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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 13 2008, 04:02 PM (447 Views) | |
| MAGICMANEVAN | Mar 13 2008, 04:02 PM Post #1 |
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| TheFalcon | Mar 13 2008, 04:18 PM Post #2 |
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29.5 game lead in the division? That really would be "unthinkable." |
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| gomagic33 | Mar 13 2008, 07:42 PM Post #3 |
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I think for Miami it is worth it. Shaq was a rental. They got their ring, and now they are rebuilding. How many teams are able to win the championship Otis? The good thing about the Miami Heat organization is that they are able to "explain" to their fans where they are heading. This season they had a sit down with the media and season ticket holders and asked for their patience and told them they have a plan and laid it out. Although I hate the Miami Heat as an opponent, I admire the way they are handling things there. I think Otis is just bitter he got raped on the last transaction. Riley saw an advantage for his organization and he used it - can't fault him for that. EDIT: I guess this is Otis was of justifying this lack of moves. |
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| MagicMadness | Mar 13 2008, 08:50 PM Post #4 |
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Seriously. Almost-unthinkable? Many people had the Magic finishing behind the Heat in the standings this season. Sports Illustrated predicted the Magic to finish 10th in the conference - I still have the magazine issue from last year. They had the Knicks finishing 6th.
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| CLos | Mar 13 2008, 10:41 PM Post #5 |
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They always have the Knicks finishing high for some reason. The big Zach Randolph acquisition hasn't gotten them anywhere as predicted. I thought they would do better but they were saying that Randolph and Curry were going to be like the new Twin Towers or something.
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| iceveins333 | Mar 14 2008, 01:56 PM Post #6 |
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i still think the shaq trade was worth it for the heat, they won a title and thats all that matters even if they mortgaged the future for it if the celtics win just one title w/ their big 3 it'll be worth it for them too even when they have all those years coming up of sucking a** really bad i understand what otis is saying though but if we were a team on the cusp of the finals im pretty sure he would take the quick fix too to put us over the top (although it would prob be more like the spurs fixes since we would already have the major pieces in play) |
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| MagicMadness | Mar 14 2008, 02:02 PM Post #7 |
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The Shaq trade was definitely worth it. Even though they suck this year, now they'll have Wade/Marion/High Pick to build around for the future. (Assuming Marion signs with them) |
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| Pitbullz EP | Mar 14 2008, 07:07 PM Post #8 |
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I think Beasley would probablly play the 3 (Assuming they get the first pick and choose him) Just seems like a log jam at the 3 with Marion and probablly Beasley. I don't think Marion will resign with them. Oh well the heat are clearly tanking the season and allowing Wade to fully recover for next year. Smart move by Riley I'm not a fan of band aid fixes, and I wouldnt want this team to be a one hit wonder. |
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| MagicFan3 | Mar 14 2008, 07:23 PM Post #9 |
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I find it funny when Otis questions the actions of other GMs... |
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| CLos | Mar 14 2008, 11:48 PM Post #10 |
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Yeah, look for the Heat to go after Elton Brand if Marion doesn't resign. |
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