It's about Damn Time: The Official Offseason Thread of YOUR World Champion Miami Heat

[Brief Keef]

Over the past two seasons when the Big Three played with two non-point guard shooters, the Heat outscored the opponent 239 to 150 in about 86 minutes on the court.

That translates to a 50-point win margin every 48 minutes.

Here are the numbers, courtesy of NBA.com's awesome stats tool, in case you were wondering.

Who should play next to the Big Three?
Lineup type Minutes Pts Opp. Pts ORtg DRtg Diff
PG + C 2,908 6,079 5,526 107.8 98.0 +9.8
PG + Wing 494 1,214 983 118.7 96.1 +22.6
C + Wing 482 1,036 920 112.4 99.8 +12.6
2 Wings 86 239 150 127.4 79.9 +47.4
Total 3,967 8,568 7,579 110.2 97.5 +12.7
Source: NBA.com data.


When we convert those numbers to a per-100-possessions basis, we find that the Heat have a 127.4 offensive rating with that alignment next to the Big Three. All other lineups next to the Big Three? 109.8. The average team? About 103.0.

So I know what you're thinking: What about defense? Funny thing, they've performed even better on that side of the ball. How many points do the Heat allow per 100 possessions when they play two wings instead of a center and a point guard?

That's 79.9 points. The league average, again, is about 103 points.

That sound you hear? Yeah, that's the collective gasp of 29 other NBA teams.

 

[Goat poster]

Over the past two seasons when the Big Three played with two non-point guard shooters, the Heat outscored the opponent 239 to 150 in about 86 minutes on the court.

That translates to a 50-point win margin every 48 minutes.

Here are the numbers, courtesy of NBA.com's awesome stats tool, in case you were wondering.

Who should play next to the Big Three?
Lineup type Minutes Pts Opp. Pts ORtg DRtg Diff
PG + C 2,908 6,079 5,526 107.8 98.0 +9.8
PG + Wing 494 1,214 983 118.7 96.1 +22.6
C + Wing 482 1,036 920 112.4 99.8 +12.6
2 Wings 86 239 150 127.4 79.9 +47.4
Total 3,967 8,568 7,579 110.2 97.5 +12.7
Source: NBA.com data.


When we convert those numbers to a per-100-possessions basis, we find that the Heat have a 127.4 offensive rating with that alignment next to the Big Three. All other lineups next to the Big Three? 109.8. The average team? About 103.0.

So I know what you're thinking: What about defense? Funny thing, they've performed even better on that side of the ball. How many points do the Heat allow per 100 possessions when they play two wings instead of a center and a point guard?

That's 79.9 points. The league average, again, is about 103 points.

That sound you hear? Yeah, that's the collective gasp of 29 other NBA teams.

Greatness

 

[muzikfrk75]

Over the past two seasons when the Big Three played with two non-point guard shooters, the Heat outscored the opponent 239 to 150 in about 86 minutes on the court.

That translates to a 50-point win margin every 48 minutes.

Here are the numbers, courtesy of NBA.com's awesome stats tool, in case you were wondering.

Who should play next to the Big Three?
Lineup type Minutes Pts Opp. Pts ORtg DRtg Diff
PG + C 2,908 6,079 5,526 107.8 98.0 +9.8
PG + Wing 494 1,214 983 118.7 96.1 +22.6
C + Wing 482 1,036 920 112.4 99.8 +12.6
2 Wings 86 239 150 127.4 79.9 +47.4
Total 3,967 8,568 7,579 110.2 97.5 +12.7
Source: NBA.com data.


When we convert those numbers to a per-100-possessions basis, we find that the Heat have a 127.4 offensive rating with that alignment next to the Big Three. All other lineups next to the Big Three? 109.8. The average team? About 103.0.

So I know what you're thinking: What about defense? Funny thing, they've performed even better on that side of the ball. How many points do the Heat allow per 100 possessions when they play two wings instead of a center and a point guard?

That's 79.9 points. The league average, again, is about 103 points.

That sound you hear? Yeah, that's the collective gasp of 29 other NBA teams.

