Series Thread: 3) Miami Heat (48-34) vs 6) Charlotte Hornets (48-34)

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Yeah, Wiggy's actually been non-trollish the last few days. Something tells me the storm is coming.

No storm should come.
Even up 2-0 we weren't trash talking.
Logically, we all thought we should win the series, and we still might, but before it began we were all predicting a long, close series.
We're as equal as equal can be with them.
HC would have made either team the favorite.

 

[Montalban]

To be fair, every championship team essentially "buys their championships." No team is built entirely through the draft. They all sign FA's, make trades, try to get as many top players as possible, etc. and they all are typically at or over the salary cap when they win or even make the finals.

The only difference with the Heat is that it was the first time we had seen a group of top level players be so blatant about trying to team up.

Not on the scale of the Heat or Yankees. The Dubs, for example, built their team through astute drafting and trading. Their entire starting team came from the draft, or, in Bogut's case, an astute trade.

 

[Heatles84]

Not on the scale of the Heat or Yankees. The Dubs, for example, built their team through astute drafting and trading. Their entire starting team came from the draft, or, in Bogut's case, an astute trade.

Yet you were saying this team was going to lose to the Rockets once Curry went down. Mmmmmmkay.

 

[Montalban]

You can only do that though, if you suck for years.
Heat hasn't had that luxury.

I get it though, your mindset in regard to any situation is all that counts.
My best guess is that you aren't married.

Doesn't say much for your best guessing ability.

 

[Heatles84]

Doesn't say much for your best guessing ability.

Man, you're one of those sensitive trolls, aren't you?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

From what I heard it was from several years ago.....Not recent at all

I have no idea, and I really don't care.
He earned and deserves his chance.
Hopefully he takes advantage of it.

 

[Heatles84]

Doesn't say much for your best guessing ability.

I seriously doubt any woman with even one brain cell would want your flawed sperm cells swimming in her nether regions.

 

[Heatles84]

I get all that, but the videos real.
I guess it just shows what we all already know.
If he was a team scrub, he'd be cut on any level.
If they think you can play, there's a way or words to justify anything.

Not saying they're not. But apparently they're a couple of years ago. We'll see what happens. Dude has upside.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Doesn't say much for your best guessing ability.

I can make some other guesses, but I won't.
You're certainly entitled to your opinions.

 

[trojanfan12]

Not on the scale of the Heat or Yankees. The Dubs, for example, built their team through astute drafting and trading. Their entire starting team came from the draft, or, in Bogut's case, an astute trade.

End of the day, scale doesn't matter. Championships do. The Warriors built their team the way they did for the same reason OKC did, they had no choice. For whatever reason, top FA's don't go there.

I mean, let's not pretend that if Lebron or any other top FA wanted to play for the Warriors, they wouldn't jump at the chance to sign them. Heck, there are rumors that the Warriors are going try to get into the KD sweepstakes, and that's after having won a title, setting the all-time regular season wins record and currently being favored to win a 2nd title.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I seriously doubt any woman with even one brain cell would want your flawed sperm cells swimming in her nether regions.

He claims he's married.
He never said it was a woman.
Just sayin'
Some guys like to be controlled.

 

[Heatles84]

He claims he's married.
He never said it was a woman.
Just sayin'
Some guys like to be controlled.

He was making references (assuming) that I had a male-partner that slapped me in the face. Maybe he was speaking from experience.

 

[Montalban]

I seriously doubt any woman with even one brain cell would want your flawed sperm cells swimming in her nether regions.

My wife is the best person I know, not just the best woman, the best person I know. She probably has to be to be able to put up with me. I am very fortunate in that regard.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Buckeyes first team in history with 3 players in the top 10? The U who?

 

[Montalban]

End of the day, scale doesn't matter. Championships do. The Warriors built their team the way they did for the same reason OKC did, they had no choice. For whatever reason, top FA's don't go there.

I mean, let's not pretend that if Lebron or any other top FA wanted to play for the Warriors, they wouldn't jump at the chance to sign them. Heck, there are rumors that the Warriors are going try to get into the KD sweepstakes, and that's after having won a title, setting the all-time regular season wins record and currently being favored to win a 2nd title.

Tell me about it. I lived that nightmare for 30 years. They were the worst run franchise in any professional sport.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Buckeyes first team in history with 3 players in the top 10? The U who?

Shame they couldn't beat the Spartans and their backup QB at home.
#wasteoftalent

 

[Mecca]

Heat fans rooted for a manufactured team. Three clowns conspired to allow Miami to buy a championship and those fans still rooted for the team. Its disgraceful.

Interesting take.

I have seen others post similar thoughts.

But, how many Teams actually win ONLY because if the guys that they drafted?

The last Spurs ring would be the closest.

If they win this year, isn't it a bought Championship because of Aldridge/West?

Look at that Pistons Championship over the Lakers.

They drafted Prince.

Everyone else was via trade or FA signing.

The Celtics....Pierce.

Everyone else bought.

That Championship is no different than the Heats.

Warriors are actually a great example of winning thru the draft.

But, Bogut, Speights, Iggy, Livingston....bought.

 

[trojanfan12]

Tell me about it. I lived that nightmare for 30 years. They were the worst run franchise in any professional sport.

When it comes to FA's, they are like Dallas. Those are 2 franchises that I have never understood why they can't seem to get top FA's.

As for worst run...not when Sterling owned the Clips they weren't.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Doesn't say much for your best guessing ability.

I can guess why you didn't reply to my Heat fans vs Cavs fans post.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Heat sent out Sunday's tickets to print.
#confident