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The_Dream wrote:I'm quite excited about our quick turnaround so far. We've been showing some defensive effort thus far and ironically, the Warriors game was a product of bad offense down the stretch.
Don't care too much about winning games every night. I just want to get to the playoffs with a healthy Wade and a rested roster.
Go Heat!
LeChosen1 wrote:The_Dream wrote:I'm quite excited about our quick turnaround so far. We've been showing some defensive effort thus far and ironically, the Warriors game was a product of bad offense down the stretch.
Don't care too much about winning games every night. I just want to get to the playoffs with a healthy Wade and a rested roster.
Go Heat!
Outside of 1 game(the hornets) the defense has looked the same, **** for first 40min and try to turn it on last 8 which has worked for 14 wins and 6 loses this season, and a whole bunch of unnecessary close games
Chalm Downs wrote:his nickname is boywonder ffs
RexBoyWonder wrote:The coasting thing is killing the regular season for me. if we won't try to play hard, and we won't try to devolpe our young players or try anything new...then whatever. this all season is feeling like a one long wait for the playoffs right now.
Anyway, Mario better get out of his funk, it's getting sad. 39% shooting, 32% from 3. for a guy that his main job is to hit open shots and play defense. i dont think i can find a worst starting PG in the leauge this year. come on man.
DWadeno3 wrote:
His problem is him stepping out of his role too much. He's not there to attack the basket and create for others. He's supposed to create a lot ball pressure on the other team's PG and knock down open shots/drive the OPEN lanes to the basket on offense, that's it. While Cole is pulling back on his out-of-control plays, Mario is heading towards that direction for no reason. He's become a good player by just fulfilling his role, there's no need for him to step out of it.
The Bunk wrote:God I hate this fraudulent clown.
I've never wanted to punch someone in the face so badly. Really hoping to run into him at a game one day. I won't hesitate.
DWadeno3 wrote:
His problem is him stepping out of his role too much. He's not there to attack the basket and create for others. He's supposed to create a lot of ball pressure on the other team's PG and knock down open shots/drive the OPEN lanes to the basket on offense, that's it. While Cole is pulling back on his out-of-control plays, Mario is heading towards that direction for no reason. He's become a good player by just fulfilling his role, there's no need for him to step out of it.
It's unfortunate that against teams like these, winning doesn't really say much but losing does.
Chalm Down Bro wrote:DWadeno3 wrote:
His problem is him stepping out of his role too much. He's not there to attack the basket and create for others. He's supposed to create a lot ball pressure on the other team's PG and knock down open shots/drive the OPEN lanes to the basket on offense, that's it. While Cole is pulling back on his out-of-control plays, Mario is heading towards that direction for no reason. He's become a good player by just fulfilling his role, there's no need for him to step out of it.
You're exactly right, this is what I've been saying. He never looks to shoot form 3 point range anymore, he always tries driving and it almost never works. Unfortunately for us, looks like this is a classic case of Riley's "The Disease of More." Mario wants more driving opportunities and wants to be seen as more of a playmaker/better player rather than just a spot up shooter in the Derek Fisher mold. To me, it looks like he wants more recognition. He's stopped playing defense and if this keeps up, I would expect Cole to take his job. He's pretty much stopped doing all the little things we need him to do to win.
Anyway, if we lose this game, sound the alarm.
EscapoTHB wrote:Chalm Down Bro wrote:DWadeno3 wrote:
His problem is him stepping out of his role too much. He's not there to attack the basket and create for others. He's supposed to create a lot ball pressure on the other team's PG and knock down open shots/drive the OPEN lanes to the basket on offense, that's it. While Cole is pulling back on his out-of-control plays, Mario is heading towards that direction for no reason. He's become a good player by just fulfilling his role, there's no need for him to step out of it.
You're exactly right, this is what I've been saying. He never looks to shoot form 3 point range anymore, he always tries driving and it almost never works. Unfortunately for us, looks like this is a classic case of Riley's "The Disease of More." Mario wants more driving opportunities and wants to be seen as more of a playmaker/better player rather than just a spot up shooter in the Derek Fisher mold. To me, it looks like he wants more recognition. He's stopped playing defense and if this keeps up, I would expect Cole to take his job. He's pretty much stopped doing all the little things we need him to do to win.
Anyway, if we lose this game, sound the alarm.
To be fair Rio playing like that was a big reason we won a title last year. I like him driving like I like ray doing it. Keeps the defense off balance.
I think his injuries are behind his defensive woes.
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Chalm Downs wrote:his nickname is boywonder ffs
RexBoyWonder wrote:You guys are talking about Rio's drives, but what the **** is up with his shooting? he's getting the best open looks that any PG in the NBA gets, yet he's shooting a sad 32% from 3 and 39% from the field.
It's amazingly awful thay 3 years in the big3 era this organization still can't play an average Point guard and an average Center next to them.
Sc0pe92 wrote:I am disappointed about the limited use of Shard, Why doesnt spo play him?!?!
Sc0pe92 wrote:I am disappointed about the limited use of Shard, Why doesnt spo play him?!?!
Chalm Downs wrote:his nickname is boywonder ffs
RexBoyWonder wrote:He cant defend or rebound and has zero inside presence, which we need beacuse that's not Bosh's strength. Lewis should only play as a backup SF, but we have Miller to do that.
Ratchet_Rio wrote:RexBoyWonder wrote:He cant defend or rebound and has zero inside presence, which we need beacuse that's not Bosh's strength. Lewis should only play as a backup SF, but we have Miller to do that.
Well then based on this explanation Riles really dropped the ball, no? The team needs defense and rebounding so you sign a guy that you know does neither?
Chalm Downs wrote:his nickname is boywonder ffs