A: Look, I have as much appreciation as anyone for what Rodney has accomplished in making himself into a valuable NBA commodity. But if Rodney's absence is why the Heat are 2-4 and looking so shaky, then this whole thing is a house of cards. Yes, glue players matter. And, yes, Dion Waiters said Tuesday that some of the Heat's turnovers are because of the absence of Rodney's steadying influence. But good teams compensate for the loss of stars, let alone supporting players. There is no reason that Josh Richardson can't do what Rodney McGruder does. Or even Tyler Johnson for that matter. No, not the specific skill set, but offering enough complementary skills to enhance the games of others. The Heat have long stressed that they don't talk about injuries, they overcome them. If that can't be the case in Rodney's absence, well, then the problem is worse than a mere 2-4 record.