Miami Heat Regular Season Thread 21-22 Vol. 4

[harlem_ball]

The PR wagon isn't done, seems Oladipo has another media session happening. I do wonder if Miami is feeling a sense Oladipo may not feel as wanted as he wants to be in Miami and may move on.... Miami only Oladipo's Bird rights, he'll be unrestricted. Oladipo is a previous all-star, still in his prime, worked hard to get back only not to be included in a rotation that had players like Robinson, Martin and even Vincent in it. I like 2 of those 3 players but if you're Oladipo that's pretty much disappointing.

I'm wondering if Oladipo is beating the Miami FO/Coaching staff expectations of where he'd be at now.

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Dipos definitely leading the team in interviews.

He seems like a narcissist diva to be honest. Back to the bench!

He aint done squat to be doing a media tour in the middle of the postseason.

[BFRESH44]

The PR wagon isn't done, seems Oladipo has another media session happening. I do wonder if Miami is feeling a sense Oladipo may not feel as wanted as he wants to be in Miami and may move on.... Miami only Oladipo's Bird rights, he'll be unrestricted. Oladipo is a previous all-star, still in his prime, worked hard to get back only not to be included in a rotation that had players like Robinson, Martin and even Vincent in it. I like 2 of those 3 players but if you're Oladipo that's pretty much disappointing.

I'm wondering if Oladipo is beating the Miami FO/Coaching staff expectations of where he'd be at now.

Read on Twitter

Dipos definitely leading the team in interviews.

He seems like a narcissist diva to be honest. Back to the bench!

He aint done squat to be doing a media tour in the middle of the postseason.

You dudes just be making something out of nothing. Good grief.

[AirP.]

The PR wagon isn't done, seems Oladipo has another media session happening. I do wonder if Miami is feeling a sense Oladipo may not feel as wanted as he wants to be in Miami and may move on.... Miami only Oladipo's Bird rights, he'll be unrestricted. Oladipo is a previous all-star, still in his prime, worked hard to get back only not to be included in a rotation that had players like Robinson, Martin and even Vincent in it. I like 2 of those 3 players but if you're Oladipo that's pretty much disappointing.

I'm wondering if Oladipo is beating the Miami FO/Coaching staff expectations of where he'd be at now.

Read on Twitter

He's definitely leading the team in interviews.

He seems like a narcissist diva to be honest. Back to the bench!

You guys are nuts. Butler says and does stuff to be in the media all the time and it's "cool" but Oladipo after losing 20+ million this last season is trying to get more teams insterested in him after Miami has basically ignored him. Herro basically went on a celebrity tour after his first season and very few said anything about it other then make fun of his cereal.

He's in his prime, looks to be healthy finally after his 2nd big surgery and can't get on the court because of Gabe Vincent(who's a nice roleplayer) but he's Gabe Vincnet. Oladipo didn't even get all that much time once being allowed to play again to get the rust off and build some chemistry with the team. He didn't play in 9 different games after being cleared to play.

What were Oladipo's numbers in this year's regular season?
21.6 minutes, 12.4 pts, 2.9 reb, 3.5 ast, .6 stl 48% FG%, 42% 3pt%
All while playing good defense.

His first game, it wasn't he's back, no... it was a "celebration" for him to be past his rehab, that's pretty insulting if you ask me. I don't blame him one bit doing the Woj podcast once he did well as a starter in a playoff game but I do believe the rest of the media is coming from the Heat trying to express to Oladipo that they want him part of the team moving forward.

You can't tell me if Philadelphia decided to go with Vincent and bench Oladipo when he got healthy enough to play you wouldn't be laughing at how stupid they are. I think Spoelstra and possibly the FO miscalculated where Oladipo would be at come playoff time, instead of him being happy to be nearly over with rehab and getting the rust off, he's looking way better then they expected.

