Play-in Round 2: MIA @ ATL on Friday 4/18 @ 7pm EST

[3ammy3uck3ts]

He was invisible except for the first quarter. Part of that was him being gassed by the end of the 3rd, the other was just same ole same ole from him. What really made this a horrible game for him was how awful he was on D today too. The blocks don't tell the story at all. By the 3rd quarter they were getting whatever they wanted against him. And he NEVER adjusted to Okongwu who outplayed him as did Niang.

Very poor showing from him, but glad we still pulled out the win.

#FreeBam

The more you defend bam this hard the more people want to get a reaction out of you lol I think you get that at this point?

For sure, we have some fishers

[Vertical Limit]

It didnt take long to get back to the mix post big 3.. it took 2 months to get back into the mix post butler.. keep doubting this organization, we are that team and have been that team for more than 30 years now.

[Enso]

I think we can push Cleveland to 6 games should be fun

After watching this ? You are way too optimistic. Cavs are gonna whoop their as$es. It goes 5 at best

Tbh I don’t think I’ve watched any gavs games maybe some highlights so yeah I’m talking out of my ass lol

[marson]

Bam is one of the greatest players in Heat history. Unironically. 3ammy is right, he needs more respect. Sure he isn't Wade, LBJ, Mourning or Jimmy Butler in that he can carry a team but he's such a great complementary piece. Not everyone has to be a bus driver!

Our Franchise GOAT is right. Bam is the leader, but Herro is the bus driver

[Tim_Hardawayy]

Bam is one of the greatest players in Heat history. Unironically. 3ammy is right, he needs more respect. Sure he isn't Wade, LBJ, Mourning or Jimmy Butler in that he can carry a team but he's such a great complementary piece. Not everyone has to be a bus driver!

I think he gets plenty of respect and love on this board, from my perspective its more like a certain poster takes slight over the slightest criticisms and hijacks every thread. But that's all I'll say on the matter, I love Bam.

[KingDavid]

Some of you still think this team is competent without Jimmy

No the Hawks and Bulls are just hideously bad teams that have no business in the playoffs either. Obviously the Heat winning a ring would be great but you think THIS team has a chance? Getting Flagg would be way better for the Heat in terms of chances to win. I don't like it when the team loses either it feels weird to think we shouldn't try but logically this is a treadmill team that will never go anywhere unless Ware becomes a superstar. I like Ware a lot and I don't think that's impossible but it's not necessarily something I'd gamble on. I hope we can play Cleveland well but can't see it being a good series for us.

I don't think we're going to win a championship, but the odds for Flagg were also ridiculously low. And by giving up the pick this year we ensure it isn't lost in a potential lottery season, which would have been a true nightmare scenario.

We legit had close to no chance at him, I completely agree.

[powerball1373]

Sad day for the Hornets as they no longer get a free and clear unprotected in 2028 for Rozier

Ok maybe winning was good idea actually.

This makes me feel way better. I sure hope Flagg isn't the next LeBron tho

There's a 0 chance Flagg is the next LeBron lol. He's good but he's nowhere near Wemby/LeBron level as a prospect.

[RRR3]

I was deluding myself into thinking SIlver might reward us for not tanking

[3ammy3uck3ts]

Bam is one of the greatest players in Heat history. Unironically. 3ammy is right, he needs more respect. Sure he isn't Wade, LBJ, Mourning or Jimmy Butler in that he can carry a team but he's such a great complementary piece. Not everyone has to be a bus driver!

Not even asking for more respect because it doesn’t matter what he does, he’ll be scapegoated but the fact we’re trying to pretend he had a bad night and didnt just have a defensive masterclass is insane

[DayofMourning]

16 more wins.

Take out GSW in the Finals.

Herro FMVP.

Durant joins.

3 peat.

Pat gets royalties.

[MettaWorldPanda]

Somebody do a Pitbull Playin Dale meme

[Heat_Down_Under]

All things considered this was a good morale boost for the team to make the play offs (first team 10th seed) after the jimmy divorce

[Enso]

Can we stop quoting the hamster deep throating the banana, I’m on a plane about to take off and the lady next to me called the stewardess and told her I was looking at animal pornography

[Vertical Limit]

Sad day for the Hornets as they no longer get a free and clear unprotected in 2028 for Rozier

Ok maybe winning was good idea actually.

This makes me feel way better. I sure hope Flagg isn't the next LeBron tho

There's a 0 chance Flagg is the next LeBron lol. He's good but he's nowhere near Wemby/LeBron level as a prospect.

Flagg is the next chet holmgren…

[RRR3]

16 more wins.

Take out GSW in the Finals.

Herro FMVP.

Durant joins.

3 peat.

Pat gets royalties.

As long as we're being delusional I'd like to play someone a lot worse than GS in the finals. Let's make it Memphis. Silver's worst nightmare

[MHeat0279]

Saw a Heat fan claim he had no bbiq the other day, I couldn't believe it. I still think he gets physically pushed around a little too much (that might never change), but he's easily the highest bball IQ guy on the squad right now. Almost feel as comfortable with him making decisions as I used to with Jimmy.

He wasnt very good in previous years, but he definitely improved a ton. Still would like him to get a little bigger.

Oh no doubt. He used to be a "no no no, yes!" type of guy who only really looked to get his and kill momentum. You could see him start to turn the corner last season before he got hurt, but he maintained that growth this year without suffering any injuries, and it was great to see.

If he can get more muscle he will be able to better sustain those hits driving to the basket and able to finish even better. The main difference i see is his composure when selecting his shots.

[marson]

Can we stop quoting the hamster deep throating the banana, I’m on a plane about to take off and the lady next to me called the stewardess and told her I was looking at animal pornography

[MettaWorldPanda]

Memphis smashing the Mavs. They will make sure our win remains historic

[Enso]

16 more wins.

Take out GSW in the Finals.

Herro FMVP.

Durant joins.

3 peat.

Pat gets royalties.

You’re a man who likes to keep his expectations in check I like it

[marson]

16 more wins.

Take out GSW in the Finals.

Herro FMVP.

Durant joins.

3 peat.

Pat gets royalties.

Yes very Durantish move. Joining a championship team.