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Post#581 » by 3ballbomber » Tue May 9, 2023 2:17 am

So does small ball still not work? We beat the twin towers & about to beat a team that supposed to have us outmatched on rebounding. Does Spo still need to be fired? I think Miami continues to prove fans in here wrong. Again if fans were in charge they'd run this organization to the ground.
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Post#582 » by Hallstar » Tue May 9, 2023 2:18 am

MettaWorldPanda wrote:Max Strus also deserves to be the starting two guard for this team and given a reasonable bird rights extension. Herro needs to be traded. Strus is just a better fit for Butler. Draft one of the many talented young 2’s who will be there in the draft at 18.

So what happens when Jimmy doesn't feel like playing for half the regular season? Herro is fine as starter. The real change is we took way too long to put Lowry to run the bench because we thought Dipo would fill the role.
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Post#583 » by 3ammy3uck3ts » Tue May 9, 2023 2:19 am

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MettaWorldPanda wrote:Moving Strus away from PF and having him regain his starting two spot has really flipped the script. Kevin Love and Zeller have also been god sends in the front court size department.


It will literally only make us better and more prepared to win back to back championships next season. It has to be done

Strus reminds me alot of Dan Majerle. Great size at 6’5 220 for a two guard. So hard to back down. Big advantage over the 190 pounder Herro when it comes to defending.


His strength and athleticism open up a lot of different things that set him apart from Duncan and even Herro
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Post#584 » by Heat_Down_Under » Tue May 9, 2023 2:19 am

3ballbomber wrote:So does small ball still not work? We beat the twin towers & about to beat a team that supposed to have us outmatched on rebounding. Does Spo still need to be fired? I think Miami continues to prove fans in here wrong. Again if fans were in charge they'd run this organization to the ground.


Let’s be honest if Jimmy didn’t play like prime Jordan in that series we wouldn’t have won…
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Post#585 » by heatlejuice » Tue May 9, 2023 2:20 am

3ballbomber wrote:So does small ball still not work? We beat the twin towers & about to beat a team that supposed to have us outmatched on rebounding. Does Spo still need to be fired? I think Miami continues to prove fans in here wrong. Again if fans were in charge they'd run this organization to the ground.


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Post#586 » by htcoelho » Tue May 9, 2023 2:20 am

Re: GT: Game 4 Knicks Vs Heat 5/8/23 @ 7:30 PM
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How was this team the #8 and nearly lost the play in to Chicago, unreal
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Post#587 » by 3ammy3uck3ts » Tue May 9, 2023 2:20 am

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HeatFanDan wrote:Knicks' board is funny right now.


they're saying Randle is **** at defense :lol: :lol: :lol:


Damn, they’re finally right about something
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Post#588 » by MettaWorldPanda » Tue May 9, 2023 2:20 am

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MettaWorldPanda wrote:Max Strus also deserves to be the starting two guard for this team and given a reasonable bird rights extension. Herro needs to be traded. Strus is just a better fit for Butler. Draft one of the many talented young 2’s who will be there in the draft at 18.

So what happens when Jimmy doesn't feel like playing for half the regular season? Herro is fine as starter. The real change is we took way too long to put Lowry to run the bench because we thought Dipo would fill the role.

I’m only looking to trade Herro for a Dame type or a major upgrade at the 4 spot.
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Post#589 » by 3ammy3uck3ts » Tue May 9, 2023 2:21 am

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3ballbomber wrote:So does small ball still not work? We beat the twin towers & about to beat a team that supposed to have us outmatched on rebounding. Does Spo still need to be fired? I think Miami continues to prove fans in here wrong. Again if fans were in charge they'd run this organization to the ground.


Let’s be honest if Jimmy didn’t play like prime Jordan in that series we wouldn’t have won…


That’s part of it though, that’s why Jimmy is Jimmy. He’s the best player in the world right now
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Post#591 » by Heat_Down_Under » Tue May 9, 2023 2:21 am

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MettaWorldPanda wrote:Max Strus also deserves to be the starting two guard for this team and given a reasonable bird rights extension. Herro needs to be traded. Strus is just a better fit for Butler. Draft one of the many talented young 2’s who will be there in the draft at 18.

So what happens when Jimmy doesn't feel like playing for half the regular season? Herro is fine as starter. The real change is we took way too long to put Lowry to run the bench because we thought Dipo would fill the role.


Lol love this forum… if strus was the starting 2 all regular season we would have missed the play in
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Post#592 » by heatlejuice » Tue May 9, 2023 2:21 am

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3ballbomber wrote:So does small ball still not work? We beat the twin towers & about to beat a team that supposed to have us outmatched on rebounding. Does Spo still need to be fired? I think Miami continues to prove fans in here wrong. Again if fans were in charge they'd run this organization to the ground.


Let’s be honest if Jimmy didn’t play like prime Jordan in that series we wouldn’t have won…


Jimmy never consistently made it this deep in the playoffs till he came to Miami. That should tell you something
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Post#593 » by Heat_Down_Under » Tue May 9, 2023 2:22 am

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3ballbomber wrote:So does small ball still not work? We beat the twin towers & about to beat a team that supposed to have us outmatched on rebounding. Does Spo still need to be fired? I think Miami continues to prove fans in here wrong. Again if fans were in charge they'd run this organization to the ground.


