Everyone reports consistently says he will fit into the Heat culture but needs to improve on his foot work and shooting. Speedy footwork and above average shooting are those not the basic requirements for small ball, which he is lacking.
It does look like Lillard is going to hit the market. It may take some time and waiting may lessen our other choices and there is no guarantee someone else doesnt outbid us. But, keep hope alive.
It also seems they added a few nice summer league players. Peterson, Funk, Gardner. Heat definitely have cornered the market on tall white guys who can shoot the three 😀. They may stick on g league or 2-way contracts.
I'm really getting a kick out of all these comment complaining that Pat has lost his touch. While they haven't won a championship, this has been the most consistently successful team in the NBA over the past four years. They won the East like three weeks ago!
I think the thing a lot of people here don't understand is that bad teams win the offseason
Interestingly he’s getting viewed as a slow unathletic player. His vertical leap was 39 inches which was the 6th highest in combine. I think he likes to play at a slow pace.
Honestly he's a mixed bag for me, I don't get miami fascination for small ball 4's in the range of 6'5 -6'7 , but I can't deny the success we've had with that recipe from Jae, p.j, and even Martin in the Boston series. As long as they have girth, and weight to bang in the post I guess. But anyways he won't get many minutes due to our log jam, unless we're dealing with major injuries or we blowing teams out, so he can get garbage time minutes.He might also be a trade asset for dame .I may not agree with a few of pats moves, but he is the godfather for a reason, and I'm just a fan. IN RILEY WE TRUST. On another note we can add Barnes, Grant, and the magic, pistons, and hornets bigs that they seem to be hoarding to our free agency pf/center list. Also for those clamoring that we need a big to stop jokic then I got news for you....NO ONE CAN STOP THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD.
By drafting Jaques, Miami found an NBA ready rotation replacement for Strus.
If Miami had not gambled on Oladipo, Lowry and Robinson, they could have gone out on the free agent market or traded for help for Bam and Butler. Instead, in order to stay competitive while filling out the roster without paying the luxury tax, Miami has been forced to find two non-drafted/G League players for every bad contract. Thus far, they have been able to do that.
The team needs to get rid of at least two of those three contracts and stop gambling on washed up and flash in the pan players again. I would love to see the team keep Herro and find a way to bring in a good PG and PF/C. If they can, they may stay competitive. If not, 2023-2024 may be a repeat of the 2022-2023 regular season, or worse, with a very short postseason run (if one at all).
u look at the track record of every gm they have more misses than hits.if u hit on a dwade or curry etc mistakes are covered up.jimmy doesnt cover pats mistakes like dwade did.cant argue with pats track record 30 why dont u become a pistons fan or knicks fan see how great their gm does
Instead of improving on deficiencies, Miami leadership seems to lean into them. At times abused due to limited sized or just simply out not able to match up athletically and inconsistent shooters, Miami drafts a limited athletic ability, undersized power forward, with limited shooting range, but good handles.
I get position less basketball, but as a fan I would rather see them use these picks on high-upside or filling needs. This pick seemingly just brought in more of the same. I am disappointed. Time will tell, Pat's hit some picks, and missed some picks.
I also fail to understand how they plan to use him, with all the reports that he can play immediately. You can't have 3 players occupying the same space on offense. Bam/Jimmy and now Jaime all appear to want to occupy the same area on offense.
Right now, as of the last two years, Pat sucks. He definitely can no longer do his job. Our success last year and the year before was from previous years' work. And just like we still stayed good for a couple years after he started making, lets just say, easily not the best moves on the chessboard, we are going to pay a heavy price for his poor choices. I mean, if he runs this back, we are going nowwhere and it will take years to recover.
We are at a crossroads, get something big accomplished, and I mean right now in the next ten days, or stop bowing down to someone who doesn't deserve it anymore. No excuses for him should be accepted. I don't know why someone who was great at something becomes terrible at it, but it is clearly happening. And one of the reasons appears to be his penchant for a certain type of player. I have already said more than I want to, but someone has to say it. Someone has to hold him accountable.
And, the Pat apoloists, I will be right here. But,
Everyone reports consistently says he will fit into the Heat culture but needs to improve on his foot work and shooting. Speedy footwork and above average shooting are those not the basic requirements for small ball, which he is lacking.
