We have constantly heard while once Shaq comes back the Heat will slowly begin to turn it on, and by the playoffs will be playing their best basketball of the season.  I tend to buy into this, especially with what they were able to do last season.  But with that said, I can’t obviously say I haven’t questioned it as well.

Funny how a lot of people are already counting them out from early season record, but come playoff time i’m going to sit this team at the top of the pecking order, regardless of seeding.

What do you guys think?  Is it safe to assume the Heat should be ranked above teams such as the Pistons, Magic, Bulls and Cavs?