2005-06 Heat?

If the Miami Heat had not traded for Shaquille O'Neal (and I can't decide if I think Shaquille or Hakeem Olajuwon was the best center Ive ever seen play), they could have fielded the following team during the 2005-2006 season. I am a big Lamar Odom fan. Pretty interesting...

PG: Jason Williams
SG: Dwayne Wade
SF: Lamar Odom
PF: Udonis Haslem
C: Alonzo Mourning

Bench:
PG: Gary Payton
SG: Caron Butler
SF: James Posey
PF: Antoine Walker
C: Michael Doleac

Draft Rankings

My draft "rankings" follow. I dont consider International players since its too difficult for me to effectively "scout" them. This is not considered to be a mock draft, but rather a projection of success.

1. Tyrus Thomas
2. Randy Foye
3. LaMarcus Alridge
4. Ronnie Brewer
5. Rajon Rondo
6. Guiellermo Diaz
7. Maurice Ager
8. Rudy Gay
9. Josh Boone
10. Rodney Carney

Darkhorse:
1. Taquan Dean
2. Daniel Horton

Sign Bobby Jackson, Please.

From Dime Magazine (www.dimemag.com)

"In case your favorite NBA squad is in need of a point guard/sixth man, Bobby Jackson will be available this summer. One of the top free agents on the market, B-Jax reportedly told a Sacramento radio station that he’s definitely not re-signing with the Grizzlies."

The Heat absolutely need to sign Bobby Jackson to replace Gary Payton - who incidentally should have retired 3 years ago. Jackson would be the perfect fit coming off the bench for the Heat behind Jason Williams.