Andrew Bynum

Lord Hades · Post #1061 » by **Lord Hades** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 3:01 am

Yeah, I think the window has closed on this.

I doubt we're through perusing additions though. Between Douglas and Mason, there's a roster spot essentially open for a contributor.

orangeparka · Post #1062 » by **orangeparka** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 3:50 am

Would love to add him over Mason as insurance but it's clear I think right now that that ain't the type of deal he's lookin for.

heatlespeatles · Post #1063 » by **heatlespeatles** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 3:57 am

not sure what direction we are going in with both Mason and Douglas, but i do know we have matchup issues with many teams, including the Brooklyn Nets. For all I've seen with Oden, i still think we need a refined center. You always need that in the playoffs. We have been a very lucky franchise so far by winning without a center. With Wade ailing, i hope they figure out where they are going to get his production from because everyone at Wade's position has been underwhelming

twix2500 · Post #1064 » by **twix2500** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:25 am

I have to keep saying this. Championship teams force their opponents to adjust to their style. Losers adjust to their opponents.

Tony15 · Post #1065 » by **Tony15** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:34 pm

twix2500 wrote:I have to keep saying this. Championship teams force their opponents to adjust to their style. Losers adjust to their opponents.

You and me both man. I spent a whole week trying to get people to understand this concept, but I kept getting replies gushing over a guy that has sucked most of the year. We don't need him.

BIRDMAN BIRDMAN · Post #1066 » by **BIRDMAN BIRDMAN** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 2:30 pm

I still say there's something gonna happen. Whether it's Bynum-related or not, I have a feeling one of Mason/Douglas is going IMO

RJM · Post #1067 » by **RJM** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 4:49 pm

No sense in parting with a guard of either Mason's or Douglas's caliber unless Bynum were coming. If one is waived, Bynum is coming for sure. If not, there is enough confidence in Oden to focus more on relieving Wade's knees a bit more with the extra guard play. Who knows, maybe Douglas still has something left to give us.

Lord Hades · Post #1068 » by **Lord Hades** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 4:56 pm

Iceburg Slim wrote:No sense in parting with a guard of [...] Mason's [...] caliber

Dmcdani6 · Post #1069 » by **Dmcdani6** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 5:09 pm

BIRDMAN BIRDMAN wrote:I still say there's something gonna happen. Whether it's Bynum-related or not, I have a feeling one of Mason/Douglas is going IMO

THIS... Doesnt seem odd Dogulas hasn't played yet?? Something seems fishy...

HeatDaChamps · Post #1070 » by **HeatDaChamps** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:39 pm

Dmcdani6 wrote:
BIRDMAN BIRDMAN wrote:I still say there's something gonna happen. Whether it's Bynum-related or not, I have a feeling one of Mason/Douglas is going IMO

THIS... Doesnt seem odd Dogulas hasn't played yet?? Something seems fishy...

its cuz he sucks, more of an insurance point guard. But yeah having him is kind of a waste.

RJM · Post #1071 » by **RJM** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 2:52 am

Lord Hades wrote:
Iceburg Slim wrote:No sense in parting with a guard of [...] Mason's [...] caliber

Who else should we have fill those twelfth man seats instead of Bynum or those two?

Gerald Fitch?

Js2k0516 · Post #1072 » by **Js2k0516** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:40 am

I'd replace Mason with a box of donuts at this point.

puppa bear · Post #1073 » by **puppa bear** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:08 am

Dmcdani6 wrote:
BIRDMAN BIRDMAN wrote:I still say there's something gonna happen. Whether it's Bynum-related or not, I have a feeling one of Mason/Douglas is going IMO

THIS... Doesnt seem odd Dogulas hasn't played yet?? Something seems fishy...

I agree that this is not the group we roll into the PO with - I think we have 1 more to add - just not sure who.

I'm not shocked Douglas hasn't played yet. Had the road trip & just got home. Give he coaching staff a few practices to get a look at him working with the group, to see where he can fit in

rawa13 · Post #1074 » by **rawa13** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 6:41 am

That's the reactive approach.

The proactive approach is to ask yourself the question whether you are close to the 1995 Rockets, who haven't even won a division title since their 1995 championship, or you are strong enough, like Jordon's Bulls, to stay the course and win a couple of additional championships.

twix2500 wrote:I have to keep saying this. Championship teams force their opponents to adjust to their style. Losers adjust to their opponents.

Ratchet_Rio · Post #1075 » by **Ratchet_Rio** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:56 pm

I see the correlation between Oden's minutes and the activity of this thread

RexBoyWonder · Post #1076 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:03 pm

Ratchet_Rio wrote:I see the correlation between Oden's minutes and the activity of this thread

It's true most fans feel less desperate about adding Bynum, but one can argue that Oden's impact is more proof that playing big with a real Center is what we should do. Oden seem to be helping mostly because of his size, he's not in real shape yet. Would Bynum really do much worse then him?

I don't really mind if we go after Bynum, but I do want us to add another big body to help Oden and Bird handle the Center spot. I like how Bosh looks at PF.

Aussie Heat Fan · Post #1077 » by **Aussie Heat Fan** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:42 am

RexBoyWonder wrote:
Ratchet_Rio wrote:I see the correlation between Oden's minutes and the activity of this thread

It's true most fans feel less desperate about adding Bynum, but one can argue that Oden's impact is more proof that playing big with a real Center is what we should do. Oden seem to be helping mostly because of his size, he's not in real shape yet. Would Bynum really do much worse then him?

I don't really mind if we go after Bynum, but I do want us to add another big body to help Oden and Bird handle the Center spot. I like how Bosh looks at PF.

Your last sentence sums it up for me. It's about Bosh IMO. Bynum may not be the best fit but him just being big helps us defensively and the impact it has on Bosh by sliding him over to the 4 is huge.

Dmcdani6 · Post #1078 » by **Dmcdani6** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 5:01 am

I think Bynum is worth the rent, with Bosh emerging as the 2nd option, a true center may be needed. I think thru free agency and the draft they can upgrade on the lacking positions. I'd say, wade goes to 6th, Bynum comes, Bosh is 2nd option. May be a bit optimistic, but whatever.

Edit: i know Bynum wants the minutes, and THATS the problem, he hasnt earned them and doesnt have the attitude to gain them quickly.

Jaxon · Post #1079 » by **Jaxon** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:48 pm

Bynum as starting center with a rotation of Bird and Oden coming off the bench along with Wade as a 6th man and Bosh as the second option is ideal.

MisterHibachi · Post #1080 » by **MisterHibachi** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:50 pm

I think it's time to let Bynum go lol the more Oden develops, the less likely we'll see Bynum on this team.