2025 Offseason Thread Vol.6

[3ammy3uck3ts]

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Heat legend.

what a g

God I hated Noah but he would’ve been awesome to have on those big 3 teams lol.

[wade44]

Rio was always a dawg. A shame that Achilles tear was the end of him in the nba

[eddieheatfan]

Rio was always a dawg. A shame that Achilles tear was the end of him in the nba

i'm trying to find a gif when lebron hits rio on the head i think. the guy had deep appreciation by bosh and the other teammates what a guy. at least he was better than norris cole lol

[Vertical Limit]

Rio’s basketball career was so unlikely.. coming out of Alaska… think about that..all these college scouts arent doing many trips in alaska to recruit.. he did a lot with the slightest of opportunity and will always be champion.

[Shewasfly]

I’ll say this and then leave the topic alone. My little sis plays ball professionally, so between playing against her and some of her comrades over the years I like to think that gives me a qualified perspective. People vastly underestimate their skills. I’ve never lost a game 1v1 against my sis, I’m faster, stronger, bigger, and that all comes into play. Taking out the head up aspect and focusing on skill alone, oh she can shoot my lights out - and I’m no scrub. Its absolutely not a push to think someone like Bam couldn’t pick up a few things from Aja, you give him her offensive skills with his athleticism and you get KG.

To speak seriously for a moment, if you ever actually got to witness the skill set of a professional player in practice, they all look like KG (the ones that aren’t strictly 7 foot plus only there for height, anyways). What separates these guys is their ability to do it against competition, and make snap decisions, not their ability to hit jumpers or make nice post moves in an empty gym. Nobody is saying female players can’t be skilled, but the assumption that they’re more skilled than a Bam because they can do things against competition that doesn’t even compare to high school mens teams is wild. I’m with 3ammy on this one, you guys are wildly underrating Bam if you don’t think he’d dominate a skills competition in an empty arena. I’d go so far as to say Bam is so skilled as a big that that’s where a lot of some fans frustrations with him lie, because they can see potential for more.

The conversation was about Aja Wilson and Bam Adebayo. The fact that you keep bringing it back to all men and all women is where you continue to confuse yourself.

No one is saying Bam is not skilled or that he's some type of garbage man. The assertion--again, a completely non-controversial one for those who have watched a lot of both of them and aren't a paid Bam fan or otherwise agenda'd--was that Aja is more skilled. The things she is more skilled at were even listed.

[Shewasfly]

what a g

LeBron wasn't about to do **** lol

[Grumpy Heat Fan]

Someone tell the Heat to get the city of Miami to build a 7 story parking garage on Dan Paul Plaza.

In July 2025, they voted to make it some stupid kayak launch center and park thing.

It's 2.7 acres right on the arena, perfect spot for a parking garage run by the city of Miami to fix the lack of parking, and give basketball games and concerts a perfect parking spot. Let the city collect $5-8 during the day for parking, and $15-20 on event nights.

It's also right across the street from Bayside market, and in the heart of downtown.

[Tim_Hardawayy]

I’ll say this and then leave the topic alone. My little sis plays ball professionally, so between playing against her and some of her comrades over the years I like to think that gives me a qualified perspective. People vastly underestimate their skills. I’ve never lost a game 1v1 against my sis, I’m faster, stronger, bigger, and that all comes into play. Taking out the head up aspect and focusing on skill alone, oh she can shoot my lights out - and I’m no scrub. Its absolutely not a push to think someone like Bam couldn’t pick up a few things from Aja, you give him her offensive skills with his athleticism and you get KG.

To speak seriously for a moment, if you ever actually got to witness the skill set of a professional player in practice, they all look like KG (the ones that aren’t strictly 7 foot plus only there for height, anyways). What separates these guys is their ability to do it against competition, and make snap decisions, not their ability to hit jumpers or make nice post moves in an empty gym. Nobody is saying female players can’t be skilled, but the assumption that they’re more skilled than a Bam because they can do things against competition that doesn’t even compare to high school mens teams is wild. I’m with 3ammy on this one, you guys are wildly underrating Bam if you don’t think he’d dominate a skills competition in an empty arena. I’d go so far as to say Bam is so skilled as a big that that’s where a lot of some fans frustrations with him lie, because they can see potential for more.

