Caleb Martin Fires up the HEAT

Welcome to the Caleb Martin Show… 

And what a performance it was last night by the 6’5, 205 lb. Miami Heat small forward. I’d almost venture to say it was a One Man Show. And I’m hoping he’s taking up a long, Celine Dion-esque residency, because I could watch that talent over and over again. 

Yes, Caleb Martin. The un-drafted 26 year old who last year played for the Greensboro Swarm. 

Last night, Caleb was no understudy – he showed up in Spo’s starting 5 and dazzled us on both offense and defense. With new-found confidence, he fired in eight 3-pointers from all points of the arc and delighted the Miami fans. But, it was half way through the third that he brought us to our feet with an All-Star worthy, aerial slam dunk. Bravo! Bravo for stepping up, throwing the team on your back, and playing with heart and passion so embedded in Heat Nation. Not only did Martin get the packed stadium rocking but his teammates too. It was nip and tuck most of the game, both teams trading baskets, but Kyle Lowry and PJ Tucker added their star power at the critical end of the the 3Q and Max Strus absolutely lit it up with sixteen 4Q points that made the whole evening Oscar worthy. 

We are all missing Jimmy and Bam and Markieff, but often adversity brings opportunity and Spo, better than anyone, knows how to maximize his full cast. Caleb, keep it up… the court is your stage.