Originally posted by LA9erFan:
I've never understood why people consider Tyson Chandler to be a shotblocker.
He's not a shot blocker but he does disrupt a lot of shots. MIA would lose any scoring Bosh gives them on offense but their defense would be better overall. That perimeter defense with Chandler in the middle along with this mobility to help would be near shut down. Chandler would also help with a lot of clean up when Wade and Lebron drive and/or a throw down from an alley oop. Bosh just isn't as aggressive following up towards the basket and would rather step back. Chandler's athleticism would also allow them to play two bigs, say, Chandler, Z (outside shot) with Haslem, Wade, and James or replace Haslem with a 3-point shooting 3 spot.
They don't need 3 scorers and this is what gets MIA offense in trouble. All they need is rebounding, two scorers and one sharp-shooter.
It is always easier to get a spot up shooter and replace Bosh than it is to get athleticism and length on the defensive end in the key.