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.
Hey good post, nothing about what's going on with Bosh? Wish he was playing tomorrow! But I'm glad Chalmers, and in regards to the Mike Miller post, thank God he's back!!! Can't wait to finally see him play live!
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