youngcrev wrote:mjkvol wrote:youngcrev wrote:
I don't.
Their thing is more about identifying those type of guys rather than magically turning someone into something they're not. It's not like Shake and Korkmaz haven't had a ton of opportunity here over the years.
It's kinda silly that we were playing Trez over Reed knowing full well he wasn't going to be a playoff viable option, but maybe that competition drives BBall to work harder rather than simply being gifted minutes and being allowed to do some of the dumb **** he does.
It certainly doesn't seem like Miami gifts anything to players, they just give them the opportunity to earn it.
When I see scrubs and journeymen performing the way so many have in places like Miami and San Antonio, I do wonder about guys who have some talent but have never put it together but shown flashes, like Shake and Korkmaz. Having an "opportunity" and being put in a situation to succeed are two entirely different things, kind of like reactionary desperation moves or garbage time opportunities vs. being part of a system where you're always prepared because you could get the call at any moment.
Miami's system encourages players to always be prepared, and they look for players with that mentality. Our system here has been to play favorites and bury guys, only giving them a shot when there was no other option. Not having players like Shake and Korkmaz, and even Springer - guys with specific skills that might be very useful in certain spots - ready to go if needed, but instead languishing on the bench with no expectancy of playing, is an utter lack of resources.
I don't really think that's what it is though.
Shake's been averaging 20+ mpg the last 4 years. Prior to this year when the actively looked to upgrade his spot, Kork was averaging about 20 mpg for a 3 year stretch.
I think Miami's thing with these 2 would have been "these guys don't have it, let's see what someone else can give us."
The more interesting question to me is: who are the guys that didn't get an opportunity that could have contributed?
You might be right, but seeing the type of players thriving in Miami I can't help but wonder ......
Looking at Nuggets roster, are they what Sixers were supposed to grow into 5 years ago? 
