NBA 2022-23 Regular Season Thread Volume 1

[Kobewade11]

It’s basically the same damn thing. Spo was young and inexperienced as a head coach at that point, Lowry was a proven veteran and champion. Players advocate for players signings and coach firings all the time, doesn’t mean you have to listen.

The team committed to building a team in Jimmy's image in a way they hadn't with any player here. That meant those physical, veteran players like Lowry, Morris, Tucker, and obviously Jimmy's influence was key. So don't start talking that bull that Riley has fumbled "every step of the way" when they were lockstep with the best player's wishes.

[AirP.]

It’s basically the same damn thing. Spo was young and inexperienced as a head coach at that point, Lowry was a proven veteran and champion. Players advocate for players signings and coach firings all the time, doesn’t mean you have to listen.

The team committed to building a team in Jimmy's image in a way they hadn't with any player here. That meant those physical, veteran players like Lowry, Morris, Tucker, and obviously Jimmy's influence was key. So don't start talking that bull that Riley has fumbled "every step of the way" when they were lockstep with the best player's wishes.

He has and damn you for making me post again on this board.

Lowry was the result of the 2021 plan in hopes of it not being a total disaster 2 years in the making by the FO, the same plan that stopped them from acquiring CP3 a month after adding Butler because he had a player option for the 2021-2022 season. The same FO that refused to bring back the starting PF of a finals team because it would mess up the summer of 2021 plan, the same FO that thought Giannis would walk away from a supermax vs sign a supermax and then ask out a year or 2 later if they had issues. The same FO that thought they could start Mo Harkless at PF for a team that just made the finals. The same FO that now thinks having 3 centers and no real PFs on the roster is a good idea. The FO has F'd up greatly this whole time. Luckily, they signed Bam a year early after Giannis signed, that only made it where Miami couldn't just sign Lowry outright as a free agent, they had to trade Precious to get a sign and trade. The FO has been horrible and without Butler going nuclear in the playoffs from time to time this franchise would be stuck in middle with no hope and quite possibly are there now.

[3ammy3uck3ts]

It’s basically the same damn thing. Spo was young and inexperienced as a head coach at that point, Lowry was a proven veteran and champion. Players advocate for players signings and coach firings all the time, doesn’t mean you have to listen.

The team committed to building a team in Jimmy's image in a way they hadn't with any player here. That meant those physical, veteran players like Lowry, Morris, Tucker, and obviously Jimmy's influence was key. So don't start talking that bull that Riley has fumbled "every step of the way" when they were lockstep with the best player's wishes.

Lmao at you trying to blame all the roster construction on Jimmy! I’m sure Jimmy didn’t tell Pat to fall asleep at the wheel all summer and not do whatever he could to improve the team.

Good lord; it’s unreal to me how Riley and to a lesser extent Spo just get a pass on literally anything from some of you.

[3ammy3uck3ts]

It’s basically the same damn thing. Spo was young and inexperienced as a head coach at that point, Lowry was a proven veteran and champion. Players advocate for players signings and coach firings all the time, doesn’t mean you have to listen.

The team committed to building a team in Jimmy's image in a way they hadn't with any player here. That meant those physical, veteran players like Lowry, Morris, Tucker, and obviously Jimmy's influence was key. So don't start talking that bull that Riley has fumbled "every step of the way" when they were lockstep with the best player's wishes.

He has and damn you for making me post again on this board.

Lowry was the result of the 2021 plan in hopes of it not being a total disaster 2 years in the making by the FO, the same plan that stopped them from acquiring CP3 a month after adding Butler because he had a player option for the 2021-2022 season. The same FO that refused to bring back the starting PF of a finals team because it would mess up the summer of 2021 plan, the same FO that thought Giannis would walk away from a supermax vs sign a supermax and then ask out a year or 2 later if they had issues. The same FO that thought they could start Mo Harkless at PF for a team that just made the finals. The same FO that now thinks having 3 centers and no real PFs on the roster is a good idea. The FO has F'd up greatly this whole time. Luckily, they signed Bam a year early after Giannis signed, that only made it where Miami couldn't just sign Lowry outright as a free agent, they had to trade Precious to get a sign and trade. The FO has been horrible and without Butler going nuclear in the playoffs from time to time this franchise would be stuck in middle with no hope and quite possibly are there now.

And let’s not forget Jimmy is here because of Wade, not Riley.

[Kobewade11]

It’s basically the same damn thing. Spo was young and inexperienced as a head coach at that point, Lowry was a proven veteran and champion. Players advocate for players signings and coach firings all the time, doesn’t mean you have to listen.

The team committed to building a team in Jimmy's image in a way they hadn't with any player here. That meant those physical, veteran players like Lowry, Morris, Tucker, and obviously Jimmy's influence was key. So don't start talking that bull that Riley has fumbled "every step of the way" when they were lockstep with the best player's wishes.

Lmao at you trying to blame all the roster construction on Jimmy! I’m sure Jimmy didn’t tell Pat to fall asleep at the wheel all summer and not do whatever he could to improve the team.

Good lord; it’s unreal to me how Riley and to a lesser extent Spo just get a pass on literally anything from some of you.

