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3ammy3uck3ts wrote:If they finally end up deciding it’s time to part ways they’ll 100% give Dame his choice of team. He grew up a Heat fan and his contract is possibly considered a bad contract one day. We could get something done with Herro picks Jovic etc
Timantha wrote:Aside from Butler, there hasn't been a star who has forced themselves to Miami. Miami is always on their list, but it's not their only preferred destination. It's probably gonna be the same again with Dame if he ever asked out.. We'll be on the list, but there's also gonna be a team in there who will destroy us in a bidding war
I keep repeating this, but I think only Lebron is the realistic target that can save the Jimmy Butler timeline. He's 38-39 years old with an expiring contract, who can handpick his next destination if he requests a trade. Don't think teams are willing to go far for an old Bron. Pat can finally go all in and offer an expiring Lowry - Caleb - Jovic - 2023 first round player we draft - picks/swaps package. If he wants to save the picks, then he can offer Herro
contract wrote:3ammy3uck3ts wrote:If they finally end up deciding it’s time to part ways they’ll 100% give Dame his choice of team. He grew up a Heat fan and his contract is possibly considered a bad contract one day. We could get something done with Herro picks Jovic etc
Why? It's not like Lillard won them anything or he's been taking discounts to help the team.
SerialChiller wrote:ShulaDon92 wrote:Timantha wrote:Aside from Butler, there hasn't been a star who has forced themselves to Miami. Miami is always on their list, but it's not their only preferred destination. It's probably gonna be the same again with Dame if he ever asked out.. We'll be on the list, but there's also gonna be a team in there who will destroy us in a bidding war
I keep repeating this, but I think only Lebron is the realistic target that can save the Jimmy Butler timeline. He's 38-39 years old with an expiring contract, who can handpick his next destination if he requests a trade. Don't think teams are willing to go far for an old Bron. Pat can finally go all in and offer an expiring Lowry - Caleb - Jovic - 2023 first round player we draft - picks/swaps package. If he wants to save the picks, then he can offer Herro
Ha. Another LeBron fleecing? You guys are too much. That's a no from me, dawg. Lebron plays like Meyers Leonard now.
That's an overpay.
Yeah I must admit Lebron and his current averages of 30/8/7 really reminds me of Meyers Leonard as well...
contract wrote:3ammy3uck3ts wrote:If they finally end up deciding it’s time to part ways they’ll 100% give Dame his choice of team. He grew up a Heat fan and his contract is possibly considered a bad contract one day. We could get something done with Herro picks Jovic etc
Why? It's not like Lillard won them anything or he's been taking discounts to help the team.
3ammy3uck3ts wrote:Well id say love is the best 4 Bams ever got to play with but defensively I’m curious to see how it all works out. I think Habe has to start now for good or you get a 3 and D PG like Oat Bev. You can’t have 3 starters in Lowry Herro and Love that just flat out can’t defend. Idc how good Bam and Jimmy are on that end, that’s a lot to cover up for
MettaWorldPanda wrote:Starting role must have been promised to Love. Really excited to see him work with Bam and drain the Tucker corner 3’s.
Vertical Limit wrote:contract wrote:3ammy3uck3ts wrote:If they finally end up deciding it’s time to part ways they’ll 100% give Dame his choice of team. He grew up a Heat fan and his contract is possibly considered a bad contract one day. We could get something done with Herro picks Jovic etc
Why? It's not like Lillard won them anything or he's been taking discounts to help the team.
Lol and the team isnt going to take discounts for him either.
Dame is 32 years old, in his prime. And he doesnt have many miles on his legs. He is considered one of the untouchables in the league, he is in that category with Steph, Nikola, booker, tatum and giannis. The cost to trade for him is far more expensive than you all can imagine.
As far as assets goes, there is about 20 teams in the NBA and it may be closer to 25, that are in a far better position to strike a deal with Portland for Lilliard. that’s not an exaggeration, that is facts.
Now, portland will listen if both herro and bam are offered. And 3 unprotected first round picks. They may even listen if you switch butler with bam, even though butler has a lot of mileage and is getting up in age.
To trade for Damian Lilliard is like trading for a franchise quarterback. Like the dolphins trying to strike a deal with the Chargers for Herbert or philadelphia for Hurts. Theyre going to empty our reserves before they move on with him.
Also Lilliard is the only reason why portland fans go to the games.
contract wrote:MettaWorldPanda wrote:Starting role must have been promised to Love. Really excited to see him work with Bam and drain the Tucker corner 3’s.
I think it's a bad idea to promise a starting job to anyone. Caleb has been busting his ass, and watching him get screwed may hurt player morale. Make it clear that we want more than we're getting from that spot and give Love the opportunity to win the job, but don't just hand it to him.
marson wrote:3ammy3uck3ts wrote:Well id say love is the best 4 Bams ever got to play with but defensively I’m curious to see how it all works out. I think Habe has to start now for good or you get a 3 and D PG like Oat Bev. You can’t have 3 starters in Lowry Herro and Love that just flat out can’t defend. Idc how good Bam and Jimmy are on that end, that’s a lot to cover up for
We can hide him against slow-footed centers and Bam will have the agency now to relax a little bit on banging these big centers.
We can't do that with Caleb freaking Martin LMAO.
3ammy3uck3ts wrote:contract wrote:3ammy3uck3ts wrote:If they finally end up deciding it’s time to part ways they’ll 100% give Dame his choice of team. He grew up a Heat fan and his contract is possibly considered a bad contract one day. We could get something done with Herro picks Jovic etc
Why? It's not like Lillard won them anything or he's been taking discounts to help the team.
He’s their franchise goat and has been as loyal as it gets and a great face of the franchise. I promise you he will get his choice if they decide to part ways. Hell, KD got his choice for literally nothing with the Nets
contract wrote:3ammy3uck3ts wrote:contract wrote:Why? It's not like Lillard won them anything or he's been taking discounts to help the team.
He’s their franchise goat and has been as loyal as it gets and a great face of the franchise. I promise you he will get his choice if they decide to part ways. Hell, KD got his choice for literally nothing with the Nets
Drexler is their franchise GOAT. But aside from that I'm confused by the whole "loyalty" narrative. Dame has done nothing but sign the largest deal available to him. That's not loyalty, that's business.