Updated: Jun 21, 2006, 1:44 PM

Vote: Will the Heat repeat?


Before every Heat player and coach even got to hold the Larry O'Brien Trophy, the "R" word was uttered.

Can the Heat repeat? So many veterans, some of which could be considered aging, were willing to accept lesser roles in order to win a title. Is it asking too much for Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal to do it again in 2007? And what is Wade's place in NBA history after his spectacular Finals performance?

On the other side, what ultimately did in the Mavericks, and how will they bounce back next season? And if the Mavs and Heat had to play the Finals all over again, would the result be the same?

These are some of the questions we posed to our ESPN.com NBA writers and they supplied their answers. Now, we're asking for your answers, SportsNation. Provide your input below and compare your answers to the rest of the 'Nation.

  • 1) Will the Heat repeat as champions next season?
  • 2) What was the Mavericks' downfall, among these reasons given by ESPN.com writers?
  • 3) How will the Mavericks fare in next season's playoffs?
  • 4) Should Shaquille O'Neal and Pat Riley ride off into the sunset?
  • 5) What is Dwyane Wade's place in NBA history?
  • 6) Which of the following best describes how Wade compares to Michael Jordan?
  • 7) Is Wade the best player in the NBA?
  • 8) If the Heat and Mavericks played the NBA Finals over again, starting this weekend, which team would win?

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