[harlem_ball]

The PR wagon isn't done, seems Oladipo has another media session happening. I do wonder if Miami is feeling a sense Oladipo may not feel as wanted as he wants to be in Miami and may move on.... Miami only Oladipo's Bird rights, he'll be unrestricted. Oladipo is a previous all-star, still in his prime, worked hard to get back only not to be included in a rotation that had players like Robinson, Martin and even Vincent in it. I like 2 of those 3 players but if you're Oladipo that's pretty much disappointing.

I'm wondering if Oladipo is beating the Miami FO/Coaching staff expectations of where he'd be at now.

Read on Twitter

He's definitely leading the team in interviews.

He seems like a narcissist diva to be honest. Back to the bench!

You guys are nuts. Butler says and does stuff to be in the media all the time and it's "cool" but Oladipo after losing 20+ million this last season is trying to get more teams insterested in him after Miami has basically ignored him. Herro basically went on a celebrity tour after his first season and very few said anything about it other then make fun of his cereal.

He's in his prime, looks to be healthy finally after his 2nd big surgery and can't get on the court because of Gabe Vincent(who's a nice roleplayer) but he's Gabe Vincnet. Oladipo didn't even get all that much time once being allowed to play again to get the rust off and build some chemistry with the team. He didn't play in 9 different games after being cleared to play.

What were Oladipo's numbers in this year's regular season?
21.6 minutes, 12.4 pts, 2.9 reb, 3.5 ast, .6 stl 48% FG%, 42% 3pt%
All while playing good defense.

His first game, it wasn't he's back, no... it was a "celebration" for him to be past his rehab, that's pretty insulting if you ask me. I don't blame him one bit doing the Woj podcast once he did well as a starter in a playoff game but I do believe the rest of the media is coming from the Heat trying to express to Oladipo that they want him part of the team moving forward.

You can't tell me if Philadelphia decided to go with Vincent and bench Oladipo when he got healthy enough to play you wouldn't be laughing at how stupid they are. I think Spoelstra and possibly the FO miscalculated where Oladipo would be at come playoff time, instead of him being happy to be nearly over with rehab and getting the rust off, he's looking way better then they expected.

GTFO here. What does any of this individual BS have to do with the team and trying to win a title this year?

This is DIVA BS. Bench him for Vincent.

[Beenie]

Personality, ego, emotions, blah, blah, blah..

This team was put toether to compete this year.

Dipo is the superior player to Vincent thus he needs to be playing more, in general.

Fluid, though.

Whoever has the hot hand, game be game, should be be getting the minutes.

[AirP.]

He's definitely leading the team in interviews.

He seems like a narcissist diva to be honest. Back to the bench!

You guys are nuts. Butler says and does stuff to be in the media all the time and it's "cool" but Oladipo after losing 20+ million this last season is trying to get more teams insterested in him after Miami has basically ignored him. Herro basically went on a celebrity tour after his first season and very few said anything about it other then make fun of his cereal.

He's in his prime, looks to be healthy finally after his 2nd big surgery and can't get on the court because of Gabe Vincent(who's a nice roleplayer) but he's Gabe Vincnet. Oladipo didn't even get all that much time once being allowed to play again to get the rust off and build some chemistry with the team. He didn't play in 9 different games after being cleared to play.

What were Oladipo's numbers in this year's regular season?
21.6 minutes, 12.4 pts, 2.9 reb, 3.5 ast, .6 stl 48% FG%, 42% 3pt%
All while playing good defense.

His first game, it wasn't he's back, no... it was a "celebration" for him to be past his rehab, that's pretty insulting if you ask me. I don't blame him one bit doing the Woj podcast once he did well as a starter in a playoff game but I do believe the rest of the media is coming from the Heat trying to express to Oladipo that they want him part of the team moving forward.

You can't tell me if Philadelphia decided to go with Vincent and bench Oladipo when he got healthy enough to play you wouldn't be laughing at how stupid they are. I think Spoelstra and possibly the FO miscalculated where Oladipo would be at come playoff time, instead of him being happy to be nearly over with rehab and getting the rust off, he's looking way better then they expected.

GTFO here. What does any of this individual BS have to do with the team and trying to win a title this year?

