With Mike Miller signed, what's next for the Heat?
After what feels like weeks of waiting (really it was just a few days), the Heat finally was able to officially sign forward Mike Miller to a 5-year contract on Thursday. A roster that was very recently considered/assumed to be ‘3 guys and a bunch of scrubs' has quickly evolved into a very formidable and downright scary group of basketball players.
With Miller now locked up, the Heat has reached the $58 million salary cap. That means they can start signing free agents willing to play for the minimum, some of which have already began lining up. Zydrunas ‘The Igloo' Ilgauskas and Juwan Howard are both practically on the team, but we've done that dance with Howard before. Still, both could be members of the Heat by the end of the weekend.
Past that, there are still some options for the Heat to explore. Judging by the members of this site, Jason Williams should absolutely be the next guy to sign on the dotted line. As a player, I am all for this move. Experienced and smart, he showed us last season in Orlando that there are still a lot of shots in his arsenal.
It will be interesting to see if/how J-Will responds to the comments he made earlier this year about the 06 Heat team, but from a basketball standpoint this move makes a ton of sense. Regardless of what kind of offense they primarily run, the Heat will need some kind of true point guard on their roster. It's ironic that Jason Williams could be brought in to do for Mario Chalmers what Gary Payton was brought in to do for Jason Williams back in 2006; provide leadership, a veterans presence and (to some extent) defense...though Payton was one of the best defenders at that position, ever.
Another guy I'd like to bring south from Orlando is Matt Barnes. He is a great defender who can shoot and score; a perfect fit to come off of this teams bench. The question would be though, where does he fit in? Barnes is a forward, and the Heat already has Chris Bosh, LeBron James, Udonis Haslem and now Mike Miller. There are always ways to make it work, but that could come into consideration when Barnes weighs his options.
Miami and Boston seem to be his final two choices, though other teams are said to be in the running. This all stems from Barnes being upset with Orlando for not offering him a contract to come back and then signing Quentin Richardson. The Magic has also apparently matched the Bulls offer sheet with J.J. Redick, which puts them at the cap.
Barnes offered this message on his Twitter page Wednesday afternoon "2maro is the day. I will let my fans know where I'm going to sign. Its gonna SURPRISE you!!!! Keep it locked." Whether or not that means Miami is something we'll have to wait a few more hours to find out.
The option to bring back James Jones could be lessening because it seems the Spurs have him in their sights. San Antonio has about $2.3 million left in cap space to spend, and Jones is towards the top of their want list. Miami can now only offer players the veteran's minimum, which for Jones wouldn't be close to that $2.3
Moving on, now that the Michael Beasley trade has finally been processed, he can speak about his former team. I wasn't sure what to expect because while I never thought Super Cool was the smartest guy, he always had a sense of swag to him. Here is what Beasley had to say on Wednesday:
"I don't want to say anything I'm going to regret. Miami had to do what they needed to do to accomplish their goals over the summer. They wanted one big free agent or two, they got all the free agents. You've got to clear some small things to get the big things in. And I'm OK with that.""Coach Riley sat me down and told me, 'If this happens . . . ' At the time we all thought the Big Three was just a myth. So never in a million years did I think it was going to happen. Coach Riley let me know if he had a chance to get LeBron James or Chris Bosh, it could happen. So I was sort of prepared for it. It happened and I'm a Timberwolve now."
Some very mature words from the former 2nd overall pick. I can honestly say I wish Beasley nothing but the best up in Minnesota. Leaving here with class puts a nice bow on Super Cool's Miami Adventure.
Finally...for all you J-Will lovers out there, here is probably my best memory (game-wise) for Williams. Enjoy!
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Bit of class from Beasley – Like Riley said the decision wasn’t a knock against him, just that he would not of fit into the rotation. I hope he shines in Minnesota.
It’ll be interesting to see who the remaining signings are over the coming days…I hope Barnes and JWill come to the Heat with a couple of the guys doing the rounds in the summer league games now.
Not impressed with Pittman so far – he has size but his hands have been terrible – Vernado’s positioning has been great defensively but he may struggle with his size at the next level. On a positive note the guards have been playing great – Beverley and Hasbrouck especially.
"Great effort springs naturally from great attitude" - Pat Riley
"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships" - Michael Jordan
Matt barnes
Is he willing to sign for the minimum?
