Official 2013-2014 MIAMI HEAT Thread

[infamous114]

Seems like it. I'm going to take a good look at what rotations Spo uses when the team is at full strength.

 

[infamous114]

 

[rage]

Bron could easily be the best PG in the league.

 

[stringer bell]

miamiherald.com/2013/11/07/3736070/patience-is-a-virtue-for-miami.html

Patience is a virtue for Miami Heat’s Michael Beasley

As Michael Beasley conducted a postgame interview inside Air Canada Centre on Tuesday, he was interrupted by a booming voice a few feet away.

“You were awesome tonight!” LeBron James shouted.

Beasley played just four minutes against Toronto, making his first appearance of the season on a night Chris Bosh was back in Miami with his newborn daughter. He might not even get off the bench Thursday when the Los Angeles Clippers visit.

But you will hear no hint of disappointment from Beasley, even though the lack of playing time is unlike anything he has experienced.

“I’m not a patient guy,” he admitted. “But I know I can be patient. It’s not like I’m coming in here and trying to beat out rookies. We’re talking about Hall of Fame guys.”

Not playing much, he said, “is not difficult. I’m having fun with a great group of guys. Learning more than I’ve ever learned. It’s amazing. I get to learn a lot from guys that are where I want to be. So it’s actually a good situation for me.”

For now, coach Erik Spoelstra seems more comfortable playing Rashard Lewis when he uses a 10th man.

It’s an unusual predicament for Beasley, who has appeared in at least 73 games in all four of his NBA seasons when he wasn’t sidelined by a significant injury. (He missed 11 games with a sprained foot for Minnesota in 2011-12.)

Beasley averaged 29.8 minutes per game in his second season with the Heat (2009-10) and 26.4 minutes in his previous five seasons.

So is he is frustrated at all by his role?

“Not one bit,” he said.

He finally got his chance midway through the second quarter Tuesday and quickly drained two three-pointers before missing his only other two shots.

“I was scared to shoot that first shot,” he said. “When it went in, it felt like old times. But I was nervous. I had the mind-set just to stay ready. I’m just trying to do my part and hope it ends well.”

Spoelstra said he has spoken to Beasley about being patient and said Beasley’s practice performance has been “good. He’s making positive steps. He just has to continue to embrace the work. … He was a 19-year-old when we received him. This is his sixth season. So everybody matures naturally just from life and experience.”

Beasley, 24, said even if he’s not playing, simply being in this structured environment ultimately will help his career.

“I will be a better player because of it,” he said. “Mentally, I’m in a better place. It’s a privilege to be here.”

Beasley, whose one-year contract doesn’t become fully guaranteed until Jan. 10, said he has improved “everywhere.” Teammates say his defense is better, and he’s moving the ball more decisively.

“He’s definitely more mature” than his first stint here, Udonis Haslem said. “And he’s not worrying about anything but getting better. He’s coachable. He listens.”

Clippers stronger

The Heat on Thursday will be facing what appears to be the Clippers’ most formidable team in many years. Besides hiring coach Doc Rivers, they also added J.J. Redick, Jared Dudley and Darren Collison to their nucleus of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan.

“They’re a great team,” James said. “It’s like they surrounded [Paul] like his New Orleans days. They’ve got a great supporting cast.”

James is close with Paul, who attended James’ wedding in September.

Wade’s mark

Sometime soon, Dwyane Wade will tie Dennis Johnson’s record for most blocks by a player 6-4 or shorter. Wade, who is five short of Johnson’s mark of 675, has averaged 1.0 blocks in his career, a shade ahead of deceased former Celtic Reggie Lewis, who ranks second all time among guards at 0.9.

“It’s cool I have my own category,” Wade said. “I take more pride in my blocks more than anything. I’m supposed to be able to dunk in transition. But having a certain amount of blocks is not what I’m supposed to do at my position.”

Throughout his career, Wade — who is listed at 6-4 but is actually 6-3, according to Spoelstra — has swatted away shots of taller players, including seven-footers Brook Lopez and Dirk Nowitzki and 6-11 Dwight Howard. His block of 7-1 center Tyson Chandler’s dunk attempt during an NBA Finals game was particularly memorable.

