Amar'e has clearly lost a step between this season and last, but might it be because he was injured during the lockout? He wasn't allowed to work with team trainers or medical staff. i think it's premature to say 'it's gone for good.' If he looks like this at the start of next season? Yikes.

I do think other teams have to respect him though. His numbers aren't what I'd like to see but having him on the floor opens it up for everyone else. So I disagree with the 'he's hurting us' because he's still an above average player in the league. He's just not in beast mode