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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 1:09pm #64653
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    ChicagoCasey
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     I know many may not like the way Pat Riley handled the Dwyane Wade contract fiasco and wanted him to give him how much money Dwyane Wade wanted. But, I disagree with that stance, I didn’t want Dwyane Wade handcuff this team for years like Kobe did to the Lakers. If the Heat gave him the 3 years, $20M annually, that would miss up the team from getting high level free agents in the future. I would’ve been fine if Dwyane Wade would have stayed with the Heat, but I’m not pissed or hearbroken that he’s gone because this team have more flexablity in the future.

    I like how the Heat constructed the roster for this season and how they made it flexable for the future seasons by signing guys for 1-2 yr deals. The problem the Heat had last year was that they were too slow and they lacked 3 point shooting. The Miami Heat had added more athletic and better floor spacers this offseason in aquring Derrick Williams, Rodney McGruder, Willie Reed, Wayne Ellington, and Luke Babbit. 

    Now this team is Goran Dragic and Hassan Whiteside team, who both played way better w/o Wade on the floor and the pace sped up w/o Wade on the floor. Both Dragic and Whiteside averaged over 20 points per game per 36 minutes w/o Wade on the floor. Not saying that the team will be better w/o Wade, but it says something about how the team played w/o him and how effective Hassan and Goran was w/o him. They have players around them that would suggest that they would be one of the best teams in terms of shooting and pace in the league. Josh Richardson, Rodney McGruder, Tyler Johnson, Luke Babbit, and Wayne Ellington all are capable to hit at least 40% from the three point line. While Justise Winslow, Josh Richardson, Rodney McGruder.Tyler Johnson, Derrick Williams, and James Johnson all known to be able to play in trasition and are really athletic. 

    Not saying that I know exactly how the Heat will fare over the course of this season coming up w/o Wade in the more competitive eastern conference. But, I’m excited about what this Heat team can accoplished this upcoming season. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Heat is one of the best teams in the eastern conference teams w/ Goran going back to the Suns version and I wouldn’t be shocked if the Heat be a bottom 10 team.

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 2:00pm #1082938
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     getting Wade and Rondo has done nothing more than prolonging the Bulls rebuild by 2 years. I love Wade and I’m excited to watch him play. But I have no delusions about this team doing anything more than hopefully making the playoffs.

    I’ve always wanted to see a Wade vs LBJ playoff series, but this Bulls team would get swept.

     

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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 2:00pm #1082773
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     getting Wade and Rondo has done nothing more than prolonging the Bulls rebuild by 2 years. I love Wade and I’m excited to watch him play. But I have no delusions about this team doing anything more than hopefully making the playoffs.

    I’ve always wanted to see a Wade vs LBJ playoff series, but this Bulls team would get swept.

     

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    • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 5:48pm #1082956
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       The Bulls were going through the motions last year and were a 500 team, They will be better. I personally expect them to surprise a lot of people.. Wade and Butler are both 18-20ppg guys and Rondo will find Mirotic and McDermott looks.. Something they really lacked with Rose on the floor.. Mirotic needs a PG who will find him looks

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    • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 5:48pm #1082791
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       The Bulls were going through the motions last year and were a 500 team, They will be better. I personally expect them to surprise a lot of people.. Wade and Butler are both 18-20ppg guys and Rondo will find Mirotic and McDermott looks.. Something they really lacked with Rose on the floor.. Mirotic needs a PG who will find him looks

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    • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 5:48pm #1082798
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       The Bulls were going through the motions last year and were a 500 team, They will be better. I personally expect them to surprise a lot of people.. Wade and Butler are both 18-20ppg guys and Rondo will find Mirotic and McDermott looks.. Something they really lacked with Rose on the floor.. Mirotic needs a PG who will find him looks

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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 2:00pm #1082780
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    Chewy
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     getting Wade and Rondo has done nothing more than prolonging the Bulls rebuild by 2 years. I love Wade and I’m excited to watch him play. But I have no delusions about this team doing anything more than hopefully making the playoffs.

    I’ve always wanted to see a Wade vs LBJ playoff series, but this Bulls team would get swept.

     

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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 7:00pm #1082975
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     Can’t stand Pat Riley because he seems like the definition of slimey, but I totally agree with his handling of Wade. 

    I still don’t understand the ass-backwards notion that because Wade took less money before, he’s somehow entitled to more now when he isn’t worth it. That’s not how it works dude. He did the team a solid and took less, thus helping them go to four straight finals. You don’t get more money when you are a shell of yourself because of what prime you did six years ago. 

     

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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 7:00pm #1082809
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     Can’t stand Pat Riley because he seems like the definition of slimey, but I totally agree with his handling of Wade. 

