2019 Offseason Thread

[TurnUpTheHeat]

he played 25 minutes last year

not 25 minutes a game

25 minutes

the

whole

year

(and yes- its more like 70 minutes- but thats not as funny)

Most were prob in last 2 games with Wade.
Not sure what your point is?
Riley/Arison will let him retire on his own terms.

 

[bksballer89]

2 words...why not?

Exactly. Veteran presence in the locker room who been through it all

 

[bksballer89]

he played 25 minutes last year

not 25 minutes a game

25 minutes

the

whole

year

(and yes- its more like 70 minutes- but thats not as funny)

He is literally the 13th man. Are we now expecting big minutes from the 13th man on the roster?

Give your heat hate a break for once

 

[WiggyRuss]

He is literally the 13th man. Are we now expecting big minutes from the 13th man on the roster?

Give your heat hate a break for once

there is a difference between "big minutes" and being completely useless and nothing more than a coach.

 

[trojanfan12]

Exactly. Veteran presence in the locker room who been through it all

Plus, it's an end of the bench type contract. Basically a "thank you" from the Heat for all that he's meant to the franchise.

The fact that the Heat have young guys who can learn from him makes it even better for them, imo.

 

[bksballer89]

there is a difference between "big minutes" and being completely useless and nothing more than a coach.

You're really dumb

 

[WiggyRuss]

Plus, it's an end of the bench type contract. Basically a "thank you" from the Heat for all that he's meant to the franchise.

The fact that the Heat have young guys who can learn from him makes it even better for them, imo.

why not just make him a coach?

why take up a roster spot for a guy that is not going to play?

I mean- if there was even a CHANCE he would play id say go for it.

when you KNOW he is not going to play i dont see the justification.

 

[bksballer89]

Plus, it's an end of the bench type contract. Basically a "thank you" from the Heat for all that he's meant to the franchise.

The fact that the Heat have young guys who can learn from him makes it even better for them, imo.

Yup. No surprise only 1 person see a problem with this. Forgot players who are now 13th, 14th, or 15th man on the roster are expected to contribute

 

[bksballer89]

why not just make him a coach?

why take up a roster spot for a guy that is not going to play?

I mean- if there was even a CHANCE he would play id say go for it.

when you KNOW he is not going to play i dont see the justification.

There's literally 16 other spots for that.

It is something called loyalty. Why force him into retirement? You don't treat players like that....at least not one who been with you for 16 years

 

[DJ Fieri]

I "like" that.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Again

why not just make him a coach?

why take up a roster spot for a guy that is not going to play?

I mean- if there was even a CHANCE he would play id say go for it.

when you KNOW he is not going to play i dont see the justification.

Again: * See Nick Collison.

#Culture

#Lockerroom

 

[trojanfan12]

There's literally 16 other spots for that.

It is something called loyalty. Why force him into retirement? You don't treat players like that....at least not one who been with you for 16 years

There are some players that you do that for. I see it like the last big contract that the Lakers gave Kobe. Was Kobe, from a production standpoint, worth that money? Hell no.

Did he earn that contract with what he had meant to the franchise over the previous 18 years? Hell yes.

Haslem's deal is a far less expensive version of that.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Plus, it's an end of the bench type contract. Basically a "thank you" from the Heat for all that he's meant to the franchise.

The fact that the Heat have young guys who can learn from him makes it even better for them, imo.

Like, this is not new.

Kurt Thomas, Nick Collison, Andre Miller, FFS..... KEVIN GARNETT in Minny.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Yup. No surprise only 1 person see a problem with this. Forgot players who are now 13th, 14th, or 15th man on the roster are expected to contribute

all i have heard is constant whining about injuries the last few years on the Heat---- but instead of giving the roster spot to someone that might actually be able to play and contribute- they give a pity contract to a guy they know wont be on the court.

At least James Jones saw minutes for the Cavs- even playoff minutes.

I dont see how you can justify giving a roster spot to someone you know is not going to play. Thats what coaches are for.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Like, this is not knew.

Kurt Thomas, Nick Collison, Andre Miller, FFS..... KEVIN GARNETT in Minny.

Kevin Garnett played almost 600 minutes his last year in the league

Haslem played 70 minutes- LAST YEAR.


I wouldnt give a roster spot to a guy that I KNEW was not going to play.

 

[WiggyRuss]

There are some players that you do that for. I see it like the last big contract that the Lakers gave Kobe. Was Kobe, from a production standpoint, worth that money? Hell no.

Did he earn that contract with what he had meant to the franchise over the previous 18 years? Hell yes.

Haslem's deal is a far less expensive version of that.

I mean, Kobe actually played basketball

Haslem might play a little more than you or me

 

[WiggyRuss]

especially on a team that hopes to actually make the playoffs and has had significant injuries the last few years.

burning a roster spot for someone that you know wont play seems incredibly dumb---- but hey- it is Pat Riley.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

because i would prob bet on you in a contest to see how many jumping jacks you could do before tiring out.

So once again, you comment on something you know nothing about.

He works out 2-3 times daily.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Kevin Garnett played almost 600 minutes his last year in the league

Haslem played 70 minutes- LAST YEAR.


I wouldnt give a roster spot to a guy that I KNEW was not going to play.

Dude, he helped them get their first ring.

He can be the executive towel waver as long as he wants.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Well, C.J., it's better than being the 2nd option on a losing team...like you are doing right now lolz

They went to the WCF.

So, at least they were the 3rd runner up.