I totally agree on the importance of Brock Marion to the fins, but unfortunately, the reality of pro sports today is such that, too many times decisions are made for monetary, rather than talent reasons.
I love Brock, but I do think that this could very well be his last year in Miaimi. Teams DO at SOME point, have to let older guys go, and replace them with younger and cheaper players.
Our FO is very talented in manipulating the salary cap, so as not to get in a bind by having too many guys with HUGE numbers against the cap. They do need cap room ($$$$$) to bring in new talent and sign upgrades via the FA market.
This is the sad reality of the BUSINESS of sports today!