This is DIVA BS. Bench him for Vincent.

What does it do with winning this year? One might say Miami has been holding Oladipo back so nobody will offer him a big contract this offseason. Spoelstra gave Robinson every oppertunity to keep his starter job this year but Oladipo they just said nah.

It's not like this franchise doesn't have any history of trying to undercut a player, I seem to remember D.Wade signed a 2 year contract with Chicago because this franchise tried to undercut him with his contract. It's just so odd when you see this franchise hand out big contracts to fringe decent players like Robinson, D.Waiter, J.Johnson, T.Johnson and a max for Whiteside?

[SoFlaKingReal]

Jesus everybody just likes to b**** and moan on here.

[BenoUdrihFTL]

Beno's rotation vs Philly:

1: Lowry 32, Dipo 16
2: Strus 18, *Herro 24, Dipo 6
3: Butler 32, Martin 12, Dipo 4
4: Tucker 28, Morris 12, Butler 4, Martin 4
5: Bam 38, Dedderp 10

Man on deck: Gabe
Man on poop deck: Duncan

*Note: Herro's mins depend entirely upon how he's playing. If he's pulling the same chit he did vs ATL then drop him down to 18 and split the other 6 between Strus and Martin. Because if Herro isn't producing offensively then he's a liability. If he's hitting, cut into Strus and/or Martin's mins

We're gonna need Lowry, Butler and PJ to go balls to the wall when they're playing which is why I'm somewhat limiting their mins (Sixers have zero depth so if we can play with frenetic intensity then we'll tire their guys out). Bam too except I think he's young enough to handle a heavier min load. Gonna need Markieff to give PJ a rest and take some hard help fouls on Embiid.

Herro, Strus, Martin, Dipo are the option guys. Meaning that the minutes distribution amongst them can vary between them situationally depending on how the game is unfolding

This is winning time fellas. No time for hurt feelings

[harlem_ball]

Jesus everybody just likes to b**** and moan on here.

I don't care about individual agendas. Im not a fan of any individual player here. Im a fan of the team so I don't care for these PR stunts and have had my fill of the Dipo vibe. He hasn't earned anything yet in my eyes. These guys have been busting their butts and Vincent especially has had some great scoring explosions this year alone on par with what Dipo has done. It's fine but let's prepare for Philly now.

[harlem_ball]

You guys are nuts. Butler says and does stuff to be in the media all the time and it's "cool" but Oladipo after losing 20+ million this last season is trying to get more teams insterested in him after Miami has basically ignored him. Herro basically went on a celebrity tour after his first season and very few said anything about it other then make fun of his cereal.

He's in his prime, looks to be healthy finally after his 2nd big surgery and can't get on the court because of Gabe Vincent(who's a nice roleplayer) but he's Gabe Vincnet. Oladipo didn't even get all that much time once being allowed to play again to get the rust off and build some chemistry with the team. He didn't play in 9 different games after being cleared to play.

What were Oladipo's numbers in this year's regular season?
21.6 minutes, 12.4 pts, 2.9 reb, 3.5 ast, .6 stl 48% FG%, 42% 3pt%
All while playing good defense.

His first game, it wasn't he's back, no... it was a "celebration" for him to be past his rehab, that's pretty insulting if you ask me. I don't blame him one bit doing the Woj podcast once he did well as a starter in a playoff game but I do believe the rest of the media is coming from the Heat trying to express to Oladipo that they want him part of the team moving forward.

You can't tell me if Philadelphia decided to go with Vincent and bench Oladipo when he got healthy enough to play you wouldn't be laughing at how stupid they are. I think Spoelstra and possibly the FO miscalculated where Oladipo would be at come playoff time, instead of him being happy to be nearly over with rehab and getting the rust off, he's looking way better then they expected.

GTFO here. What does any of this individual BS have to do with the team and trying to win a title this year?

This is DIVA BS. Bench him for Vincent.

