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Mind games: How the Miami Heat can take charge and improve by being "forward thinkers"

The key to success for the Heat this season may be a matter of honing their mental skills.

The Heat are ceding control of games by being reactive instead of proactive.

In an excellent article on Stephen Curry by Ethan Strauss, he quotes Curry's trainer as saying, "You can be the fastest player in the world, but if you constantly make the wrong decision, it doesn't matter." He correctly summarizes: "In theory, Curry has less upside to work with than the game's athletic wings and burly bigs."

"Indeed, if Curry ever does claim that top-player status, it won't be because he starts jumping over defenders or bullying foes in the post.