Let’s be honest if Jimmy didn’t play like prime Jordan in that series we wouldn’t have won…


That’s part of it though, that’s why Jimmy is Jimmy. He’s the best player in the world right now


Yeahh but let’s not act like if Jimmy had a regular/ordinary series vs the bucks our small ball lineup was going to be successful
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Post#594 » by MettaWorldPanda » Tue May 9, 2023 2:23 am

3ballbomber wrote:So does small ball still not work? We beat the twin towers & about to beat a team that supposed to have us outmatched on rebounding. Does Spo still need to be fired? I think Miami continues to prove fans in here wrong. Again if fans were in charge they'd run this organization to the ground.

We added Zeller and Love and Love’s size at the 4 has been crucial to this run. We also got bigger at the two with Strus once Herro went down. Small ball got us the 8th seed but Zeller and Love’s size has helped us greatly with this run in the playoffs.
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Post#595 » by 3ammy3uck3ts » Tue May 9, 2023 2:25 am

Heat_Down_Under wrote:
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Let’s be honest if Jimmy didn’t play like prime Jordan in that series we wouldn’t have won…


That’s part of it though, that’s why Jimmy is Jimmy. He’s the best player in the world right now


Yeahh but let’s not act like if Jimmy had a regular/ordinary series vs the bucks our small ball lineup was going to be successful


He coasted all season for this moment and luckily has answered the call. This was always the plan, it’s why we saw him sit so many games the first 70% of the season and played in quite a few games he might as well have sat out effort wise.

Yes if he was putting up 20-5-5 we probably lose but this has always been the plan.

Wouldn’t be mad at adding Lopez tho lol
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Post#596 » by MettaWorldPanda » Tue May 9, 2023 2:26 am

Heat_Down_Under wrote:
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MettaWorldPanda wrote:Max Strus also deserves to be the starting two guard for this team and given a reasonable bird rights extension. Herro needs to be traded. Strus is just a better fit for Butler. Draft one of the many talented young 2’s who will be there in the draft at 18.

So what happens when Jimmy doesn't feel like playing for half the regular season? Herro is fine as starter. The real change is we took way too long to put Lowry to run the bench because we thought Dipo would fill the role.


Lol love this forum… if strus was the starting 2 all regular season we would have missed the play in

Past two playoff runs Strus has been a major cog staring at the two spot. He was used out of position for most of the regular season. It’s ok to trade Herro for other areas of need.
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Post#597 » by 3ballbomber » Tue May 9, 2023 2:27 am

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3ballbomber wrote:So does small ball still not work? We beat the twin towers & about to beat a team that supposed to have us outmatched on rebounding. Does Spo still need to be fired? I think Miami continues to prove fans in here wrong. Again if fans were in charge they'd run this organization to the ground.


Let’s be honest if Jimmy didn’t play like prime Jordan in that series we wouldn’t have won…


Jimmy never consistently made it this deep in the playoffs till he came to Miami. That should tell you something


Jimmy a solid player regardless but he thrives in our system. He thrives in our culture. We allow him to be who he is. You take away who he's playing for and the coach making shots & elite level adjustments and we don't win the play ins let alone the series and are currently on vacation already.
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Post#598 » by 3ammy3uck3ts » Tue May 9, 2023 2:29 am

MettaWorldPanda wrote:
Heat_Down_Under wrote:
Hallstar wrote:So what happens when Jimmy doesn't feel like playing for half the regular season? Herro is fine as starter. The real change is we took way too long to put Lowry to run the bench because we thought Dipo would fill the role.


Lol love this forum… if strus was the starting 2 all regular season we would have missed the play in

Past two playoff runs Strus has been a major cog staring at the two spot. He was used out of position for most of the regular season. It’s ok to trade Herro for other areas of need.


You trading him for Jerami grant who is a better player on both sides of the ball and an amazing fit at the 4?
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Post#599 » by DayofMourning » Tue May 9, 2023 2:29 am

Flash4thewin wrote:
MettaWorldPanda wrote:Max Strus also deserves to be the starting two guard for this team and given a reasonable bird rights extension. Herro needs to be traded. Strus is just a better fit for Butler. Draft one of the many talented young 2’s who will be there in the draft at 18.


What would be a fair number for Max?


$10 mil a year. 3 year. 3rd year team option. Cant get crazy. If he can do it in the playoffs then hes worth that number.
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Post#600 » by MettaWorldPanda » Tue May 9, 2023 2:30 am

DayofMourning wrote:
Flash4thewin wrote:
MettaWorldPanda wrote:Max Strus also deserves to be the starting two guard for this team and given a reasonable bird rights extension. Herro needs to be traded. Strus is just a better fit for Butler. Draft one of the many talented young 2’s who will be there in the draft at 18.


What would be a fair number for Max?


$10 mil a year. 3 year. 3rd year team option. Cant get crazy. If he can do it in the playoffs then hes worth that number.

Yup that’s spot on

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