Amar’e Stoudemire, if you don’t know, has actually been living in Miami for seven years. So when I got word that Stoudemire can easily drive to his workplace and sign with the Heat. I along with many other Heat fans were excited, excited to see a veteran with a new found energy.
After his injuries in New York, Stoudemire has been rejuvenated. Sure he’ll never be as beast as he was in Phoenix, but to have him as a role player would be beneficial for most teams. Give him 10-15 minutes a game and he’ll produce. That’s what Stoudemire hopes he can do for him and his new team. Produce.
”We can be a really good team,” Stoudemire said. ”No one thought that the Golden State Warriors would be champions this time last year. We knew they’d be a really good team, but no one thought they’d be world champions. With us, we know we’re a really good team. No one thinks we can be world champions, but you never know.”
”From playing against Miami, the thing that you learn is that they always have a competitive spirit,” Stoudemire said. ”There’s an aura around here that everyone works hard, that you have to be in top shape which is great because I want to be in the best shape of my life going into this season. I want to surprise the world and have a very, very productive year.”
”Just four years ago I was an MVP candidate and an All-Star,” Stoudemire said. ”I feel like I can still get back to that All-Star level of play. If I can achieve that, then that’s going to help the team in its entirety. … I will accept whatever the role is.”
Damn I love this guy already. I mean I’ve loved watching him play since he was dunking on people in Phoenix, so to see him in a Heat jersey is exciting to me. And if he can get back to the All-Star level he was at, the Eastern Conference better watch out.