I hope so, he's still pissed at Orlando
So let’s bring J Will and Barnes to personally beat the snot out of those asses
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
You're right on Beasley and Pittman
I went to Univeristy of Texas and had to suffer last year watching a lineman play basketball – the amazing thing is that he can shed weight like it is clothing and he has HUGE hands – give him some time and he will fit in.
GET J WILL!!!!!!!!!!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Yo Kenny - I bet you are living life high right now with this article
You’ve been speaking the truth for weeks now – I am your forever servant if you persuade the Heat via your posts to sign J Dubb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ll be in that box with you for sure!!!
No shit Kenny
Nice work getting the word out there. We know what we want and you are damn persistent! Thank you – also thank you for the follow up email – I’m down. You’ve got a place to stay for the home games if you need it – South Beach!
Great tickets!!!
Can’t wait for us to sign J Will and WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good on ya mate!
by J Will goes for second title in Miami on Jul 16, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
The credit goes to J Will himself
He is my passion in basketball – give me D Wade, LBJ and Bosh and I may do something crazy like buy all of you J Will Miami jerseys!!!!
BRING US J WILL – over 70% of the vote from Heat fans say bring US J WILL!!!!!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ll be happy when I can take my J-Will jersey out of my closet, away from the Shaq jersey, and wear it with White Chocolaty pride.
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by David Dwork on Jul 16, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
David Dwork
I know you’re a player, but one of my tickets has your name all over it!!! My email is crowlaw.tx@gmail.com and I am a man of my word – hope to see you there WHEN we sign J Dubb!!!! I may even get tattoos to please the basketball Gods if we get him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Check ur e-mail
and never doubt the whiteboy connection :o)
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by David Dwork on Jul 16, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Right on, right on
W-H-I-T-E-B-O-Y knuckles!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
NICE!
I hit you back, my offer is always good so long as I’m alive and Riley signs Dubb!!!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Classy words from Supercool.
2009 NY Phin PhansFantasy League Champion
2009 Best Regular Season Record in NYPPL.
2010 The Jim Mandich NewsFlash Award Winner.
""It only ends once. Everything that comes before is just progress"
Love the maturity from Beasley!
Looks like he’s been taking lessons from UD while he was here =P
by ap3604 on Jul 16, 2010 6:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I remember that J Will clip.
It was game 5 of the ECF.
Wade has flu like symptoms and somebody else had to step up…
Guess who it was?
Not Shaq right away but it was J Will
I think he went 11/12 from the field in total.
22 points.
Game 6 - you're right and he had 9 assists with 1 or 2 TO's!!
This is what we need – PAT MAN, COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Hmm
Rasual Butler or Matt Barnes.
Maybe Rasual is doing the same thing Boozer did.
Wait and see who we sign at final backup wing and wait to see where Barnes goes before he makes his decision.
Barnes?
We keep adding players but how many minutes do we have left for bench guys?
LETS GO HEAT!!!!!!!
Joel Anthony is the man
Henne please don't be good be Great
This is how it goes
We do need a backup pg,If Barnes is signed he can play backup sf and Miller can play backup sg, if Rasual Butler is signed then he is the backup sg and Miller is backup sf,J Will should be resigned as backup pg,Magloire as starting center.
SO 3 spots to be filled.
Backup pg,sg/sf depending on Butler/Barnes and Magloire at starting center.
by thedeeofdees on Jul 16, 2010 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Let Williams have a shot at getting the starting job
He doesn’t have to put up big minutes – just gives him the role of showing the youngsters how to do it the J Will way.
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I was also impressed with Beasley's class
Riley still had nice things to say about him upon his exit. Good for them, usually with that high of a pick there’s some bitterness from either side when things don’t work out. Good luck to him, I honestly hope to see him blossom in Minny.
I think Barnes is Miami-bound and I knew there was a reason I held onto that J-Will jersey of mine.
Appreciate a generous owner, accomplished VP, strong GM and fair coach
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by special agent wildcat on Jul 16, 2010 8:23 AM EDT reply actions
Hopefully
He goes back to 44 though – old Pistol Pete and Jerry West! Gotta love to see White Chocolate in 4’s! BUT I’LL TAKE HIM ANYWAY HE COMES. As soon as he signs (pray), I am buying all brand new J Will Miami gear – head to toe!!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Man I still say forget Beasley
Beasley is no longer on this team finally.