The conversation was about Aja Wilson and Bam Adebayo. The fact that you keep bringing it back to all men and all women is where you continue to confuse yourself.

No one is saying Bam is not skilled or that he's some type of garbage man. The assertion--again, a completely non-controversial one for those who have watched a lot of both of them and aren't a paid Bam fan or otherwise agenda'd--was that Aja is more skilled. The things she is more skilled at were even listed.

Your ability to talk down to every poster on this board is impressive. That aside, the point stands, if you placed them in an empty gym, Bam's easily more skilled. You don't see it because you don't watch Bam in an empty gym, you watch him in NBA games competing against other men that are doing everything in their power to stop him from displaying those skills. I'd bet 10 grand if they did a skills competition between the two, on Bam, easily.

[lastb1ckman]

Rio’s basketball career was so unlikely.. coming out of Alaska… think about that..all these college scouts arent doing many trips in alaska to recruit.. he did a lot with the slightest of opportunity and will always be champion.

I mean he's won EVERYWHERE he's played. One of the biggest winners out there.

[lastb1ckman]

I’ll say this and then leave the topic alone. My little sis plays ball professionally, so between playing against her and some of her comrades over the years I like to think that gives me a qualified perspective. People vastly underestimate their skills. I’ve never lost a game 1v1 against my sis, I’m faster, stronger, bigger, and that all comes into play. Taking out the head up aspect and focusing on skill alone, oh she can shoot my lights out - and I’m no scrub. Its absolutely not a push to think someone like Bam couldn’t pick up a few things from Aja, you give him her offensive skills with his athleticism and you get KG.

To speak seriously for a moment, if you ever actually got to witness the skill set of a professional player in practice, they all look like KG (the ones that aren’t strictly 7 foot plus only there for height, anyways). What separates these guys is their ability to do it against competition, and make snap decisions, not their ability to hit jumpers or make nice post moves in an empty gym. Nobody is saying female players can’t be skilled, but the assumption that they’re more skilled than a Bam because they can do things against competition that doesn’t even compare to high school mens teams is wild. I’m with 3ammy on this one, you guys are wildly underrating Bam if you don’t think he’d dominate a skills competition in an empty arena. I’d go so far as to say Bam is so skilled as a big that that’s where a lot of some fans frustrations with him lie, because they can see potential for more.

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Why we as Heat fans are pushing a narrative that Bam isn’t skilled is beyond me. He is quite literally one of the most skilled and versatile bigs in the league and has been for several years now. Comparing him to his girlfriend is just dumb and lazy. Aja is a great basketball player (for a girl) and she is obviously skilled (for a girl). Hell, she may be the best woman’s basketball player ever, she has an insane resume but Bam would skunk her if he really wanted to. It’s also dumb to compare the 2 because as you said she’s playing against other women and she has a significantly bigger advantage in her size and athleticism compared to her competition than Bam does as well. She’s a monster of a woman.

I’ve been telling you **** on Bam is the popular thing to do on here majority of the time, you’re seeing a little bit of it these last few pages and I’m sure it’ll pick up as we get into the season. I guess everyone is still mad about his early season struggles after the busy summer.

Bam is a 6'9"-6-10" center that can bring the ball up the court to initiate the offense without Shaqing a fool every play, and folks try to act like he aint skilled. MOST bigs can't do half the things he can on offense or defense.

I do admit that the MVP/DPOY of the WNBA can teach Bam a couple moves or things. But its in the same way your coach or an retired player can teach you stuff. Head to head, she aint whooping him. He's too big, strong, and fast. Its like if prime Shaq played to 21 against Jordan.

