2025 Training Camp & Preseason Thread

[SerialChiller]

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I hope Ware is showing enough in these games to get the starting job back

Nice game from Ware! Too bad we didn't have A'ja there to coach him up on the sidelines instead...he would of put up 40 for sure!

[al bondiga]

This season is all about Bam.
Can he transition to play PF full time like he wants?
Can he justify his max salary at the PF position?

You know what this blurb reminded me of? How Zo was during the season of Isaac Austin. Maybe my memory is wrong, but my rumor memory remembers that Zo initially wanted to be a power forward. Not a center. Zo was definitely undersized at center, but he had the skill and the will to push through the pain. Then apparently the pain meds he was on after games destroyed his body. What do I base that on? Zo commenting how he could not take pain relievers after a game and he wasn’t talking about tylenol or aspirin. If those pain meds aren’t healthy for his body with kidney problems, what were those meds doing to his kidneys in the first place?

Fast forward to today and rumor is Bam doesn’t want to play center. But why? I guess guys like Jokic really are next level simply due to size. If so, Ware needs to step his game up. Jovic and Precious aren’t options to start. Either Ware works out, or the team loses with Bam at PF. Center Bam is just not possible. Look at what playing PF, did to undersized Battier too. He got broken, same **** would happen to Bam at C .

Also don’t forget what happened to Justice Winslow.

I think that bam is already broken... I just hope I am wrong and he can prove himself to be a Barkley sort of player instead of a d.green

If he does this and change His way of playing...
He can save the heat!!

[VaDe255]

Bam is much better as a C than a PF. He can't pass, shot or handle enough as a 4. Last season barely as a 5 if being honest. Bam himself realized this last season as well which is why he lost his mojo. This unfortunately also makes him even more overpayed than if he played as a 5. Ware needing starter minutes to develop doesn't mean that Bam all of a sudden gained parameter skills.

The Ware vs Jovic is manufactured by podcaster and leaned into by the org to protect Bams ego.

Trade him for the best young package and picks before it's too late. Ideally for a SF under the age of 25.

Sad thing is, there’s some Heat fans on here that legit think like this

Well, he’s got a good point, you just don’t see it.

Bam’s already 28y and not really on the same timeline as most of Miami’s young core. I’d move him for a player who fits better age wise and has a skill set that’s more valuable in today’s game. Guys like Franz Wagner or Jalen Johnson come to mind, both 24y old, versatile wings entering their primes.

Unfortunately, I doubt either Orlando or Atlanta would even consider trading them for Bam.

I’m in the same boat, Bam’s a good player, but we already know who he is at this point. I remain skeptical about his skillset, contract and his overall ceiling, especially since we’ve yet to see him really do anything when Jimmy isn’t around (coming off another season under his belt where he didn't really improve either)

[wade44]

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Oof

[MartyConlonJr]

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Oof

And about 331 million dollars.

[unowen85]

Damn son. They could’ve at least noted Bam’s Olympic Gold medals.

[SA37]

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I hope Ware is showing enough in these games to get the starting job back

Nice game from Ware! Too bad we didn't have A'ja there to coach him up on the sidelines instead...he would of put up 40 for sure!

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[3ammy3uck3ts]

Bam is much better as a C than a PF. He can't pass, shot or handle enough as a 4. Last season barely as a 5 if being honest. Bam himself realized this last season as well which is why he lost his mojo. This unfortunately also makes him even more overpayed than if he played as a 5. Ware needing starter minutes to develop doesn't mean that Bam all of a sudden gained parameter skills.

The Ware vs Jovic is manufactured by podcaster and leaned into by the org to protect Bams ego.

Trade him for the best young package and picks before it's too late. Ideally for a SF under the age of 25.

Sad thing is, there’s some Heat fans on here that legit think like this

Well, he’s got a good point, you just don’t see it.

Bam’s already 28y and not really on the same timeline as most of Miami’s young core. I’d move him for a player who fits better age wise and has a skill set that’s more valuable in today’s game. Guys like Franz Wagner or Jalen Johnson come to mind, both 24y old, versatile wings entering their primes.

Unfortunately, I doubt either Orlando or Atlanta would even consider trading them for Bam.

I’m in the same boat, Bam’s a good player, but we already know who he is at this point. I remain skeptical about his skillset, contract and his overall ceiling, especially since we’ve yet to see him really do anything when Jimmy isn’t around (coming off another season under his belt where he didn't really improve either)

He can’t play the 4, he can’t play the 5 (despite the multiple deep runs with him at the 5 where he and Jimmy were surrounded by bums), “Ware vs Jovic is leaned into by the org to protect Bams ego”…….yea I’m sorry but those are garbage takes.

You’re off base, I’ve been saying to trade Bam too. Best for the Heat because we aren’t going to build a contender any time soon, especially if Tyler gets his extension, and better for Bam as he can go somewhere and be a key piece in trying to win a championship again.

[twix2500]

I wonder if today's game is dress rehearsal game?

[3ammy3uck3ts]

Bam getting DOGGED by “Heat fans” for no reason, the Heat season is officially back!!!

As for the Aja stuff, if you’re comparing careers the only player in the NBA she wouldn’t have a better resume than right now is LeBron, she’s the best women’s player of all time and it’s not even debatable any more.

[3ammy3uck3ts]

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I hope Ware is showing enough in these games to get the starting job back

Nice game from Ware! Too bad we didn't have A'ja there to coach him up on the sidelines instead...he would of put up 40 for sure!

I don’t think the Bam haters sensed your sarcasm with this one

It’s her offseason now though; maybe we can sign her to “stroke Bams ego” some more!

[SA37]

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I hope Ware is showing enough in these games to get the starting job back

Nice game from Ware! Too bad we didn't have A'ja there to coach him up on the sidelines instead...he would of put up 40 for sure!

-12

It's just the preseason, BUT Ware is averaging 20 and 11 on 52-50-75 in 24mpg

[3ammy3uck3ts]

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Oof

And about 331 million dollars.

I really make more in a year than the GOAT of women’s basketball, crazy.

[3ammy3uck3ts]

Nice game from Ware! Too bad we didn't have A'ja there to coach him up on the sidelines instead...he would of put up 40 for sure!

-12

It's just the preseason, BUT Ware is averaging 20 and 11 on 52-50-75 in 24mpg

Need him to keep it up and take his spot back in the starting lineup, need to see more of the big front court. It showed some flashes last year in limited time

[3ammy3uck3ts]

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[SerialChiller]

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I hope Ware is showing enough in these games to get the starting job back

Nice game from Ware! Too bad we didn't have A'ja there to coach him up on the sidelines instead...he would of put up 40 for sure!

I don’t think the Bam haters sensed your sarcasm with this one

It’s her offseason now though; maybe we can sign her to “stroke Bams ego” some more!

Yeah no way in hell I was serious with that

[contract]

I think that bam is already broken... I just hope I am wrong and he can prove himself to be a Barkley sort of player instead of a d.green

If he does this and change His way of playing...
He can save the heat!!

You may as well hope that Bam can prove himself to be Michael Jordan.

[al bondiga]

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spo my friend... The best things ware has as a player are... He's length and reaction to the ball, He's nimble and he has an OK basketball IQ ... This means that you can't do much Because He came to you already This way

"Working with him" implies getting into his head... He just needs a bit of strength, learning some of the defensive and offensive schemes And to Develop some health, marketing and financial good habits

. Please guys don't overdo it by Overcoaching him... PRIORITIES

[vagelis]

So, it is time for the first win tonight?
I think Spoelstra will start to play the starters more minutes

[NightWatch]

number 25 barely played last night, what the heck?