Erik Spoelstra still mum on Heat's starting lineup

by David Dwork on Oct 26, 2009 7:50 PM EDT

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It appears that we are going to have to wait until Wednesday to find out what starting lineup Erik Spoelstra is going to roll out. The coach told reporters after Heat practice on Monday that he wasn't trying to be super secretive or anything, but that he wants to keep his players minds on nothing other then playing.

"It's not that I'm trying to have a veil of secrecy over everything that comes out of this gym," he said. "I just want the focus right now on playing and nothing else. It's a long time in between games and a lot can be filled in players' heads within that time."

The whole lineup inst a secret; I'm sure we can pencil in Dwyane Wade at the 2, Chalmers at the point and Jermaine O'Neal at center. It comes down to if Michael Beasley, who we could see in several different places on Wednesday night. It seemed that the goal was to get him ready to start at small forward, but he could also end up playing power forward which brings the question of whether Beasley will start over Udonis Haslem (more likely) or have Beasley come off the bench.

If Beasley ends up playing power forward, then there will be decision between Quentin Richardson and James Jones of who starts at the 3. Judging by what we saw in the preseason, I'd say Jones deserves a spot. Either way, it's nice to have options. Hopefully the decision will continue to be a tough one, and in a sense that both players are playing well.

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Where would you prefer Michael Beasley to start the season?

Starting SF

80 votes

Starting PF

93 votes

Coming off the bench (6th man of the year...?)

41 votes

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on the bench in a snuggie.

by milhouse on Oct 27, 2009 9:18 AM EDT reply actions

lmao. Maybe they can get him an Miami Heat sunggie.

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by David Dwork on Oct 27, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh I want one! Lol

Beasley should definitely start. And while I like the idea of Hadlem coming off the bench cause he would bring tons of energy, I think he’s equally as good in the starting line-up. So Beasley should start at SF. Deaquan or Q-Rich should be the 6th man.

by JP 23 on Oct 27, 2009 2:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I'm surprised most people want beas at SF

Unless he utterly dominates at the 3 once the season starts, I will still see him as a 4. He seems to have faith in his skills though so more power to him

by kazam92 on Oct 27, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

I agree, I see him better suited as a 4 as well, but hopefully that will change after seeing him play the 3.

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by David Dwork on Oct 27, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions

ummm....

This is a tough call for me but I think he needs to develope more of a shot from the 3 b4 he is at the 3. He is too slow/strong for the 3 but he is to small for the 4… If he can run a FAST BREAK OFFENSE with him Chalmers, Wade, Q-Rich, and HEALTHY Jermain. Thats a good fast break team. We will have trouble thouth if we have to face someone tall like Roy Hibbert and Troy Murphy though, O wait a minute we do…2nd game of the season. Well it will definetely be an interesting season for the beas!

by MARLINSSCORE on Oct 27, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions