ASK IRA: Is calling Chris Paul one who got away a Heat overstatement? – South Florida Sun Sentinel

Q: Regarding Pat Riley having had a shot at Chris Paul, Paul is clear alpha on the Suns’ team. How would two alphas such as Jimmy Butler and Paul coexist? Paul fulfilled a needed leadership void in Phoenix. Two, the Heat would have had to give up something of value to get Paul. You can’t just add something without creating space for it. Could be players, draft picks, cap space, luxury taxes, etc. How would have Heat roster have looked after Paul’s arrival minus needed trade pieces, including a phantom draft pick? Three, the Heat don’t have an Deandre Ayton or Devin Booker. The Thunder were also a young team. So while Paul helps any team, he does better in some places than others. Monday morning quarterbacks have pretty good track records. Friday night quarterbacks not so much. — Leonard, Cornelius, N.C.