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& he still dominates a game.
Just trying to get our Coli Rating Up - Miami Heat Season thread 2015/16
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& he still dominates a game.
Also sounds like UD is out and could miss extended time. so with no Bosh or TJ we probably wont even be able to dress 13 guys on Saturday when the playoffs kick off. Hope Amar'e and McThief are ready to roll
heal up soon champion
Miami Heat Fans Should Say Thank You to Udonis Haslem Tonight
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 8 a.m.
By Ryan Yousefi
"There's a unique emotional bond between Udonis Haslem and Miami because of how proudly he represents this city and this city's story," Dan Le Batard once said of the Miami Heat player's relationship with the city he's called home his entire life.
The Heat's regular season ends tonight in Boston, so almost everyone's attention is on the immediate future: the NBA playoffs. But fans should take a moment to appreciate the past and and acknowledge this might be the last regular season they'll see Haslem in a Heat jersey.
This isn't a real goodbye, of course, because we know Haslem isn't going anywhere. We hope he has more minutes left on the American Airlines Arena floor, but even if his playing days are done, there will always be a place in the Heat organization for him. The Miami Heat takes care of its own.
So this is a perfect time for fans to appreciate what Haslem has done both on and off the court for the Miami Heat.
He's a three-time NBA champion. He's the Miami Heat's all-time leading rebounder. Only Dwyane Wade has put on a Heat jersey more times and for more minutes than Udonis Haslem. His name litters the Miami Heat record books.
But what Haslem will always mean to the city of Miami goes beyond just the numbers.
He's a true Miami guy, born and raised in the county of Dade, and true to the parts of Miami you don't see during the opening credits of Ballers or even CSI: Miami. Udonis can relate to Miami better than any Heat player ever will because he has lived it his entire life. Haslem attended Miami High and won two state titles in a row, in '97 and '98.
And he's loyal. Given the opportunity to leave in free agency during the famous summer of 2010, he stayed with Miami for less money, because staying meant something. He couldn't imagine putting on another jersey. He couldn't imagine missing out on what was about to happen in his hometown.
When everyone around him was grabbing the most money possible, he prioritized staying with the only family he has ever known, with the team that took a chance on him — Haslem had starred for four years after high school at the University of Florida but had to detour to France to start his pro career after battling weight issues.
The Heat brought him into the NBA and molded him into the player he is now. The success the Heat enjoyed over the next four years wouldn't have felt the same without him. Hell, it might not have happened without him. Udonis Haslem is the heart of the Heat.
He's a guy Heat fans have always been glad was on our side. Only Udonis Haslem can make being the team's all-time leader in personal fouls feel like an accomplishment we should applaud. But we do because the fouls we remember were followed by us pumping our fists and pounding our chests. It's just a foul to some, but it's so much more to those who know.
He has passed the torch but continued to run beside the ones holding it, because there is a right way and a wrong way to play for the Miami Heat. What Haslem learned from leaders like Alonzo Mourning and Pat Riley, he has kept in the Heat huddle for a dozen years. That can't be understated.
Whatever the next Udonis Haslem Miami Heat chapter brings, fans are thankful the story continues.
Miami Heat Fans Should Say Thank You to Udonis Haslem Tonight
Miami Heat Fans Should Say Thank You to Udonis Haslem Tonight
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 8 a.m.
By Ryan Yousefi
"There's a unique emotional bond between Udonis Haslem and Miami because of how proudly he represents this city and this city's story," Dan Le Batard once said of the Miami Heat player's relationship with the city he's called home his entire life.
The Heat's regular season ends tonight in Boston, so almost everyone's attention is on the immediate future: the NBA playoffs. But fans should take a moment to appreciate the past and and acknowledge this might be the last regular season they'll see Haslem in a Heat jersey.
This isn't a real goodbye, of course, because we know Haslem isn't going anywhere. We hope he has more minutes left on the American Airlines Arena floor, but even if his playing days are done, there will always be a place in the Heat organization for him. The Miami Heat takes care of its own.
So this is a perfect time for fans to appreciate what Haslem has done both on and off the court for the Miami Heat.
He's a three-time NBA champion. He's the Miami Heat's all-time leading rebounder. Only Dwyane Wade has put on a Heat jersey more times and for more minutes than Udonis Haslem. His name litters the Miami Heat record books.
But what Haslem will always mean to the city of Miami goes beyond just the numbers.
