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<slurping noises> All I'm hearing, JVG.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/08/0...5exmAChemistry is very underrated hereThe Heat not only will be great, but historically great. So predicts the co-lead NBA analyst for ABC/ESPN.``They will break the single-season win record [of 72],'' Jeff Van Gundy said. ``And I think they have a legit shot at the Lakers' 33-game [winning] streak [in 1971-72], as well. And only the Lakers have even a remote shot at beating them in a playoff series. They will never lose two games in a row this year. ``They have put together a much better roster than anybody could ever have expected,'' Van Gundy added. ``There is now no good way to defend them. They are unguardable. They are indefensible. They are just too good and have added so much shooting and are so versatile that they will score at will. ``And with Erik Spoelstra coaching, they will be in the top three defensive teams in the league, as well. The other 29 teams better hope the lockout gets moved up a year.''Michael Jordan's Bulls set the regular-season victory mark at 72-10 in 1995-96.``I'm not trying to be Mercury Morris and root against anybody, but I don't think it will happen again,'' said TNT's Steve Kerr, who played on that Chicago team. ``There are too many variables, too many meaningless games, too many bad shooting nights, too much playoff preparation.``If anybody has a shot to do it, Miami does. If everything comes together perfectly, maybe they get to 70.''
<slurping noises> All I'm hearing, JVG.
I'm not willing to go as far as saying the Heat will win 72(although they obviously could), but they should easily win the le, as I've been saying..I will never post here again if they don't, barring injury..
That part is new. Harlem getting scared..
hmm, sounds like what I said in a thread a week ago
The Heat were the 3rd best defensive team in the league last season, WITH JERMAINE O'NEAL PLAYING CENTER!
Subtract Jermaine O'Neal (went to Boston)
Add Chris Bosh, Big Z, Juwan Howard
Everything else is pretty much the same at the PF and C spots.
Expect 72-10 to be broken
I just don't see the average to below average teams have any shot to beat the Heat in regular season games.
Last edited by MiamiHeat; 08-08-2010 at 01:23 PM.
What should he have said? "I wont post here if the Heat don't win the le even if best player in the NBA and the 2nd best player in the NBA (LeBron and Wade) are injured" ?
I actually said "barring injury" from the beginning..Blessings being Blessings..
JVG is a bandwagon ass lets move on
Nothing like a little bit of pressure
It's gonna be funny when Wade ends up performing under pressure in the playoffs, but LeBron fails miserably
More preemptive excuses I see.
The best player in the league just won his 5th le playing with multiple injuries... including one that required surgery.
They certainly have talent for 72 wins,but it's not necessarily about talent for this particular record. It's about HEALTH and being focused every night,if they have those 2 things they have a chance. 96 bulls were talented no doubt,but there have been far more talented teams who have fell short of that mark
The 96 Bulls also played in a MUCH weaker league. The league had less 50 win teams combined than the Western conference had last season
While the Heat play in a terrible conference, its still better than the what the Bulls had to face night after night. 72 is not happening but that won't stop the Heat from making it one of their goals
lol, you really think today's league is stronger than the 90's??? There is a real lack of big men these days compared to that time, they were allowed to play more physical, and didn't whine to the refs after every callThe 96 Bulls also played in a MUCH weaker league. The league had less 50 win teams combined than the Western conference had last season
While the Heat play in a terrible conference, its still better than the what the Bulls had to face night after night. 72 is not happening but that won't stop the Heat from making it one of their goals
I'd like to see that. Even though it would ruin the Jordan memory.
lol expansion era. Please.
Didn't whine to the refs?
Ok imagine the officiating favortism Dwayne Wade saw in the 2006 finals. That's how it was for Michael Jordan every single game in the 90s. Regular season or playoffs.
They'll definitely challenge it - their front-court woes will be exposed come playoff time though..
lol expansion era. Please.
Didn't whine to the refs?
Ok imagine the officiating favortism Dwayne Wade saw in the 2006 finals. That's how it was for Michael Jordan every single game in the 90s. Regular season or playoffs.
I really don't think their frontcourt weakness will be exposed all that much.
The only area they may falter in is chemistry. Lebron and Wade are both VERY similar kinds of players, and one of them is going to have to adjust their game significantly.
I'll try to be objective as much as possible though its hard to sound like it when you have Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh playing in the same team.
Do I think the Heat can surpass Chicago's magical 72 win season? Absolutely. They have all the tools in place, 2 Superstars, another All Star big man, a hustling forward and sharp shooters in place. People point out to Miami's weakness at the point guard spot and the Center spot, while this is a glaring weakness, I believe the overall depth of the team and the luxury of having two of the leagues Top 3 player in your team can easily offset that. The Bulls were also tremendously weak in their point guard and center position that year. Luc Longley, Bill Wennington, ey Simpskins & James Edwards really did'nt struck much fear on Shaq, Ewing, Mourning, Robinson, Olajuwon and Mutombo. Steve Kerr, Ron Harper and Randy Brown? Let's not get started with them. That Bulls team was particularly driven primarily by 4 men. Jordan, Pippen, Jackson and Rodman. The rest were just happy to be part of that journey. I see striking similarities with the Heat. Yes, they dont have Phil Jackson but Pat Riley's presence at least makes up for Spoelstra's lack of experience.