Where did you see me blame the roster construction on Jimmy? Stop being a damn diceater. That's the problem some of yall always looking for a bogeyman to blame everything. Riley has been fumbling "every step of the way" yet the team "he" built was a win away from the Finals. Is it Riley's fault that guys decided to punk out in the playoffs? No, players have to do their damn job. Now they've got a hole to fill right now in the front court, and probably find another scorer for the bench since Oladipo cant be relied upon but there is time to make a deal. The whole sky is falling and the FO never gets anything right shtick is corny as ****.

[3ammy3uck3ts]

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[Kobewade11]

[b]Lowry was the result of

..go back into hiding

[3ammy3uck3ts]

The team committed to building a team in Jimmy's image in a way they hadn't with any player here. That meant those physical, veteran players like Lowry, Morris, Tucker, and obviously Jimmy's influence was key. So don't start talking that bull that Riley has fumbled "every step of the way" when they were lockstep with the best player's wishes.

Lmao at you trying to blame all the roster construction on Jimmy! I’m sure Jimmy didn’t tell Pat to fall asleep at the wheel all summer and not do whatever he could to improve the team.

Good lord; it’s unreal to me how Riley and to a lesser extent Spo just get a pass on literally anything from some of you.

Where did you see me blame the roster construction on Jimmy? Stop being a damn diceater. That's the problem some of yall always looking for a bogeyman to blame everything. Riley has been fumbling "every step of the way" yet the team "he" built was a win away from the Finals. Is it Riley's fault that guys decided to punk out in the playoffs? No, players have to do their damn job. Now they've got a hole to fill right now in the front court, and probably find another scorer for the bench since Oladipo cant be relied upon but there is time to make a deal. The whole sky is falling and the FO never gets anything right shtick is corny as ****.

I’m not blaming one person, I’m blaming everyone top to bottom. Majority have been bad or haven’t lived up to expectations. If there was ever an offseason that was clear as day we needed to make a move to put this team over the top it was this last one. Instead we got smaller and just sat in our hands. He has time to turn it around but it needs to be sooner rather than later. Airp gave you many different fumbles.

So now you see they have holes after pulling the high and mighty card all summer lol if you know ball you knew this team wasn’t going to cut it. We tried to tell you.

Let’s hope something changes fast, whether it’s a roster move or 2, change in play style, etc.

[Kobewade11]

I’m not blaming one person, I’m blaming everyone top to bottom.

That isn't what I read.

And when did I ever say this team had no flaws?

[3ammy3uck3ts]

I’m not blaming one person, I’m blaming everyone top to bottom.

That isn't what I read.

And when did I ever say this team had no flaws?

You read one critique of many.

You had sarcastic remarks toward anyone who didn’t like the offseason we had and knew the team wasn’t going to cut it.

[Kobewade11]

You read one critique of many.

You had sarcastic remarks toward anyone who didn’t like the offseason we had and knew the team wasn’t going to cut it.

My stance all along was the players that could help were and are still available. People were mad about missing out on the Tj Warrens and Kyle Andersens of the world. Mad we didn't go into the tax to extend PJ Tucker. Those moves weren't needle pushers so I gladly took a stand against them, what is the problem with that? Hell if you were paying attention there were a few posters like Bfresh that told everybody not to expect splash moves in the offseason.

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[3ammy3uck3ts]

You read one critique of many.

You had sarcastic remarks toward anyone who didn’t like the offseason we had and knew the team wasn’t going to cut it.

My stance all along was the players that could help were and are still available. People were mad about missing out on the Tj Warrens and Kyle Andersens of the world. Mad we didn't go into the tax to extend PJ Tucker. Those moves weren't needle pushers so I gladly took a stand against them, what is the problem with that? Hell if you were paying attention there were a few posters like Bfresh that told everybody not to expect splash moves in the offseason.

No offense to Bfresh but what tf does him saying that have to do with anything when the team very clearly needed to make a splash this offseason. It was more clear this year than recent. He doesn’t make those decisions.

[Kobewade11]

No offense to Bfresh but what tf does him saying that have to do with anything when the team very clearly needed to make a splash this offseason. It was more clear this year than recent. He doesn’t make those decisions.

Do you think the roster as constructed will be the same roster post ASB, yes or no?

[3ammy3uck3ts]

No offense to Bfresh but what tf does him saying that have to do with anything when the team very clearly needed to make a splash this offseason. It was more clear this year than recent. He doesn’t make those decisions.

Do you think the roster as constructed will be the same roster post ASB, yes or no?

I hope to god it isn’t but I can’t say with certainty. If the move is just bringing in crowder and calling it a day does it even matter?

[AirP.]

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[Kobewade11]

No offense to Bfresh but what tf does him saying that have to do with anything when the team very clearly needed to make a splash this offseason. It was more clear this year than recent. He doesn’t make those decisions.

Do you think the roster as constructed will be the same roster post ASB, yes or no?

I hope to god it isn’t but I can’t say with certainty. If the move is just bringing in crowder and calling it a day does it even matter?

Im just asking if you think the roster will be the same or not

[AirP.]

No offense to Bfresh but what tf does him saying that have to do with anything when the team very clearly needed to make a splash this offseason. It was more clear this year than recent. He doesn’t make those decisions.

Do you think the roster as constructed will be the same roster post ASB, yes or no?

Nope. Miami's already over the tax for next year without signing Strus, Vincent, Yurtseven and the rest of the players to get up to a 14 man minimum active roster.

[3ammy3uck3ts]

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Man Bams impact is unreal. Tyler has to be better, a team worst -30?! Bams +60 on him