The start of the Miami Heat's season has certainly been a forgettable one. They own the Eastern Conference's worst record at 4-13 and have the 3rd worst record in the league. A huge drop from a team that is only 2 years removed from a championship. But in a season with not much to brag about, there has been one bright spot: The immediate impact of Daequan Cook.
Daeqaun Cook, drafted out of Ohio State in the first round by the Philadelphia 76ers, and then traded to the Miami Heat for their first round pick, was not expected to do much for the Heat. He wasn't even expected to make it off the bench. But not only has he accomplished that, he has made an immediate presence on this struggling team. Cook, the Buckeyes 6th man in his one and only year with Ohio State, has averaged 10 points a game in just under 20 minutes a game. Not only that, his speed and athleticism has been welcomed on a veteran and aging team. In addition to that, he has been able to knock down the occasional 3 and is 3rd on the team in field goal percentage. And this is all in just his rookie year. Unlike the Heat's past 2 draft picks, Dorell Wright and Wayne Simien, Cook has been a success and will be a huge piece of this franchise's future when Jason Williams is gone (which could be soon). The Heat were in desperate need of a point guard and the draft of Cook was very smart and will definitely pay off.
So in a season of failure and desperation, Daequan Cook has at least given a look into what the future could look like for the Miami Heat's point guard position. Hopefully the 3 D's, Dwyane Wade, Daequan Cook, and Dorell Wright can form their own "Big Three" and get the Heat back to championship form in the future, or maybe even this year?
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I think you are right about that, Williams has seen better days. The heat are way too old. Look at how the Orlando Magic have done it, they have youth at the key positions. The heat need to find a young big man to play some minutes, because although I like Alonzo, his the clock is ticking on his career as well.
I think south florida has lost its ability to produce championship teams - did we get too fat and happy?
good observation about Cook. It's interesting that Pat Riley, who doesn't like to use young players, is using Cook more and more. He sees what everyone does: His youthful athleticism and energy give a boost to this team. If he keeps developing, it should be interesting to see him play alongside Wade for the next decade ...
Normally i strongly dislike players from Ohio state cuz i am loyal to Florida basketball and football but after watching Daequan do his thing the last few nights i wouldnt care if he came from UM cuz that boy can ball.
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