    I still don’t understand the ass-backwards notion that because Wade took less money before, he’s somehow entitled to more now when he isn’t worth it. That’s not how it works dude. He did the team a solid and took less, thus helping them go to four straight finals. You don’t get more money when you are a shell of yourself because of what prime you did six years ago. 

     

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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 7:00pm #1082816
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     Can’t stand Pat Riley because he seems like the definition of slimey, but I totally agree with his handling of Wade. 

    I still don’t understand the ass-backwards notion that because Wade took less money before, he’s somehow entitled to more now when he isn’t worth it. That’s not how it works dude. He did the team a solid and took less, thus helping them go to four straight finals. You don’t get more money when you are a shell of yourself because of what prime you did six years ago. 

     

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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 9:19pm #1082995
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    Is Bosh definately not coming back because he hasn’t been mentioned in your post at all?

    Because if he does then isn’t it his team?

     

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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 9:19pm #1082830
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    Is Bosh definately not coming back because he hasn’t been mentioned in your post at all?

    Because if he does then isn’t it his team?

     

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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 9:19pm #1082837
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    Is Bosh definately not coming back because he hasn’t been mentioned in your post at all?

    Because if he does then isn’t it his team?

     

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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 10:18pm #1083028
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     25 mill a year for a commitment of just 2 seasons was a very fair deal for wade based on todays market. Non all-stars are getting over 20 mill. Wade was the face of the franchise, he deserved to be given a little more respect. Bosh was given about 23 mill per on a longer 5 year deal and he has never at any point in his career been on wades level. So why play hard ball now with a guy who has done far more and is actually healthy? 

    and you guys just repaced wade, luol deng and joe johnson with wayne ellington, derrick williams, rodney mccruder and willie reed and you are not sure if they will be worse or not? Bump this post next year if the heat become an improved team and ill cancel my account to this site, lol i wont hold my breath.

     

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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 10:18pm #1082862
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     25 mill a year for a commitment of just 2 seasons was a very fair deal for wade based on todays market. Non all-stars are getting over 20 mill. Wade was the face of the franchise, he deserved to be given a little more respect. Bosh was given about 23 mill per on a longer 5 year deal and he has never at any point in his career been on wades level. So why play hard ball now with a guy who has done far more and is actually healthy? 

    and you guys just repaced wade, luol deng and joe johnson with wayne ellington, derrick williams, rodney mccruder and willie reed and you are not sure if they will be worse or not? Bump this post next year if the heat become an improved team and ill cancel my account to this site, lol i wont hold my breath.

     

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  • Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2016 - 10:18pm #1082870
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    llperez

     25 mill a year for a commitment of just 2 seasons was a very fair deal for wade based on todays market. Non all-stars are getting over 20 mill. Wade was the face of the franchise, he deserved to be given a little more respect. Bosh was given about 23 mill per on a longer 5 year deal and he has never at any point in his career been on wades level. So why play hard ball now with a guy who has done far more and is actually healthy? 

    and you guys just repaced wade, luol deng and joe johnson with wayne ellington, derrick williams, rodney mccruder and willie reed and you are not sure if they will be worse or not? Bump this post next year if the heat become an improved team and ill cancel my account to this site, lol i wont hold my breath.

     

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  • Posted on: Thu, 07/14/2016 - 4:57am #1082910
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    DolanCare
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     Completely agree with you, OP. The Heat played fine without Wade last season, the offense was way more fluid and they even had more energy on defense. Obviously, the postseason is a different animal where shot-creation comes at a premium. But I still think the Heat could eek into the playoffs even without Bosh. 

    If the Heat can grab a solid wing player to fill Deng’s shoes, this team could pull down the 5 seed. 

     

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  • Posted on: Thu, 07/14/2016 - 4:57am #1082918
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    DolanCare
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     Completely agree with you, OP. The Heat played fine without Wade last season, the offense was way more fluid and they even had more energy on defense. Obviously, the postseason is a different animal where shot-creation comes at a premium. But I still think the Heat could eek into the playoffs even without Bosh. 

    If the Heat can grab a solid wing player to fill Deng’s shoes, this team could pull down the 5 seed. 

     

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  • Posted on: Thu, 07/14/2016 - 4:57am #1083077
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    DolanCare
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     Completely agree with you, OP. The Heat played fine without Wade last season, the offense was way more fluid and they even had more energy on defense. Obviously, the postseason is a different animal where shot-creation comes at a premium. But I still think the Heat could eek into the playoffs even without Bosh. 

    If the Heat can grab a solid wing player to fill Deng’s shoes, this team could pull down the 5 seed. 

     

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