What does it do with winning this year? One might say Miami has been holding Oladipo back so nobody will offer him a big contract this offseason. Spoelstra gave Robinson every oppertunity to keep his starter job this year but Oladipo they just said nah.

It's not like this franchise doesn't have any history of trying to undercut a player, I seem to remember D.Wade signed a 2 year contract with Chicago because this franchise tried to undercut him with his contract. It's just so odd when you see this franchise hand out big contracts to fringe decent players like Robinson, D.Waiter, J.Johnson, T.Johnson and a max for Whiteside?

One might say you're full of crap

[BenoUdrihFTL]

Also we can expect Danny phuckin Green to go off. Let's just get that out of the way now

[Wiltside]

Also we can expect Danny phuckin Green to go off. Let's just get that out of the way now

Forgot about this guy. Feel like we have to see him every phucking postseason. Ugh.

[Shewasfly]

If Spo could just take Uncan out of the rotation permanently, that'd help immensely. I understand giving him a shot if we're in a bind and finding it hard to score, but his minutes should really be flipped with Dipo's at this point. It'd help to evaluate if Herro is sucking all on his own or if its Spo weighing him down in lineups with Cluncan as well.

I also hope Lowry is ready to go for the start of the second round. We will really need the on court leadership and game management from him.

[3ammy3uck3ts]

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He gone, Mitchell gone too

[harlem_ball]

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He gone, Mitchell gone too

Cuz they b losers

We'll monitor the situation

[Kobewade11]

AirP, why are you creating this narrative trying to push Oladipo out the door? Lol

[AirP.]

AirP, why are you creating this narrative trying to push Oladipo out the door? Lol

I expected to hear more about Oladipo's good game on the Woj podcast based on the timing of the podcast, instead they barely talked about that and most talked about having a good surgery after a bad one, where he is currently and where he wants to be, it just could have been done any time since coming back, the timing is just quite interesting to me.

[3ballbomber]

I love the journey of the rising of a healthy Dipo as much as the nxt guy. I'm pulling for him to continue to get back to elite level. I do understand the significance of stepping up when Butler & Lowry were out. But am I the only one not taking too much out of his performance vs a mediocre defensive Hawks team that trailed us throughout the series? I'm keen to see him vs tougher match ups in 76ers/Bucks/Celts esp. if our backs are against the wall & the pressure's on.

Dipo has a lot to thank Miami for. I think we all understand this. I doubt he has any negative feelings towards us or any situations here. If he does then that's for front office to address. I do think it has been a complete blessing for him, to be here. After all his riding w/ the East 1 seed w/ a bright future & future all star young guns.

[twix2500]

Woooo comeback a few days later and some are digging for some drama like you are Stephen A Smith. Dipo has always been comfortable and enjoys being a media face figure. He has also shown he goes into hiding when he not comfortable with the organization. Dipo was stepping up and proudly being a Heat face figure early this summer. You got to remember Dipo been in the media spotlight going back to his college days. He enjoys it and he is a veteran at it. As I told you he impress the organization how professional he was and proactive in working with the business side of the organization. He has earned the Heat trust in a short period of time that he will represent the organization in high regards and with professionalism.

Now it doesnt mean he will 100% remain with the organization but all signs are pointing there is a very healthy relationship between the two. I believe at the very least, if all offers being equal this summer he will resign with the Heat.

[Shewasfly]

All the humming and hawing about the Embiid injury in the game thread really annoyed me, so I'm just going to keep posting in here till the actual game is being played lol.

I mean he is going to miss a game, maybe 2? Games where we're playing at home and expected to win anyway (so all the pressure is still on us, whether he plays or not). All the talk where we are prematurely degrading our own potential future championship disgusts me. I honestly see more Heat fans saying that garbage than anyone else. Its US creating and popularizing the damn talking point, and I'm not sure why.

Whether Embiid just misses a couple of games or the whole series, it takes NOTHING away from any accomplishment we end up achieving. Especially a championship. We should all be standing on that, not legitimizing bs that works against us. Sometimes I feel like our fans have low self esteem lol.

Anyways. Rant over.