James Posey has been pretty awful so far in April for the Heat.  He’s played in 7 games and he’s averaged 6.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.  Posey is only shooting 33.3% from the floor and he’s only hit 4 of 15 (26.7%) from three point range.  The Heat really will need Posey’s shooting to return if they are to make a deep run into the playoffs this season.

The Miami Heat really need Gary Payton to step up and run the offense with Jason Williams hurtin.  Payton has been starting in Williams’ place but it seems as if he’s lost his shooting touch.  He’s only hitting 39.1% from the floor and 65% from the free throw line and that will not get it done for the Heat.  In 23.9 minutes per game, Payton is only averaging 5.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game and the Heat need much more than that.  Williams will probably be banged up all season long, so Payton will get big minutes even when J-Will is healthy.  If the Heat don’t get decent production at the point guard spot, they will not be able to defend their World Title this season.

James Posey has not played well lately.  In his last 7 games, Posey has averaged 23.4 minutes, 6.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.  He’s also only shot 38.1% from the floor and that’s his main skill.  If he’s not shooting well he shouldn’t get much playing time.

Antoine Walker has been absolutely horrible for the Heat this season.  He looks like he’s not even interested in playing this season and he’s also been suspended because of his poor conditiong.  Walker has played in 32 games this season and has averaged 24.0 minutes, 8.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.  Walker has a reputation as that of a good shooter but he’s been awful this season.  He’s hitting 40.8% from the floor, but he needs to quit shooting three’s as he only hit 29 of 114 for 25.4%.  He also has been pathetic at the free throw line as he’s only hit 38%.  He will probably find a nice spot on the bench if he doesn’t improve soon.