Now then…
Weather we get Barnes or Rasual Butler I don’t mind.
Resign J Will and Magloire too!
Lol I'm glad Igloo stuck
J-Will J-Will J-Will!!!
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." -Master Oogway-
yeah i figure if I study high, take the test high, get high scores! right? -redman-
The official Kory Sheets clan leader!!! LaRon Byrd the next Phenom out of Miami!!!
Wade County and The 3 Kings!!! Bring J-Will back to Miami!!!
David...
You are the f’ing man!!! Did you read my mind last night when I was asleep?
Seriously – you are dead on. Us Heat fans know what we want and what we need: True PG with mentor capacity, hits the 3 and passes like no other, i.e. J Will.
Here is what he said about the 2006 team:
“We weren’t as focused when we won the championship in 2006. I can say that. I was there. I saw it. I was at the shootarounds, all the practices and stuff. Don’t get me wrong. We got the job done. But here (in Orlando), with every little thing, we’re so focused.”
“I didn’t even know that was going to be a shot at the title. But I’ll take it. D-Wade carried a lot of that slack.”
I think this is more of an observation by J Dubb – not bashing. I think knowing that he could drive and dish to Wade with 1/2 the effort it took him at Orlando made him made that observation. In plain language: he had better players that fit his style better in Miami and it made it easier for him to win without having to practice, practice, practive – the “laid back” comment.
BRING US THE KING OF THE DIMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love you man!!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 10:13 AM EDT reply actions
agreed.
i did not read williams’ comments as derogatory in any way. as you said, he was making observations about his experience in ’06. and he did give d-wade credit for what he did to give us our title.
we need j-dubb.
Dolla Dolla bills y'all
That’s my man
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
surprise!
supercool exited with class. shocking, in fact. best of luck to him in minnesota.
barnes, butler, j-dubb, howard and z?
looks like things are taking shape!
Hells yea
I’ll buy a freaking box if we get J will for all my Pen is Mightier boys!!
Mark my word!
In the meantime, look at what we will be getting (hopefully!):
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 10:16 AM EDT reply actions
for sure!
i’ll fly back to miami for that. can you believe i live in ohio now? you can guess the reaction i get around here when wearing my #3 jersey!
gotta love it
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." -Master Oogway-
yeah i figure if I study high, take the test high, get high scores! right? -redman-
The official Kory Sheets clan leader!!! LaRon Byrd the next Phenom out of Miami!!!
Wade County and The 3 Kings!!! Bring J-Will back to Miami!!!
You should walk around with a #6 jersey!
by agradecimiento a dios on Jul 16, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm in Texas man
Imagine the looks when I’m sitting courtside in San Antonio or Dallas wearing J Will’s jersey or D Wade’s!!!
Good thing we have our guns and love them too down here, but I am a Miami man in my heart. Even named my 2 year old boy “Sonny” after Don Johnson’s character in Miami Vice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Next one will be named Wade or Jason!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 10:32 AM EDT reply actions
And Dollar Man`
you’re sitting front and center with me in the box if you can cover your airfare: email me at crowlaw.tx@gmail.com WHEN we sign J Will !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 10:33 AM EDT reply actions
Kenny has been calling it for weeks
Let’s get this done and thanks for the email back – I will be there if we sign Mr. Chocolate!!!
F$@! yea!!!
by Metro Dade Vice on Jul 16, 2010 10:37 AM EDT reply actions
Heat Dynasty!
PG’s=Chalmers,Hasbrouck,J Will
SG’s=Wade,Mike Miller
SF’s=LBJ,Barnes
PF’s=Bosh,Haslem,Juwan Howard
C’s=Magloire,Z,Joel Anthony
by thedeeofdees on Jul 16, 2010 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
DofD
you’ve got your PG’s mixed up – no way Williams is limited to 3rd string – 2nd at worst! But I agree with the rest!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 11:04 AM EDT reply actions
NO JWILL
hes had some nasty things to say about our championship team. and remember that play in the east finals against the C’s. when rondo out hustled him for a loose ball and won the game, is that the kind of player we want to add?