[twix2500]

Mimi Heat Depth Chart

PG: Rozier - Mitchell - Smith
SG: Herro - Powell - Jakučionis
SF: Wiggins - Larsson - Fontecchio
PF: Adebayo - Jaquez - Johnson
CE: Ware - Jovic - Golden

The Miami Heat have started their 2025-26 season training camp roster preparations, with reports in August 2025 detailing which players are expected to participate and who has recently joined. Notable attendees include established players like Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, alongside new additions such as Vlad Goldin and Ethan Thompson, who was recently signed to a training camp contract

[Shewasfly]

To speak seriously for a moment, if you ever actually got to witness the skill set of a professional player in practice, they all look like KG (the ones that aren’t strictly 7 foot plus only there for height, anyways). What separates these guys is their ability to do it against competition, and make snap decisions, not their ability to hit jumpers or make nice post moves in an empty gym. Nobody is saying female players can’t be skilled, but the assumption that they’re more skilled than a Bam because they can do things against competition that doesn’t even compare to high school mens teams is wild. I’m with 3ammy on this one, you guys are wildly underrating Bam if you don’t think he’d dominate a skills competition in an empty arena. I’d go so far as to say Bam is so skilled as a big that that’s where a lot of some fans frustrations with him lie, because they can see potential for more.

The conversation was about Aja Wilson and Bam Adebayo. The fact that you keep bringing it back to all men and all women is where you continue to confuse yourself.

No one is saying Bam is not skilled or that he's some type of garbage man. The assertion--again, a completely non-controversial one for those who have watched a lot of both of them and aren't a paid Bam fan or otherwise agenda'd--was that Aja is more skilled. The things she is more skilled at were even listed.

Your ability to talk down to every poster on this board is impressive. That aside, the point stands, if you placed them in an empty gym, Bam's easily more skilled. You don't see it because you don't watch Bam in an empty gym, you watch him in NBA games competing against other men that are doing everything in their power to stop him from displaying those skills. I'd bet 10 grand if they did a skills competition between the two, on Bam, easily.

Says Mr. Green Font. I give back what I get, always.

Now you are talking about empty gyms...huh? And skills competitions...what? When were these ever mentioned? The argument was laid out for you and it talks about none of those things. If you can't understand what's being said, that's fine. Genuinely don't care and didn't even expect it to trigger anybody this bad or to still be talking about the comment. Not going to keep going back and forth over this and be on the mods list.

You should be prepared to put up that 10 grand though. If the season goes the way most everyone is expecting, that fanduel sponsorship will be coming in no time and you might get your shot. I won't talk about why a team with Bam leading is expected to be terrible while a team with Aja leading is consistently top level regardless of who is around her.

[3ammy3uck3ts]

To speak seriously for a moment, if you ever actually got to witness the skill set of a professional player in practice, they all look like KG (the ones that aren’t strictly 7 foot plus only there for height, anyways). What separates these guys is their ability to do it against competition, and make snap decisions, not their ability to hit jumpers or make nice post moves in an empty gym. Nobody is saying female players can’t be skilled, but the assumption that they’re more skilled than a Bam because they can do things against competition that doesn’t even compare to high school mens teams is wild. I’m with 3ammy on this one, you guys are wildly underrating Bam if you don’t think he’d dominate a skills competition in an empty arena. I’d go so far as to say Bam is so skilled as a big that that’s where a lot of some fans frustrations with him lie, because they can see potential for more.

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Why we as Heat fans are pushing a narrative that Bam isn’t skilled is beyond me. He is quite literally one of the most skilled and versatile bigs in the league and has been for several years now. Comparing him to his girlfriend is just dumb and lazy. Aja is a great basketball player (for a girl) and she is obviously skilled (for a girl). Hell, she may be the best woman’s basketball player ever, she has an insane resume but Bam would skunk her if he really wanted to. It’s also dumb to compare the 2 because as you said she’s playing against other women and she has a significantly bigger advantage in her size and athleticism compared to her competition than Bam does as well. She’s a monster of a woman.

I’ve been telling you **** on Bam is the popular thing to do on here majority of the time, you’re seeing a little bit of it these last few pages and I’m sure it’ll pick up as we get into the season. I guess everyone is still mad about his early season struggles after the busy summer.

Bam is a 6'9"-6-10" center that can bring the ball up the court to initiate the offense without Shaqing a fool every play, and folks try to act like he aint skilled. MOST bigs can't do half the things he can on offense or defense.

I do admit that the MVP/DPOY of the WNBA can teach Bam a couple moves or things. But its in the same way your coach or an retired player can teach you stuff. Head to head, she aint whooping him. He's too big, strong, and fast. Its like if prime Shaq played to 21 against Jordan.

