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Division Domination: The Miami Problem

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#21 » by Jamaaliver » Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:07 pm

Orlando might be the bigger long term problem moving forward:

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#22 » by Jamaaliver » Tue Dec 5, 2023 5:36 pm

Bam and Jaime gonna be running this division for the next 5+ years...

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#23 » by Jamaaliver » Fri Dec 8, 2023 4:50 pm

Do we have a twosome comparable to either of these duos?
Can we really bank on Jalen being anywhere near the caliber of Paolo or Tatum?
Is Trae anywhere near those guys?

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#24 » by Jamaaliver » Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:28 pm

How does Miami keep pulling these types of performances from limited players?

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#25 » by Jamaaliver » Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:37 pm

Year after freaking year...

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#26 » by Jamaaliver » Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:00 pm

Riley is the reason that Miami has dominated this division since his hire almost 30 years ago.

Is there a single basketball mind you'd be willing to turn the entire basketball operation over to for the next few decades?

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#27 » by Jamaaliver » Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:18 pm

We got to build a culture where guys are just dying to come to our team-- the way Miami has.

Switching directions every time we hit a bump in the road ain't getting us there.

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#28 » by jayu70 » Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:03 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:We got to build a culture where guys are just dying to come to our team-- the way Miami has.

Switching directions every time we hit a bump in the road ain't getting us there.


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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#29 » by King Ken » Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:05 pm

It's tough to say where we are.
We do have Trae.
Murray is under a good deal.
Most of our contracts are solid. Capela hurts a bit but that's about it. Trae maybe overpaid by my metrics but he more than makes up for it with his attendance draw locally.

The lack of control of draft picks in the next three years and we haven't shown the aggressive to spend is a massive flaw.
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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#30 » by Jamaaliver » Wed Apr 10, 2024 6:37 pm

Bam Adebayo setting screens like an Offensive Tackle.

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#31 » by Jamaaliver » Sun Jun 30, 2024 11:59 pm

Yowza!

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#32 » by HMFFL » Mon Jul 1, 2024 1:48 am

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Huge signing for Orlando. He's exactly what they need.

2x NBA Champ that can become a legend long-term for Orlando. Excellent signing.

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#33 » by Jamaaliver » Mon Jul 22, 2024 4:08 am

IDK about Pelle Larson, but I think Miami just rebuilt their entire front court through the draft:

Ware-Bam-Jaquez isn't spectacular, but it's a solid, above average trio that complements each other pretty strongly.

Miami's player development is a big reason they seem to be competitive most seasons -- in the regular season anyway.

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#34 » by Jamaaliver » Tue Jul 23, 2024 3:34 pm

Man, I get tired of watching this same franchise constantly win things...

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#35 » by Jamaaliver » Fri Aug 9, 2024 2:35 pm

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#36 » by Jamaaliver » Fri Aug 9, 2024 2:46 pm

Sounds about right...

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#37 » by jayu70 » Fri Aug 9, 2024 4:43 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:Sounds about right...

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But what's the reasoning for Edwards requesting to go to Miami?
There is no substance that even ties his speculation together.
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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

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Re: The Miami Problem: Division Domination 

Post#40 » by HMFFL » Mon Aug 19, 2024 3:31 am

Jamaaliver wrote:Sounds about right...

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ARod will try an hold on to Edwards as long as possible. I don't believe Edwards will be a fixture in Minnesota hisbentire career but I also don't want him in Miami. Minnesota needs to go all in to keep him so maybe the new ownership does.

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