Preseason game 4 - Heat vs Nots - 18th October - @ 7:30 PM ET NBATV

Post #41 » by **Wiltside** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:45 am

twix2500 wrote:No way can I see Dru making the roster

Spo loves his. Why, I don’t know. But I bet he will be with us one way or another.

IceColdCubano · Post #42 » by **IceColdCubano** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:48 am

Wiltside wrote:
IceColdCubano wrote:I am sold on Highsmith at PF to start the season. All I know is both Kyle and Love cannot be in the same lineup together. Its obvious Highsmith has put in the work to get that 3pt on point, and his defense is legit. If they decide to put Josh to start next to Herro we could have a legit defensive lineup.

If Highsmith has a legit 3 ball now, he can operate as that 3&D 4 for us.

Sure seems like we will be going with

Richardson / Lowry / Smith / Hampton
Herro / Robinson / Cain
Butler / Martin / Jaquez
Highsmith / Love / Jovic
Adebayo / Bryant / Robinson

Slim possibility of Caleb at the 4 over Love, with Jaque getting burn. Jovic on the outer, sadly.

I agree, they need to ship out Jovic in the next trade for a better return, its obvious this team doesn't have the patience or time to invest in that type of player. I really think they want to invest in Caleb turning into our 6th man.

AirP. · Post #43 » by **AirP.** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:48 am

IceColdCubano wrote:
AirP. wrote:Does Miami like Dru Smith because he doesn't do much, basically you know what you're getting with him?

Yes, is the short answer. A known commodity, they have invested in, that problably does rather well in Heat Scrimmages against an old retired ex nba player now assistant coach, but will play like straight dodo in a real nba game against actual talent.

He seems like a safe but not good player, a coach doesn't have to worry about him trying to do too much.

powerball1373 · Post #44 » by **powerball1373** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:49 am

So, how's that Bam 3-point shot coming along?

edit: for the record, I don't even care what percentage he shoots it at for now, but don't talk ish about expanding your game if you don't take a single 3 in 15 shots lol.

IceColdCubano · Post #45 » by **IceColdCubano** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:53 am

powerball1373 wrote:So, how's that Bam 3-point shot coming along?

I think what he said was he would shoot more 3pts, except he meant during practice not in an NBA game. Thats next year, but regardless he doesn't need it, he does a lot of other things really well, Id much rather have him start bringing his 3pt into his bag when his athletism starts to diminish at around 32 years of age and he can't face up another center.

AirP. · Post #46 » by **AirP.** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:54 am

IceColdCubano wrote:
Wiltside wrote:
IceColdCubano wrote:I am sold on Highsmith at PF to start the season. All I know is both Kyle and Love cannot be in the same lineup together. Its obvious Highsmith has put in the work to get that 3pt on point, and his defense is legit. If they decide to put Josh to start next to Herro we could have a legit defensive lineup.

If Highsmith has a legit 3 ball now, he can operate as that 3&D 4 for us.

Sure seems like we will be going with

Richardson / Lowry / Smith / Hampton
Herro / Robinson / Cain
Butler / Martin / Jaquez
Highsmith / Love / Jovic
Adebayo / Bryant / Robinson

Slim possibility of Caleb at the 4 over Love, with Jaque getting burn. Jovic on the outer, sadly.

I agree, they need to ship out Jovic in the next trade for a better return, its obvious this team doesn't have the patience or time to invest in that type of player. I really think they want to invest in Caleb turning into our 6th man.

Jovic is a project on a roster that has championship hopes and it takes time for younger bigs to develop the NBA. Bam who was drafted in the lottery didn't even get 24 minutes a game until his 3rd year on a team that was basically a middle of the road team.

Also, Highsmith turns 27 in December, Martin is already 28, you need to keep developing players because Martin could drop off quickly once some of his athletic ability drops in a few years(if Miami pays him next year).

3ammy3uck3ts · Post #47 » by **3ammy3uck3ts** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:55 am

Y’all worried about the wrong things per usual :lol:

3ammy3uck3ts · Post #48 » by **3ammy3uck3ts** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:56 am

Highsmith is legit, 4 spot should be held down by him and Caleb. If you want extra scoring off the bench bring Caleb off the bench and start Highsmith as a 3 and D slasher. 3 ball was his main emphasis all summer and his defense was already elite

3ammy3uck3ts · Post #49 » by **3ammy3uck3ts** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:58 am

It’s unfortunate because Dru shouldn’t even be in this position right now. Bouyea is and always has been better

Post #50 » by **QUIZ** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:00 am

Duncan shooting 26% from three through the preseason.

twix2500 · Post #51 » by **twix2500** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:01 am

Looking at the small guard situation meanwhile Nunn and Dragic is out there

AirP. · Post #52 » by **AirP.** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:01 am

3ammy3uck3ts wrote:It’s unfortunate because Dru shouldn’t even be in this position right now. Bouyea is and always has been better

Well, Dru Smith is bigger than Bouyea which comes in handy with a switching defense. Other than that there's really no reason to pick Dru over Bouyea.

IceColdCubano · Post #53 » by **IceColdCubano** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:02 am

twix2500 wrote:Looking at the small guard situation meanwhile Nunn and Dragic is out there

Id give Highsmith a guaranteed, give Cain a two way contract, and cut Dru. Sign Dragic to have a vet who can push pace.

twix2500 · Post #54 » by **twix2500** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:04 am

I hope the Heat don't try to play that point guardless motion offense. Just guys out there just running and chucking

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twix2500 · Post #55 » by **twix2500** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:06 am

AirP. wrote:
IceColdCubano wrote:
AirP. wrote:Does Miami like Dru Smith because he doesn't do much, basically you know what you're getting with him?

Yes, is the short answer. A known commodity, they have invested in, that problably does rather well in Heat Scrimmages against an old retired ex nba player now assistant coach, but will play like straight dodo in a real nba game against actual talent.

He seems like a safe but not good player, a coach doesn't have to worry about him trying to do too much.

No part of his game is safe.

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Post #56 » by **Wiltside** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:06 am

Highsmith looking like next man up. Good for him.

3ammy3uck3ts · Post #57 » by **3ammy3uck3ts** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:08 am

Best PG on the team is Bam, that shouldn’t be the case.

We’re going into another season with HORRIBLE guard play in a league that is heavily reliant on elite guard/perimeter play.

More of the same

AirP. · Post #58 » by **AirP.** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:09 am

twix2500 wrote:
AirP. wrote:
IceColdCubano wrote:Yes, is the short answer. A known commodity, they have invested in, that problably does rather well in Heat Scrimmages against an old retired ex nba player now assistant coach, but will play like straight dodo in a real nba game against actual talent.

He seems like a safe but not good player, a coach doesn't have to worry about him trying to do too much.
No part of his game is safe.

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A coach doesn't have to worry too much about him trying to break off the play to look for his own shot.

IceColdCubano · Post #59 » by **IceColdCubano** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:09 am

3ammy3uck3ts wrote:Best PG on the team is Bam, that shouldn’t be the case.

We’re going into another season with HORRIBLE guard play in a league that is heavily reliant on elite guard/perimeter play.

More of the same

Come on now, Kyle Lowry is gonna give us 7 assist per game, and throw some sweet outlet passes. Why so sad, :lol:

AirP. · Post #60 » by **AirP.** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:11 am

Ugh... I have 0 interest in the mid season tourney, at least the play in games made the end of the regular season mean something to more teams.