ASK IRA: Is it now all about finessing this to the finish, before Heat take long view?
Q: Average is what average is, and that’s just what the Heat are, at least as currently on display. We need to see what the possibilities could be and this starting five, regardless of the opponent, just ain’t the way to go. Kasparas Jakucionis needs to replace Davion Mitchell in the starting lineup because he is part of the future and Davion is best suited coming off the bench.
Plus Jaks adds size and more creativity and will only get better. Just that small change alone would be welcome even with Norman Powell and Tyler Herro together. But if Erik Spoelstra really wants fans to embrace the future, it’s Bam Adebayo, Kel’el Ware, Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins and Jaks.
Why the brass cannot see the obvious is what has been so damn frustrating. – Brian, Fort Lauderdale. A: First, when it comes to any future thinking regarding lineups and rotations, at this point, that ship has sailed, with only eight games remaining .
Yes, there was a point where a turn to youth could have made sense in building for a better future, instead of the current average reality. But that now moves to the offseason, which likely will factor into several decisions regarding veterans. Related Articles Submit your “Ask Ira” question here!
Q: With the Cavaliers size, why didn’t Erik Spoelstra start Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware together? I know Spoelstra said the starting lineup was set, but it is all about matchups. – Joel, Plantation.