Published 8/22/2008
by Lucas Rifkin
at Bleacher Report - NBA
The Miami Heat had a horrible season in 2007-2008, earning them the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft. They added a huge piece in young Forward, Michael Beasley. Questions remain at two key positions, center and point guard.
Already on their roster, the Heat have young semi-talented guards in Marcus Banks and severely underestimated Chris Quinn. After the draft, the Heat completed a trade that may have ended their search for a starting point guard.
Most outstanding player in the 2008 NCAA Final Four, Mario Chalmers was brought to the Miami Heat. With very impressive showing on the Heat's summer league team, people began asking, can we start this kid? Well as of today there are developments and a possible answer to this question.
Miami's beloved star, Dwyane Wade has leaked information that can be pointing the finger right in Chalmers' direction as the next starting point guard for the Heat.
In an interview in Beijing, Wade was quoted saying, "I really believe in our point guard, Mario Chalmers, I ...
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