Even T-Mac Thinks the Heat Suck

Tracy McGrady ripped the Miami Heat on Monday and said that LeBron James and Dwyane Wade look terrible together, according to the New York Daily News.
"When they're on the court together, they're terrible," McGrady reportedly said. "Him and D-Wade don't complement each other. They're somewhat the same type of players, 'Bron and D-Wade."
The 31-year-old went on to say that the two Heat stars are different than Ray Allen and Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics, explaining that James and Wade both need the ball.
"That's why they're having trouble scoring in the half court because they can't get a rhythm, because one of them is dominating the ball," the Detroit Pistons guard reportedly said. "That guy might be getting off, but the other guy (isn't)."
It was reported on Monday that the Heat players are frustrated with coach Erik Spoelstra.
The Heat have lost four of their last five games and are 9-8 overall.

Haha, I can't get enough of this Heat downfall. Eric Spoelstra seems like a good person (and good coach), but I love seeing LeCon James and these fake tough guys spiral into a .500 record. Even T-Mac, a guy who looks toast out on the court as a Detroit Piston, and is averaging less than five points per game, is pointing out the obvious.

LeBron and D-Wade are too much alike as players. Both are alpha-dogs of some sort who absolutely need the ball in their hands to be most effective. Neither is a spot-up shooter, and neither has ever been in a position where they have ever had to defer to another player. Wade carried the Heat to the championship over the Mavs, and Shaq was a great second banana. LeBron has never played with someone even worthy of being a No.2 on a championship team. I mean, who's the best teammate he's ever had? Antawn Jamison for a minute? Big Z? Larry Hughes?

It's amazing people thought they were a shoo-in for the championship. Eddie House is one of their better players, and their core underrated/gritty player - Udonis Haslem - may be out for the year. Mike Miller is still hurt, they have no depth, and can easily get out muscled by bigger teams (a la the Magic, Celtics, Lakers, etc.).

But it's not like they brought all of this negative press on themselves. Oh wait, they did. From "The Decision", to the rock star entrance before training camp even began, to the feeling of superiority and having won a championship before the season even began, the Heats pity party is completely self-motivated.

That's the difference between this Heat team, and the Celtics 07/08 Championship team. The Celtics played with a collective chip on their shoulders, knowing they hadn't won squat. The Heat? They're playing like a bunch of individuals who can't handle the pressure of knowing the high expectations they 've created.

P.S.
T-Mac looks completely washed up. I mean, he looks chubbier and slower, perhaps not a good sign for a guy known to rely on athleticism. Meanwhile, this is his highlight of the year thus far: His first points of the season.