Miami Heat 2015 Offseason thread: Reload, Retool, and most importantly, Recover

[Alexander The Great]

I was thinking the opposite (only because I dont buy the story that Aldridge initiated the conversation). Knowing what we know now I believe it was always the plan to go after a big free agent this summer, hence the initial lower offer to Wade. Riley wasn't trying to get in the room with Durant in 2016, he was trying to get in the room with an Aldridge caliber player this summer.

I disagree. plus Woj and some others have said that it was LMA that reached out to the Heat, hence Riley flying over to LA to see him. I think Riley believes Bosh/Whiteside frontcourt is set for the future. Aldridge isn't some huge upgrade over Bosh. he has a slightly more varied offense, but isn't the 3 point shooter Bosh is and def isn't Bosh's caliber in pick and roll defense. and it wouldn't make sense to replace Whiteside with him. he doesn't want to play center and isn't the rebounder or rim protector Whiteside is.

 

[Alexander The Great]

these convos are so much better than the ones we were having a week ago

 

[ReggieFlare]

I love Bosh but LMA is a better player IMO. He's basically Bosh but more physical.

Bosh is the better defender but i just love LMA's arsenal of back-to-the-basket move and midrange jumper has always fascinated me.

He's arguably better but it's not a significant upgrade over Bosh. It wouldn't really make a big difference.

 

[He Who Posts Well]

I honestly think Riley isnt trying to replace Bosh. If we get Alridge, Bosh will still be on the roster.

 

[Primetime21]

 

[WaddupDoe!]

 

[intruder]

I disagree. plus Woj and some others have said that it was LMA that reached out to the Heat, hence Riley flying over to LA to see him. I think Riley believes Bosh/Whiteside frontcourt is set for the future. Aldridge isn't some huge upgrade over Bosh. he has a slightly more varied offense, but isn't the 3 point shooter Bosh is and def isn't Bosh's caliber in pick and roll defense. and it wouldn't make sense to replace Whiteside with him. he doesn't want to play center and isn't the rebounder or rim protector Whiteside is.

I think he's just as good from 3. He just doesnt take as many as Bosh because he can dominate from inside and midrange.

But here's thing: Call me old-school but I'm not in love with the idea of my starting PF hanging around the 3PT line too much like Bosh does sometimes.
SF, okay fine... PF... get your ass inside the paint .
Thus why i dislike Beasley even more because i always envisioned him as a PF. I wish Bosh would go back to his CB4 Toronto Bosh spending more time in the paint and midrange.

 

[HiphopRelated]

With Whiteside patrolling the middle, Bosh's weaknesses aren't really an issue anymore

 

[Alexander The Great]

< well that isn't exactly what we wanna hear

 

[WaddupDoe!]

< well that isn't exactly what we wanna hear

 

[Green Ranger]

< well that isn't exactly what we wanna hear

Zo teaching his protege

 

[Green Ranger]

 

[WaddupDoe!]

Liking all those reports besides the Shabazz one. I really like to hear that about Winslow & Zoran. I think Zoran can be more then a shooter. Also Winslow should be able to eat real good at SG.

 

[HiphopRelated]

Zo teaching his protege

Zo got that grown man strength in his core.

Whiteside gotta get some leg days in

 

[Draje]

I think he's just as good from 3. He just doesnt take as many as Bosh because he can dominate from inside and midrange.

But here's thing: Call me old-school but I'm not in love with the idea of my starting PF hanging around the 3PT line too much like Bosh does sometimes.
SF, okay fine... PF... get your ass inside the paint .
Thus why i dislike Beasley even more because i always envisioned him as a PF. I wish Bosh would go back to his CB4 Toronto Bosh spending more time in the paint and midrange.

Bosh's ability to space the floor and shoot 3s was the reason we were able to win two rings plus Bosh is our most consistent three point shooter now.

Whiteside, Deng, Cole, and Wade provide little to no shooting so Bosh goes out to that 3 to open up the lanes and attack. Otherwise, as I'm sure you remember, teams just load up the paint making Wade and Deng much less useful.

Our lack of shooting was why we were using Shawne Williams and Walker for spacing.