James Posey is looked at as one of the great role players of this decade after winning two championships with two different teams in the last 3 years. But me? I call it "dumb luck". First of all, Miami had no business winning the Title in 2006. If you didn't think that Stern fixed the 06 Finals (Heat/Mavs), then you either don't watch basketball or you are just a huge Miami Heat homer. Second of all, everyone knew that Boston was going to be much better in 08 with the additions of Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett. Posey simply had great teammates this year. He isn't the one who put them ver the top. He was along for the ride. Third, he really isn't that great of a basketball player. Sure, he is a "good" defender, but he can be scored on. On offense, he does nothing great except hitting a couple 3's in a game. Now lets say you put Posey on a mediocre team such as my Indiana Pacers. He would be just that: a mediocre player. Also, he has always been a dirty basketball player, most notably after his ugly foul on the Bulls' Luol Deng in a game during the 06-07 season.
So NBA fans: PLEASE stop kissing this guy's butt after his signing with the Hornets.