Golden State Warriors vs. Miami Heat: Who Has the Edge?
By Mike Dill
Jun 20, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat power forward Udonis Haslem (40) reacts during the second quarter of game seven in the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Power Forward
Warriors: David Lee, Marreese Speights, Draymond Green
Heat: Udonis Haslem, Rashard Lewis
David Lee and Udonis Haslem is another comparison that just isn’t fair. David Lee is one of the best power forwards in the league. Haslem is a tough player who will always fight for his team, but he does not have the skill David Lee does.
Lee is a central part to his team’s success while Haslem is merely an accessory. Haslem had a few seasons earlier in his career where he was a more integral part of the team, but he never had the impact of a player like Lee.
David Lee is a nightmare for defenses. He can finish with either hand, has a plethora of post moves, and has a nice jump shot for a big man. Even though Lee is a nightmare for the Warriors’ defense, he is still a much better player than Haslem is.