Now, realistically, do I think they'll win 70+ games this year? No. The Bulls in 95-96 were lucky to be the only team outside the Orlando Magic to have a legitimate 1-2 Superstar punch in the East. The East was so weak that a 47 win Cleveland Cavaliers carried by Terrell Brandon, Chris Mills and Danny Ferry grabbed the 5th Playoff spot that year, the Patrick Ewing era led Knicks was tired and injured. This year the quality of talent has improved tremendously. Chicago, Boston added some great pieces. I believe with a healthy Andrew Bogut and an emerging Brandon Jennings the Bucks has replaced Atlanta as the favorite 'darkhorse' in their conference capable of upsetting a higher seeded team. I think Dwight's extensive workout with Olajuwon this season means we'll finally see the hype about his true "potential". so dont scratch Orlando just yet.
The regular season doesn't really concern me. The playoffs does however. On paper, the Heat are arguably the best team in the league. But in the postseason, chemistry and experience plays a huge factor and this is where Miami may fall short. My fear is that they'll have a circus like atmosphere demolishing teams in the regular season and this sense of arrogance and en lement may carry over in the playoffs. And I love the guy but with Lebron James on board, we'll probably see immaturity along the way. Also, Bosh is not really the type of guy you can depend your post work on, so I'm glad Haslem is still on board because he can instill that toughness the Heat severely lacks down low and I'm not holding my breath on Ilgauskas and Joel Anthony to be honest with you. The Heat's lone true compe or AT THIS POINT is Wade. He has the fire and the will. He has proven himself, he's a leader. Whether his at ude rubs on Lebron and Bosh is another thing.
do they hve a shot at 72 maybe? one thing they wont do is win 33 in a row
Teams that were going to win 70 games:
2003-04 Lakers: Won 56
2007-08 Mavs: Won 51
2008-09 Cavs: Won 66
2008-09 Lakers: Won 65
2008-09 Celtics Won 62
2009-10 Cavs: Won 61
2009-10 Lakers: Won 57
2009-10 Celtics (Per Rasheed Wallace): Won 50.
Phil Jackson explained it well why the Bulls 72 win record will be hard to match: Chicago had shorter traveling mileage and less of a time zone variance in games played. Winning 34 in a row? Not losing 2 in a row? LOL, no ing way.
Easily win the le? I already explained why it won't be easy but you lost that argument when you chose to ignore me about my valid points. I already proved you're a pussy and all you do is brag about your posting award. Proof in my signature. Go ahead, play that worn out card again. When you do leave after Miami gets booted next spring, are you going to take your alter ego MiamiHeat with you?
Do you have a link that says these teams were expected to win 70 games?..
You didn't explain anythingEasily win the le? I already explained why it won't be easy but you lost that argument when you chose to ignore me about my valid points. I already proved you're a pussy and all you do is brag about your posting award. Proof in my signature. Go ahead, play that worn out card again. When you do leave after Miami gets booted next spring, are you going to take your alter ego MiamiHeat with you?
The fact that you continue to update your sig with poor examples of "owning" people is hilarious..
So your only explanation here is that Bosh isn't good enough..would you like to explain why he's a "weak link"?..instead of just making statements and not backing them up, as you always do..I think Miami needs a couple of years before they are good enough to win it. That MLE will come in handy to get some critical pieces in 2011 nd 2012.I expect the Heat to not make the finals for 1-3 years. If they don't win by 2014, the big 3 have player options and will probably bail out. I'd trade Bosh for a Perkins like center and a good PG, then they're ready now. Bosh is the weak link, along with their front court. LeBron and Wade is good enough. 2 many cooks spoil te broth and Bosh is the odd man out. If Miami starts failing, look for the blame to go to him for not helping.
Once again, this is your argument..you continue to make statements, yet you don't back anything up..The Heat team is built to win over the long haul. The league will rise to the challenge. Miami just isn't ready, too many other hungrier teams that must win NOW in their way. The future could be theirs. There is just as good a chance it won't be as it will if they don't win in the next two years. I say they don't. That's my opinion, but at least I give reasons for it.
Robin and Batgirl needed to join Batman in South Beach because they couldn't do it alone. You fell for the hype, plain and simple. If Miami does win next year and after, it will not be as easy as you think. It will be tooth and nail and down to the bitter end. Wake up and pay attention to the other great teams out there, there are more now than ever before in NBA history
"Miami just isn't ready"
"Why?"
"They just aren't, that's my opinion"
1- Miami has NBA Finals experience too..also, lack of Finals experience didn't stop many teams from winning..'99 Spurs, 2000 Lakers, 2004 Pistons, 2008 Celtics, just from this era alone..all those teams had less championship experience than the 2011 Heat will have..1) Spurs, Celtics, and Lakers have championship experience?
2) They are all hungry for more?
3) They can't be counted out until their teams windows closed? I even gave the years.
4) That there may be more great teams now than at any time in NBA history?
5) That LeBron admitted he needed help and became Robin to Wade's Batman?
6) CP3 and Melo may team up somewhere, with Amar'e perhaps in NY?
7) That the rest of the league is on notice to deal with the Heat?
8) That maybe other teams are hungrier than the Heat?
9) That other teams need to win now while the Heat may have 10 years to do their thing?
10) That if the Heat don't win by 2014, some of the Big 3 might opt out?
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3- What does this even mean?..
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5- Of course Lebron needed help, he's never had any..that's irrelevant though, what does this point have to do with the Heat winning a le next year?..
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8- Here's the hunger argument again, as usual..
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10- What does this have to do with the Heat winning les right now?..
I know your username has the word troll in it, and when you combine that with your hilarious arguments, it would make sense that you're a troll, but whatever, I spent time arguing with you anyways, I gave you what you wanted..now take me out of your sig, it's embarrassing for you..
Last edited by HarlemHeat37; 08-08-2010 at 04:31 PM.
games are won on court not paper
ask the yankees
The Yankees are the best team in baseball and were last year too..so are you trying to say that the Heat are going to win, Ducky?..
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