It does look like Lillard is going to hit the market. It may take some time and waiting may lessen our other choices and there is no guarantee someone else doesnt outbid us. But, keep hope alive.
It also seems they added a few nice summer league players. Peterson, Funk, Gardner. Heat definitely have cornered the market on tall white guys who can shoot the three 😀. They may stick on g league or 2-way contracts.
I'm really getting a kick out of all these comment complaining that Pat has lost his touch. While they haven't won a championship, this has been the most consistently successful team in the NBA over the past four years. They won the East like three weeks ago!
I think the thing a lot of people here don't understand is that bad teams win the offseason
Interestingly he’s getting viewed as a slow unathletic player. His vertical leap was 39 inches which was the 6th highest in combine. I think he likes to play at a slow pace.
Honestly he's a mixed bag for me, I don't get miami fascination for small ball 4's in the range of 6'5 -6'7 , but I can't deny the success we've had with that recipe from Jae, p.j, and even Martin in the Boston series. As long as they have girth, and weight to bang in the post I guess. But anyways he won't get many minutes due to our log jam, unless we're dealing with major injuries or we blowing teams out, so he can get garbage time minutes.He might also be a trade asset for dame .I may not agree with a few of pats moves, but he is the godfather for a reason, and I'm just a fan. IN RILEY WE TRUST. On another note we can add Barnes, Grant, and the magic, pistons, and hornets bigs that they seem to be hoarding to our free agency pf/center list. Also for those clamoring that we need a big to stop jokic then I got news for you....NO ONE CAN STOP THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD.
By drafting Jaques, Miami found an NBA ready rotation replacement for Strus.
If Miami had not gambled on Oladipo, Lowry and Robinson, they could have gone out on the free agent market or traded for help for Bam and Butler. Instead, in order to stay competitive while filling out the roster without paying the luxury tax, Miami has been forced to find two non-drafted/G League players for every bad contract. Thus far, they have been able to do that.
The team needs to get rid of at least two of those three contracts and stop gambling on washed up and flash in the pan players again. I would love to see the team keep Herro and find a way to bring in a good PG and PF/C. If they can, they may stay competitive. If not, 2023-2024 may be a repeat of the 2022-2023 regular season, or worse, with a very short postseason run (if one at all).
OK Pat, do your magic!
GO HEAT!!!
lets take a look at pistons draft and free agents last 10-15 years.lets not not 1 good move
u look at the track record of every gm they have more misses than hits.if u hit on a dwade or curry etc mistakes are covered up.jimmy doesnt cover pats mistakes like dwade did.cant argue with pats track record 30 why dont u become a pistons fan or knicks fan see how great their gm does
Instead of improving on deficiencies, Miami leadership seems to lean into them. At times abused due to limited sized or just simply out not able to match up athletically and inconsistent shooters, Miami drafts a limited athletic ability, undersized power forward, with limited shooting range, but good handles.
I get position less basketball, but as a fan I would rather see them use these picks on high-upside or filling needs. This pick seemingly just brought in more of the same. I am disappointed. Time will tell, Pat's hit some picks, and missed some picks.
I also fail to understand how they plan to use him, with all the reports that he can play immediately. You can't have 3 players occupying the same space on offense. Bam/Jimmy and now Jaime all appear to want to occupy the same area on offense.
Right now, as of the last two years, Pat sucks. He definitely can no longer do his job. Our success last year and the year before was from previous years' work. And just like we still stayed good for a couple years after he started making, lets just say, easily not the best moves on the chessboard, we are going to pay a heavy price for his poor choices. I mean, if he runs this back, we are going nowwhere and it will take years to recover.
We are at a crossroads, get something big accomplished, and I mean right now in the next ten days, or stop bowing down to someone who doesn't deserve it anymore. No excuses for him should be accepted. I don't know why someone who was great at something becomes terrible at it, but it is clearly happening. And one of the reasons appears to be his penchant for a certain type of player. I have already said more than I want to, but someone has to say it. Someone has to hold him accountable.
And, the Pat apoloists, I will be right here. But,
Mixed reviews, differing opinions. One constant is the Heat culture they see in him. Is that enough? We will soon find out. Go Heat!!
Jimmy Jack?
can he guard joker can he guard brunson.my grade y draft a forward