heat Locker  |  June 13, 2011
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Derrick Rose throws down on Joel Anthony

This is as good as it gets. Derrick Rose splits two Miami Heat defenders at the top of the key and proceeds to absolutely throw down a monster dunk on poor Joel Anthony during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals in the NBA playoffs. via @blazersedge Link to original article: Derrick Rose Dunks On Joel Anthony… Doesn’t Apologize Article found on: Cosby Sweaters
Via Cosby Sweaters  |  May 24, 2011

ASK IRA: Is Joel Anthony an answer against Garnett?

Q: I think Joel Anthony is ready to cover Garnett for extended minutes. Put Damp on Big Baby and Perkins. — Eric. A: The problem with playing Anthony against the Celtics, and particularly against Garnett, is that it then allows Garnett to freelance defensively as a one-man zone due to Anthony’s lack of offensive prowess. And there is no way Erick Dampier can cover Davis...
Via Sun Sentinel  |  February 13, 2011

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 shotsÂ...
Via Heat Locker  |  January 10, 2011

Joel Anthony’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

Over the past week, Joel Anthony found himself on the short end of the score five times. It might take a month, or two, for him to reach that total this season with the Miami Heat. No, the World Championships treated neither the 28-year-old shot-blocking center nor his Canadian national team very well. Heat center Joel Anthony, playing for the Canadian national team, battles for...
Via Sun Sentinel  |  September 02, 2010

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...
Via Sun Sentinel  |  August 28, 2010

Joel Anthony opts out of his contract with the Miami Heat

27-year old center Joel Anthony has opted out of his contract for the 2010-11 season thus becoming a unrestricted free agent. Anthony played in 80 games (16 starts) for the Heat last season and he averaged 16.5 minutes, 2.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 0.2 assists and 1.4 blocked shots per game. He has played in 169 games (45 starts) in his three years with the Heat in which he has averaged...
Via Heat Locker  |  June 24, 2010
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