Mario Chalmers

Chalmers started every game at point guard last season after playing as a shooting guard at Kansas. The Heat want him to take on a more assertive role in the offense and get better with his one-on-one defense, bringing in veteran point guard Carlos ...  

Most basketball fans know Mario Chalmers as the player who hit the clutch shot that forced overtime and eventually led Kansas to the NCAA championship over Memphis in 2008. Now, the 23-year-old point guard is running the Miami Heat's offense. As a rookie last season, Chalmers averaged 10 points and just under five assists a game. He finished fourth in the league in steals with two a game. Chalmers also became the first rookie in franchise...  

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- NBA stars Dwayne Wade of Miami and Chris Paul of New Orleans will be the big names, but Kansas City area fans may be more drawn by the prospect of seeing former local stars Mario Chalmers, Michael Beasley and Julian Wright when the Heat takes on the Hornets in a 7:30 exhibition game Thursday night at the Sprint Center.read more