You gotta hate to lose more than you want to win
You have one hell of a short memory
or J Will personally took your girl – either way, you can’t deny that he is the BEST FIT for this team of all stars!! Again, his “trash talking language”:
“We weren’t as focused when we won the championship in 2006. I can say that. I was there. I saw it. I was at the shootarounds, all the practices and stuff. Don’t get me wrong. We got the job done. But here (in Orlando), with every little thing, we’re so focused.”
“I didn’t even know that was going to be a shot at the title. But I’ll take it. D-Wade carried a lot of that slack.”
This is called an opinion Sir and this is America – he is entitled to such. In fact – he is simply saying that D Wade does it all and the rest of the team took it for granted. Pretty smart if you ask me, and I’m asked advice for a living.
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Someone ban this troll please!!!!!!!!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
lol hes no troll hes one of our guys from the phinsider
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." -Master Oogway-
yeah i figure if I study high, take the test high, get high scores! right? -redman-
The official Kory Sheets clan leader!!! LaRon Byrd the next Phenom out of Miami!!!
Wade County and The 3 Kings!!! Bring J-Will back to Miami!!!
J Will should simply be brought in to teach Chalmers and Hasbrouck
If he is not brought back then:
PG’s=Chalmers,Hasbrouck,Beverley
No big deal
Very big deal
No J Will, no PG for this team….
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
No sir
Both of you look at the post above that shows the Magic’s top 10 plays last year – Williams has 1/3 of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No disrespect D – but Williams plays – mark my words.
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 11:06 AM EDT reply actions
Notice I did say J Will should teach Chalmers and Hasbrouck.
If Riles chooses not to resign him then:
Chalmers,Hasbrouck and Beverley.
But for now…
Chalmers,Hasbrouck,J Will
alwaysafan
That ball was kicked by Pietrus and Williams could not foul at that point – it did not “win” them the game and it did not define J Will. Here are his “shit talking” words as you say:
"We weren’t as focused when we won the championship in 2006. I can say that. I was there. I saw it. I was at the shootarounds, all the practices and stuff. Don’t get me wrong. We got the job done. But here (in Orlando), with every little thing, we’re so focused."
"I didn’t even know that was going to be a shot at the title. But I’ll take it. D-Wade carried a lot of that slack."
Go away troll
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 11:09 AM EDT reply actions
alwaysafan
Check this out chumpster:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVMNOOzNDSA
Tell me you don’t want him now SON
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 11:12 AM EDT reply actions
Why is it even a discussion?
With the exception of Derek Fisher, there is not a more perfect fit for this team at the PG position than Williams. He had a great working flow with D.Wade, he is an unselfish baller who cares about winning and on occasion making the other team’s defense look mediocre at best. He can mentor Rio while helping to lead a 2nd unit, or at times bring the energy to the first unit when Rio needs to sit down. J-Will can score when he needs to but first and foremost his play is predicated on creating for others, imagine what he can do with guys like Wade and Lebron on the wings and Bosh down low? Imagine what JWill can do in the open space when teams are double Wade, or maybe they double LBJ, either way, someone will be left open and JWill will take advantage.
Get it done Pat and the dynasty you envisioned will be complete. PERIOD
Looking forward to the Kevin Kolb era.
5-8-10...the day the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team won the 2011 NCAA Championship!!
EREX
you read my mind, thank you. I forever apoligize for a previous troll comment. Your knowledge is appreciated!
J Will – no question!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 12:21 PM EDT reply actions
"With Mike Miller signed, what's next for the Heat?"
Assemble your garbage time squad and start having your starters and two subs doing a whole lot of wind sprints. Your team is set.
Perfect nickname suggestion for the trio!!!
The Wade Brigade! Marching on forward to their goal of a title!
What are the odds
Miami signs someone who can single cover Dwight Howard?
Thanks to those who respond.
"The Cavaliers were a contender to win the finals therefore they will always be a threat to contend for a title."~Wally Balls 407
you might not need to sign Shaq
...in dixie land i'll take my stand to root for Atlanta
Big Z
can handle Howard – just like he’s done before! No need for Shaq, at all!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 4:37 PM EDT reply actions
Free these guys
Free J Will (PG to consider next to him: Keyon Dooling)
Resign Magloire!
Resign Joel!
Sign Barnes or Rasual Butler!(whoever wants to come)
No one else to consider besides White Chocolate
He is the perfect fit and should have been signed July 7th!!