“Defensively, we started playing position-less our first year because of Dwyane’s ability to be the back line of your defense in certain situations and play that as effectively as a 6-10, 7-foot center,” Spoelstra said.

“It’s remarkable, his ability to make those plays … to cover ground.”

The key to Wade’s shot-blocking prowess?

“He’s got great awareness and great hand-eye coordination,” Shane Batter said. “Some guys turn it into steals. He does blocks and steals.”

 

[south4life]

This is gonna be a great game tonight!

 

[infamous114]

D-Wade came through for us...29 points 7 assists with Bron dealing with back issues I think.

 

[stringer bell]

Great game by the Heat.. The team defense really picked after the 1st quarter.. also Wade did great job carrying the offense.. He was attacking the basket.. plus His midrange jumper was there.. He was diving on the floor and going for blocks.. and Wade was doing a good job running the offense when Rio got in foul trouble.. It was all around great game for Wade.. Hopefully Bron is just dealing with back spasms.. If he has to sit out a game or two.. I hope Beasley will get the start...

 

[infamous114]

Only issue with Wade is he's turning the ball over a lot. Defense was below our expectations in the 1st half but have to give credit to the Clippers ball movement. We gotta stop with the slow starts.

 

[Beta]

honestly thought this game was gonna be a loss a little bit before halftime but damn this team really made me stop doubting them

Wade played great

 

[rage]

I swear I wish I could pull up all the posts in the first 2 months of last season from the NBA thread. All that bullshit about Small Ball not working, Spo not being an elite coach, Wade being washed, etc was being said continually...until they went on the win street.

This team is a back to back world champion because they know its a marathon not a sprint. Also they are literally getting every teams VERY BEST effort because everyone wants to prove something against the Heatles. Problem is it only matters in June.

 

[MARIO_DRO]

Internet sensation Terio, known for his dance and the “ooh kill em” narration, apparently is a Miami Heat fan. The kid has become such a big internet sensation that Meek Mill even sampled the line for his Kendrick Lamar diss track following the Control verse.

Nevertheless, Terio was sitting front row for the Miami heats game. Dwyane Wade was leaving the court and noticed him too. It looks like Wade pauses for a second when he realizes that it is the one and only Terio.

The Heat beat the Washington Wizards 103-93 on Sunday night.

The Lakers think they have a star-studded crowd? They don’t have Terio!

SERIOUSLY.. WHO IS PAYING FOR THESE KID TO BE EVERYWHERE LIKE THIS?..

1ST HE WAS AT A HOUSE PARTY WITH MEGAN GOOD.. THEN HE WAS RIDING IN A BENTLY WITH THE GAME.. NOW HE AT THE MIAMI HEAT GAM EWITH BRON AND WADE!

HIS UNCLE THE ONE WHO PUT HIM ON.. WONDER IS HE GETTIN ANYTHING FROM IT

 

[infamous114]

Ethan J. Skolnick ‏@EthanJSkolnick 2m

Dwyane Wade says he's at about "75 percent... When I'm at 80-85, I'll feel pretty good."

That's a good sign...just have to hope if he does suffer any injuries and it'll happen...that it doesn't linger.

 

[yroholla]

Wade is my dude, but truth be told, I wouldn't be surprised if the nigga starts wincing and limping sometime in the near future....I hope Tim Grover did his job tho

 

[TheBoyRo]

if lebron wanted to sit out tonight, go right ahead, celtics aint shit and shouldn't be a problem tonight

 

[TheBoyRo]

Haslem out tonight with back spasms, battier to start

 

[TheBoyRo]

Wade is a fucking idiot

 

[Beta]

Ay im not even mad at the guy anymore. Thats always gonna be my nigga. He fucked up it happens. Im ready for the next game

 

[infamous114]

This is like last year where we didn't start giving a fuck till January right? Cause 4-3 out the gate looks ugly as fuck. The Heat played like they wanted to be anywhere but the AAA last night.

 

[BlackAX410]

if lebron wanted to sit out tonight, go right ahead, celtics aint shit and shouldn't be a problem tonight

glad Uncle Jeff was able to make u eat ya words last night lls

 

[rage]

This team can be infuriating to watch early in the year.

Faggots...That shit was ABSOLUTELY INEXCUSABLE!