Who on this board called Wade's depature from Miami practically all of last season?

[Shaqdaddy11]

i definitely could see Wade in a Cavs uniform at some point before all is said and done.

By the time that happens lebron won't be a factor anymore and you end up being the 2003-04 Lakers.

 

[Mecca]

why trade away a bunch of first rounders if you are going to let WAde go?

I'm assuming you mean for Dragic?

I don't think the plan was to let him go.

Nobody thought Whiteside would improve enough to warrant max money when they signed him.

Nobody knew Bosh would have a life threatening condition.

All those unexpected things forced their hands with Wade.

I don't think the really believed he would leave. But, it was the right thing for the Heat at that price tag.

 

[Mecca]

Ben Simmons has legit size.

 

[HurricaneDij39]

That's not what he told me

Here you go:

Dwyane Wade says he didn't leave Heat because of money or rift with Pat Riley

 

[trojanfan12]

I'm assuming you mean for Dragic?

I don't think the plan was to let him go.

Nobody thought Whiteside would improve enough to warrant max money when they signed him.

Nobody knew Bosh would have a life threatening condition.

All those unexpected things forced their hands with Wade.

I don't think the really believed he would leave. But, it was the right thing for the Heat at that price tag.

Nope!! Completely wrong. All of the Heat's problems are because Riley has lost his fastball. - Wiggy

 

[trojanfan12]

I'm just not convinced that he's a "would be savior" to a playoff series win or that he's a "Top 20 NBA Player".

No one said he's a savior, but he's good enough to have made the difference in the 7 game series that the Heat lost in the 2nd round.

As for not being convinced that he's a top 20 player...

 

[HurricaneDij39]

No one said he's a savior, but he's good enough to have made the difference in the 7 game series that the Heat lost in the 2nd round.

As for not being convinced that he's a top 20 player...

HurricaneDij's Annual Top 50 NBA Players List (Year 8)
http://sportshoop.la/threads/hurricanedijs-annual-top-50-nba-players-list-year-8.193021/
Had Bosh at #23 this time last year...I guess by your logic this means I care a great deal about Bosh and his very existence in our league...Whatever.

 

[HurricaneDij39]

i definitely could see Wade in a Cavs uniform at some point before all is said and done.

Truthfully, I think if Wade were going to the Cavs he would have done so by now...Just my opinion.

 

[trojanfan12]

HurricaneDij's Annual Top 50 NBA Players List (Year 8)
Had Bosh at #23 this time last year...I guess by your logic this means I care a great deal about Bosh and his very existence in our league...Whatever.

So a link to your opinion is somehow a fact now? Just because you have him at 23, doesn't mean that rational human beings rank him that low.

 

[HurricaneDij39]

So a link to your opinion is somehow a fact now? Just because you have him at 23, doesn't mean that rational human beings rank him that low.

So, let's hear who on that list you think should be ahead of him...I suppose he could have been ahead of Wade and Howard, but who else?

 

[trojanfan12]

So, let's hear who on that list you think should be ahead of him...I suppose he could have been ahead of Wade and Howard, but who else?

I'd put a healthy Bosh ahead of Wade (because he's old), Dwight, Boogie Cousins (because he's a head case) and he's also better than Griffin who you have at #7.

 

[HurricaneDij39]

I'd put a healthy Bosh ahead of Wade (because he's old), Dwight, Boogie Cousins (because he's a head case) and he's also better than Griffin who you have at #7.

Well then, hopefully he's able to be on the court this year to prove your case.

 

[bksballer89]

Well then, hopefully he's able to be on the court this year to prove your case.

Seems like Micky Arison expect him at training camp so we'll see. I'm ok with them limiting his travel a bit if that is what needed. I'll be happy if he plays 60-65 games

 

[bksballer89]

Truthfully, I think if Wade were going to the Cavs he would have done so by now...Just my opinion.

Agree and after Lebron went back to Cleveland, it def seems they did not wish to play together anymore in the future

 

[WiggyRuss]

Well then, hopefully he's able to be on the court this year to prove your case.

better than Cousins or Griffin? thats laughable. ESPECIALLY Griffin.

Bosh was afraid of contact before...now? his allergy to rebounding will go to epic proportions.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Truthfully, I think if Wade were going to the Cavs he would have done so by now...Just my opinion.

salary wise its jut not possible right now .

ill guarantee y ou if the Cavs had the ability to match the Bulls offer he would be in Cleveland- but of course thats not the reality of the situation.

I could see Wade giving it a go wtih the bulls for a couple seasons while he still is pretty good and then come to Clevelandto play with Bron for a last year or so.

 

[bksballer89]

better than Cousins or Griffin? thats laughable. ESPECIALLY Griffin.

Bosh was afraid of contact before...now? his allergy to rebounding will go to epic proportions.

You do know Griffin is not a good rebounder either right?

 

[Mecca]

You do know Griffin is not a good rebounder either right?

Or shot blocker....

Or defender.....

Blake is a hell of an athlete, with above average passing ability for a Pf, who has worked hard to develop a decent jumper.

Not sure that makes him better than a healthy prime Bosh.

Both guys have been gimp.

 

[Mecca]

better than Cousins or Griffin? thats laughable. ESPECIALLY Griffin.

Bosh was afraid of contact before...now? his allergy to rebounding will go to epic proportions.

Yeah.....this is a wobbler.

I guess it depends on what you value.

Athleticism and excitement vs. Fundamentals.

Style vs. Substance.

The homer in me says Blake.

But,he's my favorite player so that shouldn't surprise anyone.

Objectively speaking....I'd probably take Toronto Bosh.

I'm not certain what Miami Bosh is/was capable of because he was man enough to put Team above self to win titles.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Or shot blocker....

Or defender.....

Blake is a hell of an athlete, with above average passing ability for a Pf, who has worked hard to develop a decent jumper.

Not sure that makes him better than a healthy prime Bosh.

Both guys have been gimp.

oh a healthy prime Bosh 5 years ago?

totally different question than today. Today i take Blake all day even if Bosh was able to get on the court. Its not even particularly close at this point is it?