Flirts with 20-10-5 every night one way or another while being the best defender in the league and people want to act like he’s “Clint Capela, Tristan Thompson, Joel Anthony” etc. and like he just has 0 offensive game.

It’s a PPG thing imo, it’s the easiest stat to understand and it’s and easy barometer to the casual fan in trying to determine how good a player is.

I saw a pretty eye opening fact the other day. 12 players have averaged 24-10 while being on an all defense team (not even taking into account the playmaking, 11 of those 12 were MVPs and the other was AD. Bam isn’t an MVP level player but he is a damn good elite player and he’s recognized as so around the league.

[lastb1ckman]

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Why we as Heat fans are pushing a narrative that Bam isn’t skilled is beyond me. He is quite literally one of the most skilled and versatile bigs in the league and has been for several years now. Comparing him to his girlfriend is just dumb and lazy. Aja is a great basketball player (for a girl) and she is obviously skilled (for a girl). Hell, she may be the best woman’s basketball player ever, she has an insane resume but Bam would skunk her if he really wanted to. It’s also dumb to compare the 2 because as you said she’s playing against other women and she has a significantly bigger advantage in her size and athleticism compared to her competition than Bam does as well. She’s a monster of a woman.

I’ve been telling you **** on Bam is the popular thing to do on here majority of the time, you’re seeing a little bit of it these last few pages and I’m sure it’ll pick up as we get into the season. I guess everyone is still mad about his early season struggles after the busy summer.

Bam is a 6'9"-6-10" center that can bring the ball up the court to initiate the offense without Shaqing a fool every play, and folks try to act like he aint skilled. MOST bigs can't do half the things he can on offense or defense.

I do admit that the MVP/DPOY of the WNBA can teach Bam a couple moves or things. But its in the same way your coach or an retired player can teach you stuff. Head to head, she aint whooping him. He's too big, strong, and fast. Its like if prime Shaq played to 21 against Jordan.

Flirts with 20-10-5 every night one way or another while being the best defender in the league and people want to act like he’s “Clint Capela, Tristan Thompson, Joel Anthony” etc. and like he just has 0 offensive game.

It’s a PPG thing imo, it’s the easiest stat to understand and it’s and easy barometer to the casual fan in trying to determine how good a player is.

I saw a pretty eye opening fact the other day. 12 players have averaged 24-10 while being on an all defense team (not even taking into account the playmaking, 11 of those 12 were MVPs and the other was AD. Bam isn’t an MVP level player but he is a damn good elite player and he’s recognized as so around the league.

Especially since every other month you can see some post on reddit or Facebook talking about "Y'all think we can get Bam from the Heat?". A guy like Bam would be a dream on every team in the league.

[unowen85]

Bam’s stock is down bad to where we’re having frank discussions as to whether he should practice with a WNBA player so he can regain his form from a few years ago. Smh.

[3ammy3uck3ts]

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Nikola Jovic motivated by Erik Spoelstra's visit to Serbia

Nikola Jovic said he was motivated to perform well in the Serbia-Slovenia exhibition game because his Miami Heat head coach, Erik Spoelstra, "perhaps the best coach in the world," traveled all the way to see him.

In an exhibition game featuring two of the best basketball players in the world—Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic—Nikola Jovic stole the show. He finished as the leading scorer with 18 points (7/8 2PT, 1/2 3PT, 1/1 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds in 19 minutes.

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Lulzzzzz… bleacher report got it way wrong..Replace Wade with Herro..

[3ammy3uck3ts]

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Lulzzzzz… bleacher report got it way wrong..Replace Wade with Herro..

Was my first thought as well

[Kobewade11]

Nikola Jovic motivated by Erik Spoelstra's visit to Serbia

Nikola Jovic said he was motivated to perform well in the Serbia-Slovenia exhibition game because his Miami Heat head coach, Erik Spoelstra, "perhaps the best coach in the world," traveled all the way to see him.

In an exhibition game featuring two of the best basketball players in the world—Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic—Nikola Jovic stole the show. He finished as the leading scorer with 18 points (7/8 2PT, 1/2 3PT, 1/1 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds in 19 minutes.

Breakout coming