Just call us the N.W.O. from here on out

Miami Trice? (Doesn't have that great of a ring to it) 

The Heatles? (Pretty corny if you ask me) 

How about The Trinity? (Some might find this one a bit blasphemous)

We're almost at the halfway point of the first season of this ever so fascinating experiment, and still no team nickname has truly caught on like some thought it would.

I've said from the beginning that I don't think this team needs a nickname. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen's Bulls never needed one. Greatness doesn't require a moniker. Your work on the floor is what defines you. 

But with Lebron James "accepting the role of the villain" becoming one of the on-going story lines of this NBA season, and the Heat continuing to be greeted with boos every arena they visit, I must admit, there is one name that I find pretty cool... 

The N.W.O. Or for those who aren't familiar, The New World Order.

Any former wrestling fans out there? 

Remember when the beloved "Hulk Hogan" turned into "Hollywood Hogan" and stabbed Hulkamania in the back? Remember how he traded in his signature red and yellow colors for black white and aimed to take over World Championship Wrestling like a street gang?  (You have no idea what I'm talking about right now if you weren't a wrestling fan.. LoL sorry about that)

Well this is sort of how Lebron James, and the rest of the Miami Heat for that matter, are viewed in their first season together. As the bad guys. The guys that all the fans love to hate. The guys that everyone wants to fail. 

I mean, even rising superstar Kevin Durant, who might be the softest spoken guy in the entire league, had some harsh words for the Heat's Chris Bosh when he called him a "fake tough guy" after the Heat pulled out a tough one at Oklahoma City 108-103 on Sunday. 

Maybe it's time the Heat adopted this nick name. Even if its only for this season. Because just like in wrestling, many fans learn to love the bad guy. Even if it pains them to admit it.

Hollywood Hogan eventually turned back to Hulk Hogan. The fans ultimately forgave him. The fans will ultimately forgive Lebron. The fans will eventually stop booing the Heat. 

But until then, let's embrace it. 

Call us the N.W.O. 

Spoelstra's decision to start Chalmers the right move

Mario Chalmers and Carlos Arroyo have to be used to this by now. The on going search for the Heats true starting point guard dates back to last season.

Around this time last year Arroyo was the starting point guard before the Heat added Rafer Alston to the roster resulting in Arroyo becoming the third stringer and Chalmers picking up backup duties.

While Arroyo, who had been the starter the whole season until Saturday, has proven to be a solid player who can take care of the ball and knock down the open 3 pointer, (Arroyo is averaging a career high in 3 point percentage) Chalmers has shown to be a better defensive option and a more versatile offensive player.

But even with Arroyo losing his starting job, this shouldn't necessarily be seen as an indictment. You have to remember that with Mike Miller returning to the rotation, there was going to have to be an odd man out. This was just one of the ways that head coach Erik Spoelstra has found extra minutes for the Heats sharp shooter.

It will now be up to Chalmers to retain his starting job and become the type of point guard that will be needed to win a championship.

It's not much to ask when you're playing with the likes of Dwyane Wade, Lebron James, and Chris Bosh. Just take care of the ball, play good defense, knock down the open shot, and get out of the way.

After starting all 82 games his rookie season, Chalmers admittedly felt a sense of entitlement his sophomore year.

But on a team with three of the best players in the world, and a roster full of veterans trying to accomplish the ultimate goal of an NBA title, Chalmers has to throw that entitlement thing out the window.

I'm pretty sure he already has.

With Heat slumping, Miller arrives at the right time

We knew he would get going at some point. We knew it was only a matter of time before that beautiful three point J started dropping.

But geeze. Did we really expect swingman, Mike Miller to make his grand entrance in such dominant fashion? 

Coming into Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors, Miller had shot a lousy 6 of 28 from the field for 15 points in his ten games back since recovering from thumb surgery. By the time the night was over Miller would more than double his scoring total.

With Dwyane Wade missing the game due to a migraine and Chris Bosh out with an ankle injury that may keep him sidelined for a few more games, Miller took advantage of his starting role and put on a clinic for the fans in attendance at American Air Lines Arena. 

Miller finished the game with 32 points on 12 for 20 shooting with 6 of 11 from the three point line.

In the offseason, even after the Heat had acquired Lebron James and Chris Bosh, fans still felt that the team would need another guy. Another player who would stretch the floor and keep the defense honest with deadly three point accuracy. Miller was that guy.

But when he went down, many wondered where that knock down jump shooter would come from.

From the start I felt that all Miller needed was one game to really get his confidence back. One night where he could shoot freely and not have to worry so much about ruining the flow of the game. Saturday was the perfect time and it ended up working in his favor.

Miller Time 

Let's remember that this isn't just some "solid role-player" we're taking about here. This is a guy who's been an effective NBA starter for many years now. A former Rookie of the Year in 2001 and Sixth Man of the Year in 2006. Who's to say where this team would be if we had a healthy Mike Miller from day one. 

But no sense in pondering what if; Mikes back, and he's only concerned with what lies ahead.