I remember listening to one of Bill Simmons' podcasts shortly after The Decision. Steve Kerr was on there and said other teams would really have to worry more about the Heat after the first season, because after that they'll get used to playing together more and management will be able to bring in more pieces. Looks like he was right

 

[He Who Posts Well]

Over the past two seasons when the Big Three played with two non-point guard shooters, the Heat outscored the opponent 239 to 150 in about 86 minutes on the court.

That translates to a 50-point win margin every 48 minutes.

Here are the numbers, courtesy of NBA.com's awesome stats tool, in case you were wondering.

Who should play next to the Big Three?
Lineup type Minutes Pts Opp. Pts ORtg DRtg Diff
PG + C 2,908 6,079 5,526 107.8 98.0 +9.8
PG + Wing 494 1,214 983 118.7 96.1 +22.6
C + Wing 482 1,036 920 112.4 99.8 +12.6
2 Wings 86 239 150 127.4 79.9 +47.4
Total 3,967 8,568 7,579 110.2 97.5 +12.7
Source: NBA.com data.


When we convert those numbers to a per-100-possessions basis, we find that the Heat have a 127.4 offensive rating with that alignment next to the Big Three. All other lineups next to the Big Three? 109.8. The average team? About 103.0.

So I know what you're thinking: What about defense? Funny thing, they've performed even better on that side of the ball. How many points do the Heat allow per 100 possessions when they play two wings instead of a center and a point guard?

That's 79.9 points. The league average, again, is about 103 points.

That sound you hear? Yeah, that's the collective gasp of 29 other NBA teams.

 

[intruder]

Fellas,

I honestly don't see How Rashard Lewis will help us. I know dude has underperformed his contract in the past few years but i haven't had the chance t really see how he played. I don't recall him being much to write home about on the defensive end either.

• Can he play PF on a consistent basis?
• Has he been injury prone?

Whats the scoop on dude these day?

 

[He Who Posts Well]

Fellas,

I honestly don't see How Rashard Lewis will help us. I know dude has underperformed his contract in the past few years but i haven't had the chance t really see how he played. I don't recall him being much to write home about on the defensive end either.

• Can he play PF on a consistent basis?
• Has he been injury prone?

Whats the scoop on dude these day?

All I know is he is a career 38% shooter and that average is about to go up with all the open looks he should get.

 

[HiphopRelated]

Fellas,

I honestly don't see How Rashard Lewis will help us. I know dude has underperformed his contract in the past few years but i haven't had the chance t really see how he played. I don't recall him being much to write home about on the defensive end either.

• Can he play PF on a consistent basis?
• Has he been injury prone?

Whats the scoop on dude these day?

last year he was injured so I don't put much stock in it.

I'm expecting 10-15 mpg, basically phase out James Jones with a bigger player that can play sf or pf

If he doesn't perform, it's not going to hurt us anyway.

I look at it as Ray replacing Miller's minutes and Shard replacing JJ's

 

[OG_StankBrefs]

I'm hopin Lewis get's inspired playin wit Bron n em. I mean how can you not?

 

[Alexander The Great]

Brendan Haywood getting amnestied

maybe

 

[superunknown23]

 

[Goat poster]

CLASSIC COVER!!!

 

[Joe Sixpack]

Brendan Haywood getting amnestied

maybe

The Heat wanted him in 2010 but fakkit ass Cuban gave him a 5yr/55mill contract. just so he wouldn't go there..

Lets see what Pat aka Michael Corleone has up his sleeve..

 

[Brief Keef]

Brendan Haywood getting amnestied

maybe

somebody gonna throw change at em i doubt he likes Bron we'll see i know we ain't gonna get brand either but if we do

 

[Malcolmxxx_23]

imagin we sign haywood

nikkas will be mad

 

[Brief Keef]

Just weeks after losing to him in the NBA Finals, KD is trying to win a gold medal alongside LeBron James. Naturally being the competitor that Durant is, the transition from being LeBron’s opponent to his teammate has been difficult. He isn’t the only player that’s been forced to focus on the Olympics following a finals loss, though.

Brian Mahoney of the Associated Press reported that Durant admitted it bothers him to see James’ face at practice every day (via The Florida Times-Union):