Dwyane Wade and the Heat, Early Favorites?

Coming into the 2009-2010 NBA season, the sports analysts could not get enough of the Cleveland Cavaliers. They traded for Shaquille O’Neal and pairing him with LeBron James is a sportscaster’s dream. Plus, the Orlando Magic traded for Vince Carter.

However, on opening night, the Miami Heat played the New York Knicks and the stellar play of Dwyane Wade led the Heat to a 22-point win. The Magic also recorded a win, but the Cavaliers lost. As Miami continued to rack up wins, the Cavaliers have been nothing but an average team, while the Magic have also been cooling off.

The Miami Heat are off to their best start in franchise history at 6-1. Meanwhile, such contenders as the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Orlando Magic have worse records than the Heat. Doubters of Wade and the Heat love to remind people that this team has had an easy, EARLY, schedule.

What these people fail to realize is that only a few plays against the Suns would have them at 7-0. Plus, Miami is beating these easy teams by wide margins, as contenders would do. Among the Heat’s victories are wins against the Denver Nuggets, a Western Conference Finalist, and the Chicago Bulls, a playoff contender.

Just now, some people are beginning to think that this team is serious. Honestly, the Miami Heat are built for next season, but there is no harm in winning at any time. As the Cavaliers and Magic have struggled, some people are jumping ship for Wade and the Heat. Is this a mistake?