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Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:25 am
by LEIF
http://www.nba.com/heat/news/a-message- ... cky-arisonThe portion that makes me so proud to be a Miami Heat Lifer:
I’m here to tell you something else: we are not done; not even close.
Pat Riley is fond of saying that the only thing you can count on in life is change and those that embrace change are best prepared to emerge successfully. So while the names on the back of the jersey may change from time to time, the constant presence of the name “Miami” or “HEAT” on the front guarantees that our goal remains the same: to put a competitive team on the floor capable of competing for the ultimate prize. As a Miami HEAT fan, this is what you have come to expect from us. We are laser-focused on the present and the task at hand of defending our Eastern Conference championship with the East being described as “wide open,” while also positioning ourselves for maximum flexibility and maneuverability in the future.
Our roster is comprised of players capable of versatility and who are out to prove something to the rest of the league.
Like Dwyane said when he announced his return to the HEAT, I am a #HEATLifer. That’s how I want you to feel about your role as a Miami HEAT fan -- that you are a #HEATLifer – “all in” with us for what is sure to be an exciting 2014-15 season and an incredibly bright future where we will look to add to our three NBA championships.
Having a 1st class organization will pay off more than having any 1 THING, ANY 1 PLAYER(s) in the long run. Thanks Mickey Arison, for OUR Heat, becoming attached at that hip to Riles, building OUR culture and always staying committed to winning.
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:30 am
by PaulieWal
I have no doubt that sooner rather than later we are going to be fielding another title contender. That being said the next couple of years should be a lotta fun. I am ready to see Bosh and Wade take the reigns and do something good with it.
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:59 am
by Lord Hades
#HEATLifer
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:10 am
by dr3am
HEATLifer bish
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:37 am
by BIRDMAN BIRDMAN
The fact that we are actually built for 2016 or something when we have flexibility while STILL being competitive enough (on paper at least) to surprise anyone right now, I just **** love this team
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:40 am
by Heat3
it's a great feeling when the people running your team expect nothing short of excellence AND have the competence to achieve it. other teams are just happy to sell their customers hope without results.
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:48 am
by DefenseWins
I see people mocking us for this but atleast we have one of the best owners, if not thee best in the NBA. Atleast it wasn't some angry letter in comic sans. You can feel the Heat as an organization know they are being counted out and disregarded. It's a good mentality to have. I always liked being the under dog anyway. No more targets on our backs. This season I hope is enjoyable with the pressure off and the Heat wanting to prove themselves.
yes he amnestied Mike and it messed things up a bit, but let's say Lebron leaves and Mike didn't get amnestied. That's 7mil on the books and the Heat wouldn't have been able to get Deng and/or give Wade 15mil. We all know Mike is NOT worth 7mil. His health was also in question, he was worse than Wade. Looking back it was best for the future because we would have been stuck with Millers contract. The Heat tried to trade for Miller but nobody wanted him. Of course after a healthy season in Memphis, everyone now wanted him. But you just gotta live with that.
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:01 am
by PaulieWal
DefenseWins wrote:I see people mocking us for this but atleast we have one of the best owners, if not thee best in the NBA. Atleast it wasn't some angry letter in comic sans. You can feel the Heat as an organization know they are being counted out and disregarded. It's a good mentality to have. I always liked being the under dog anyway. No more targets on our backs. This season I hope is enjoyable with the pressure off and the Heat wanting to prove themselves.
yes he amnestied Mike and it messed things up a bit, but let's say Lebron leaves and Mike didn't get amnestied. That's 7mil on the books and the Heat wouldn't have been able to get Deng and/or give Wade 15mil. We all know Mike is NOT worth 7mil. His health was also in question, he was worse than Wade. Looking back it was best for the future because we would have been stuck with Millers contract. The Heat tried to trade for Miller but nobody wanted him. Of course after a healthy season in Memphis, everyone now wanted him. But you just gotta live with that.
True, but we could have also amnestied him this year if we needed to (assuming LeBron came back and we needed more cap space or even if LeBron left) or we could have asked him to not exercise his player option and could have brought him back on a cheaper deal for more years.
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:34 am
by KevKP
And I believe in Wade. He's a baller and he will lead this team.
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:07 am
by HEAT111
HEATLIFER!!
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:19 am
by Dupas
GO
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:39 am
by Maroko
wm3 wrote:HEATLifer bish
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:43 am
by QUIZ
#HEATLifer
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:56 am
by DayofMourning
Only one more year till my 20th anniversary as a Heat fan;) Pretty amazing that this team has accomplished so much during that time. Its also been fun watching our most hated enemy, the Knicks, routinely taking us out during the postseason, and now we've surpassed their championship total and legacy! That's a helluva payoff for me, especially when I remember the heart break of so many could've beens.
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:04 pm
by SWadeUP
#heatlifer
#suckwadeup
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:26 pm
by RexBoyWonder
Let's do this. Some big crossroads in the next couple of years.
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:00 pm
by heatchamp45
I have a feeling we will win a few more championships before i cease to exist. Im 45 right now.
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:14 pm
by playboyj305
I love my team!
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:03 pm
by Tartan937
Great statement by a great owner. In sports or in any major walk of life you are only as good as your leadership. Even without LBJ, the HEAT are in great shape with Mr. Arison and Pat Riley.
Re: Mickey's message & how lucky we are.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:09 pm
by Heat_Fan_87
lets go!