He's a true Miami guy, born and raised in the county of Dade, and true to the parts of Miami you don't see during the opening credits of Ballers or even CSI: Miami. Udonis can relate to Miami better than any Heat player ever will because he has lived it his entire life. Haslem attended Miami High and won two state titles in a row, in '97 and '98.
And he's loyal. Given the opportunity to leave in free agency during the famous summer of 2010, he stayed with Miami for less money, because staying meant something. He couldn't imagine putting on another jersey. He couldn't imagine missing out on what was about to happen in his hometown.
When everyone around him was grabbing the most money possible, he prioritized staying with the only family he has ever known, with the team that took a chance on him — Haslem had starred for four years after high school at the University of Florida but had to detour to France to start his pro career after battling weight issues.
The Heat brought him into the NBA and molded him into the player he is now. The success the Heat enjoyed over the next four years wouldn't have felt the same without him. Hell, it might not have happened without him. Udonis Haslem is the heart of the Heat.
He's a guy Heat fans have always been glad was on our side. Only Udonis Haslem can make being the team's all-time leader in personal fouls feel like an accomplishment we should applaud. But we do because the fouls we remember were followed by us pumping our fists and pounding our chests. It's just a foul to some, but it's so much more to those who know.
He has passed the torch but continued to run beside the ones holding it, because there is a right way and a wrong way to play for the Miami Heat. What Haslem learned from leaders like Alonzo Mourning and Pat Riley, he has kept in the Heat huddle for a dozen years. That can't be understated.
Whatever the next Udonis Haslem Miami Heat chapter brings, fans are thankful the story continues.
Miami Heat Fans Should Say Thank You to Udonis Haslem Tonight
((ReFleXioN)) EteRNaL
RIP MR. SMOKE
& he still dominates a game.
well there it is. I knew the hassan supporters weren't delusional. first half of the season was absolutely ridiculous how he was being frozen out of the offense. that's why I can't blame him too much for shooting whenever he managed to touch the ball. they expected him to do everything on defense and just set screens on offense. maybe hassan handled it recklessly by taking bad shots, but you can tell he just wanted to prove himself. it was handled poorly in both sides. it shouldn't have taken bosh going down to get him involved but I guess it's better late than never. wouldn't have went on as long if everybody just communicated.
prophecypro
Hollywood North
Man its interesting that Le Batard and them think Charlotte is the worse matchup cause you got Kemba out there and Jefferson in the paint. I can see that point but I feel like Boston has been the bigger problem just off two losses. Even though logically speaking you could say the results of those games were outliers, its really hard to tell what Boston is.
((ReFleXioN)) EteRNaL
RIP MR. SMOKE
Also sounds like UD is out and could miss extended time. so with no Bosh or TJ we probably wont even be able to dress 13 guys on Saturday when the playoffs kick off. Hope Amar'e and McThief are ready to roll
dragic said the same shyt I did. we're worried about these other teams, but none of them wanna see us. we have too much talent. too many guys who can take over a game on any given night. that's terrifying to opposing coaches.
Both Kemba and Jefferson were there last time we played Charlotte in a series. Jefferson is going to kill you early but he's not going to carry the team for 4 quarters, and damn sure not for 4 wins.
Brief Keef
Superstar
so the only way we see those faggaliers in the 2nd round is if we lose to boston ?
yall thinkin what im thinkin ??
.....
nah fukk boston i dont want no L's to these fakkits no matter the scenario we'll see those cleveland hippes in the ECF
yall thinkin what im thinkin ??
.....nah fukk boston i dont want no L's to these fakkits no matter the scenario we'll see those cleveland hippes in the ECF
ReggieFlare
Superstar
If we get this W tonight...
so the only way we see those faggaliers in the 2nd round is if we lose to boston ?
yall thinkin what im thinkin ??
nah fukk boston i dont want no L's to these fakkits no matter the scenario we'll see those cleveland hippes in the ECF
When we send them fishing in the ECF
Mantis Toboggan M.D.
Drink wolf cola
so the only way we see those faggaliers in the 2nd round is if we lose to boston ?
yall thinkin what im thinkin ??
nah fukk boston i dont want no L's to these fakkits no matter the scenario we'll see those cleveland hippes in the ECF
I was half expecting to see the old #tankwave again
Not even y'all got the power to get me outta red
Some many big games on tonight heat gonna get no love
switching to my playoff avi after Kobe's home going