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greg4012 wrote:3ammy3uck3ts wrote:
Definitely need new voices in the room offensively. Personnel is only part of the equation with the stagnant offense.
twix2500 wrote:Slot Machine wrote:twix2500 wrote:
Not accurate at all. If that’s your take, I question if you actually watched the series.
I watched Brunson get picked on harder than Herro and Duncan combined.
The Bunk wrote:God I hate this fraudulent clown.
I've never wanted to punch someone in the face so badly. Really hoping to run into him at a game one day. I won't hesitate.
Slot Machine wrote:twix2500 wrote:Slot Machine wrote:Not accurate at all. If that’s your take, I question if you actually watched the series.
I watched Brunson get picked on harder than Herro and Duncan combined.
Brunson averaged 30/7 on good efficiency throughout the playoffs and led an upset of the defending champs (who also had a top 5 defense). If Herro or Duncan (no idea why you even brought him up) put up those numbers for the Heat, the last thing we’d be doing is complaining about their defense.
Thanks for posting that strong ESPN “analysis” though. Without Becky’s hard-hitting take that small guys can’t win championships, I would have been under the delusion that guys like Steph Curry or D-Wade could actually lead a team to a championship.
3ammy3uck3ts wrote:HeatFanLifer wrote:Legit question: why is everyone so hung up on getting Durant? He could not take the Suns even to the playoff qualifier. “But he was hurt the final 7 games!” <— Some may argue. Well yes, but they were 4 games below .500 before he got hurt. What was the excuse then? If the Heat acquire a past his prime talent in Durant, then they will clearly have learned nothing after the Lowry debacle.
Suns were 33-29 when KD played this year, 3-17 when he didn’t. When KD and Booker played without Beal the Suns had a win rate comparable to the elites in the league. With KD in the court and Booker/Beal off the Suns had a +9 net rating, if you filter it down to games they all 3 actually played in its +22. Those are elite numbers.
3ammy3uck3ts wrote:greg4012 wrote:3ammy3uck3ts wrote:
Definitely need new voices in the room offensively. Personnel is only part of the equation with the stagnant offense.
Would have to assume they’ll want to add some firepower to that personnel to go with a new souped up offense too.
greg4012 wrote:Slot Machine wrote:twix2500 wrote:
I watched Brunson get picked on harder than Herro and Duncan combined.
Brunson averaged 30/7 on good efficiency throughout the playoffs and led an upset of the defending champs (who also had a top 5 defense). If Herro or Duncan (no idea why you even brought him up) put up those numbers for the Heat, the last thing we’d be doing is complaining about their defense.
Thanks for posting that strong ESPN “analysis” though. Without Becky’s hard-hitting take that small guys can’t win championships, I would have been under the delusion that guys like Steph Curry or D-Wade could actually lead a team to a championship.
D Wade has both the most dunks and the most blocks by a guard in NBA history. Ain't nothing small about Wade and his 6'11 wingspan.
The Bunk wrote:God I hate this fraudulent clown.
I've never wanted to punch someone in the face so badly. Really hoping to run into him at a game one day. I won't hesitate.
Slot Machine wrote:greg4012 wrote:Slot Machine wrote:Brunson averaged 30/7 on good efficiency throughout the playoffs and led an upset of the defending champs (who also had a top 5 defense). If Herro or Duncan (no idea why you even brought him up) put up those numbers for the Heat, the last thing we’d be doing is complaining about their defense.
Thanks for posting that strong ESPN “analysis” though. Without Becky’s hard-hitting take that small guys can’t win championships, I would have been under the delusion that guys like Steph Curry or D-Wade could actually lead a team to a championship.
D Wade has both the most dunks and the most blocks by a guard in NBA history. Ain't nothing small about Wade and his 6'11 wingspan.
Yes, I also watched Dwyane Wade’s career. The point is that Wade would be categorized as a small guy for the purposes of Becky Hammon’s point, even if he played bigger (which helps show the stupidity of her point).
HeatFanLifer wrote:3ammy3uck3ts wrote:HeatFanLifer wrote:Legit question: why is everyone so hung up on getting Durant? He could not take the Suns even to the playoff qualifier. “But he was hurt the final 7 games!” <— Some may argue. Well yes, but they were 4 games below .500 before he got hurt. What was the excuse then? If the Heat acquire a past his prime talent in Durant, then they will clearly have learned nothing after the Lowry debacle.
Suns were 33-29 when KD played this year, 3-17 when he didn’t. When KD and Booker played without Beal the Suns had a win rate comparable to the elites in the league. With KD in the court and Booker/Beal off the Suns had a +9 net rating, if you filter it down to games they all 3 actually played in its +22. Those are elite numbers.
Elite numbers in a limited amount of games with another season of wear and tear coming up at the twilight of his career. I am not denying his contribution, but what’s he gonna bring to the Heat that gets them a championship? They just got rid of Yimmy who wanted way too much money for too few games. Durant would not be much different than Yimmy a year ago. Time to reset the team. Not pin slim championship hopes on a fading star.
Chalm Downs wrote:his nickname is boywonder ffs
Chalm Downs wrote:his nickname is boywonder ffs
RexBoyWonder wrote:ANY outside coach will be a welcome addition to this staff - they're treading close to becoming a a yes-men hive echo chamber.