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
This is taking too long!
How long are these guys taking to simply sign the contracts so we can have our roster?
J Will sign the damn contract!
Magloire sign the damn contract!
Joel sign!
Barnes say you want to come to Miami and sign!
No demands D
Pat has built it and they will come….
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 16, 2010 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
idk if barnes is gunna come
seems like he was about to sign with someone (heat or celtics were the likely teams) today but now some other teams came into the mix and im pretty sure they can offer him more money and more minutes…just depends what hes after. minutes or a ring
how many players do the heat have under contract thus far?
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
wade, bosh, james, chalmers, haslem, and miller?
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
officially yes
igloo and juwan howard(i think) have committed to the Heat
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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Jul 16, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Wrong!
Wade,Lebron,Bosh,Miller,Haslem,Chalmers,Hasbrouck,Z,Pittman was just recently signed
Thats 9 players under contract thus far.
4 more to go(J Will,Magloire,Joel Anthony,Barnes or Rasual Butler)
has Z officially signed yet?
and my bad, i didn’t know Pittman and Hasbrouck signed
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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Jul 16, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
and as a tip
if you replying to someone, hit the reply button, makes it much easier to follow the conversation
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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Jul 16, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Reports
says that Heat has signed Pittman and Joel Anthony
I guess they are holding to Pittman to make sure he keeps his weight down. Plus he’s still a hardworker, cant let summer games decide it all.
Hoorays for Anthony!! :D
About to sign Ilgauakas soon too.
i like pittman
and the Heat are notorious for their endurance workouts, Riles worked them past the point of exhaustion, there have been hundreds of reports of players throwing up during the workouts, and i’m sure Spo has picked up right where Riles left off, Pittman will be in shape, if not he will be suspended
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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Jul 16, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm
I still say resign Magloire too.
Word on the street is Barnes is talking to the cavs?
Really?
What happened to wanting to play for a contender?
He would be a jackass if he signs with the cavs.
He is all about money not winning.
No wonder he cannot stay 3 seasons on a team.
2 seasons or less then he is a free agent again.
Mysterious Hand
In that J Will photo in the article…
Imagine...
Picture Lebron at point guard for the heat…
A backcourt of James and Wade would be a force to be recon with for the entire league.
The 21 century Magic Johnson?
Yup.
Picture Lebron,Wade,Mike Miller,Bosh,Magloire as the starting lineup?
Lebron of course would have to want to play point guard,averaging 22 and 12 with 9 rebounds?
Sounds like Magic Johnson type numbers to me.
And Lebron has put up those numbers before.
Come on Riley, at least bring the idea to Lebron!
by thedeeofdees on Jul 16, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I think if he was getting 22/12/9 (which are realistic numbers) he’ll try real hard to get that 1 extra rebound, averaging a triple double on the best team in the league, there’s no way they can give the mvp to Kobe then.
#1 LBJ and A-Rod fan
Haters gonna hate.
Kobe doesn't go for regular season MVPs
No vets really do. Kobe will knock himself out for Finals MVPs though. (He really only won the most recent Finals MVP by default… his best games were Lakers losses. But that’s beside the point.)
Overwhelming favorite for regular season MVP in my book is Kevin Durant.
Don't think he hasn't already, and while it will be cool: we need a true PG to be able to throw as many looks at the other teams as possible. A PG that can shoot the three, run the 1/2 court passing and push the fast break is the ONLY NEED LEFT: J Dubb
by Kenny F'ing Powers on Jul 17, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Summer League Game
…Coming into the 3rd quarter, Beverly and Varnado hadn’t played in a few games, but immediately when they came in the Heat pulled away easily. Their defense was phenomenal, especially Beverly, who I swear forced at least 10 TOs in the 3rd quarter alone. And Hasbrouck, as a shooter looked great too.
I think LeBron is going to have to play some minutes at point considering how Miami is lacking at that position. Jason Williams seem to be best ‘available’ point guard to back up Chalmers.
We’ve got 3 big men in Joel Anthony, Zydrunas Ilgauskus and rookie Dexter Pittman but each has weaknesses. ‘Z’ is probably one of the slowest big man out there today, Pittman is a green rookie, so Joel Anthony will have to play much better.

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