Thanks to my sportswriter friend Scott who participated in an ESPN conference call with Jeff Van Gundy and passed along JVG's comments:
"I think the Heat could make the play-offs. To do that, Wade would have to be healthy and dominant but, if he is healthy, I see no way he doesn't play well. Sean Marion has yet to play well for Miami, either at the end of last season or through the pre-season so far. He doesn't have one skill offensively you can go to so he has to play off the other players. He was at his best at Phoenix as a 4 man. Beasley can score and get shots off, but obviously the point guard situation is up in the air. Haslam can defend a lot of different centers but at 6ft7, 6-8, he has trouble somewhat against the great big centers. He can only do so much against them. I think overall the team will make a nice jump. Eric Spoelstra is a dynamic young coach who, as long as he's given the opportunity to be the voice of the franchise, can develop into an outstanding NBA coach."
