[Lefty Noob]

The Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, 4 games to 2, to become the 2006 National Basketball Association champions. They are also the first team to rally from an 0-2 deficit to win the finals since the NBA went to its 2-3-2 format. Dwyane Wade was the obvious MVP choice after scoring more than 150 total points in the Heat's four victories. Anyone care to share their thoughts about Wade, Dirk, Shaq, Riley, the Heat, the Mavs, the refs, Mark Cuban and his conspiracy rumors, or anything related to the 2006 NBA playoffs?

[ThePundit]

Here are my thoughts:

Dirk: Disappeared down the stretch.
Riley: Rode Stan Van Gundy's coattails to this championship. Got a lucky call or his Heat team loses. He dyes his hair too red. He should go for a browner tint. It might look more natural.
Wade: Phenominal. But 25 free throws in game 5? Beyond pathetic. They treated him better than they ever treated Jordan.
Shaq could go to the Knicks tomorrow and they would end up in the finals. As good as he is, he still doesn't get enough respect. To even mention Kobe in the same breath as this guy is an insult.
Mr. Referreee who made that call is going to have a long summer. He basically decided the outcome of the 2006 NBA champ.
Cuban: good for him. He was 100% correct. If my team got hosed like that, I wouldn't have been as kind as him.

[cjg11582]

I am not sure why, but Dallas ceased the up-tempo style they were playing with in the first quarter. And in the half court game they are reduced to long range jumpers because none of Dallas' perimeter players wanted too penetrate with either Shaq or Mourning protecting the paint.

[ThePundit]

And what was that play The Mavs ran: A pick and roll with Dampier...and Nowitzki passes him the ball 15 feet away from the basket. Just awful.

[MJHMarc]

Most people think that shooting and cross-over dribbling are some of the biggest parts of basketball, but passing really is. If you turn back the clock to the 1950's through the 1970's, all you ever saw was passing.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

Here are my thoughts:

Dirk: Disappeared down the stretch.
Riley: Rode Stan Van Gundy's coattails to this championship. Got a lucky call or his Heat team loses. He dyes his hair too red. He should go for a browner tint. It might look more natural.
Wade: Phenominal. But 25 free throws in game 5? Beyond pathetic. They treated him better than they ever treated Jordan.
Shaq could go to the Knicks tomorrow and they would end up in the finals. As good as he is, he still doesn't get enough respect. To even mention Kobe in the same breath as this guy is an insult.
Mr. Referreee who made that call is going to have a long summer. He basically decided the outcome of the 2006 NBA champ.
Cuban: good for him. He was 100% correct. If my team got hosed like that, I wouldn't have been as kind as him.

The NBA hit Cuban with a $250K fine...which is outrageous...when his team is getting ripped off...

...and Pundit...Shaq needed Kobe....just like he needed his boy Wade in this series...without either is another Wilt Chamberlin

[Sports Fan]

Wade was outstanding in pressure situations!! He carried Miami to victory.

[cjg11582]

And what was that play The Mavs ran: A pick and roll with Dampier...and Nowitzki passes him the ball 15 feet away from the basket. Just awful.

Too be fair, Dampier had a wide open lane too the basket, if he had handled the pass correctly, he would have had too royally botch the play to not convert.