THEE OFFICIAL PLAYOFFS THREAD OF THE B2B NBA CHAMPIONS @MiamiHEAT

h3at23 said:
Yeah, I'm not to sure it was true but if it's true, it'll look favorable to Le6ron knowing how loyal the Don is.

Also, consider C Butler part of this team. It's happening (UNLESS a team claims him off waivers)!
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Well I hope you're right in regards to Caron, because now I'm hearing its not a sure shot deal to land Caron on the Heat. All off a sudden Chicago, Spurs, and OKC are vying to land him. Lets hope he picks familiarity and the best opportunity to win another ring when he thinks of signing to Miami.
 
TEKtheMAESTRO said:
YES! I LOVE IT! Loyalty over money! Yall forget haslem was co-captain with wade? riley and miami are about family man. notice every player says it feels like a family. i LOVE hearing this. good for UD!
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agree 110% with TEK and then some !!!! CLASS THROUGH AND THROUGH, PERIOD !


and as mentioned above this does send a big big message to mr james (not that that was the intent), lowlifes like dan gilbert make this trade in a heartbeat




and SIR TEK, i play every weekend these days , never during the week to be honest .......except in the driveway after work where i dunk like j r rider.................












when the rim is lowered to 8 feet
 
Great team win. LeBron played like the MVP he is, Wade is getting back to his old self, and the team's defense is picking up.

Plus..... GREG ODEN is getting better by the game. In the mist of all this "adversity" this team has the same record they had last year.

The fact they aren't coasting and continue to create championship habits throughout the season is proof they are maintaining their focus. When you add tetalent and chemestry to the equation, this Heat team is something truly special to witness.


#LetsGoHeat
 
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People are shocked that Caron bypassed us for okc. Heat players and local media alike. Head scratcher
 
^^ it's not that shocking. He probably knows how Spolstra doesn't play reserves lots of minutes and would rather go to a team that would play him more minutes. Take Beasley for instance, great talent, good scorer but could barely get consistent minutes.

Either way I'm not to shocked. Maybe we can sign Ben Gordon or someone else..?
 
roboski said:
^^ it's not that shocking. He probably knows how Spolstra doesn't play reserves lots of minutes and would rather go to a team that would play him more minutes. Take Beasley for instance, great talent, good scorer but could barely get consistent minutes.

Either way I'm not to shocked. Maybe we can sign Ben Gordon or someone else..?
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Weed is getting the Mike Miller treatment.
 
Surprise cameo on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night




Feb 27, 2014: Jimmy and LeBron James showcase their wastepaper basketball skills in this music video from the '80s.
 
MIAMI -- LeBron James will comply with the NBA's request to ditch his black mask for a clearer version to protect his broken nose for the Miami Heat's game Saturday against the Orlando Magic.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Saturday morning that the team has been in contact with the NBA and that James will select from a variety of league-approved masks to wear for the next several weeks. Spoelstra would not indicate the specific style or color of the new masks James will consider.

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The NBA has requested that LeBron James wear a clear mask to protect his broken nose.
"We've had numerous ones made, so he will have his pick and will choose one that is authorized also by the league," Spoelstra told ESPN.com after the Heat's shootaround. "We did talk to the league (Friday). So stay tuned for what mask you'll see tonight."

James had worn a black carbon-fiber mask during Thursday's win against the New York Knicks, and the design quickly drew comparisons on social media to masks worn by superhero characters from Batman to dramatic villains such as Hannibal Lecter.

James acknowledged after Thursday's game that he did not seek league approval for the design. But an NBA spokesman initially communicated in an email to ESPN.com during the Heat's game against the Knicks that the league did not foresee any issues with the mask James wore.

That sentiment apparently changed by Friday, when the league contacted the Heat to request that James wear a clearer version of the mask in future games. A source close to James told ESPN.com on Friday night that the four-time league MVP would appeal the NBA's decision.

But the two sides have agreed to compromise on a look that would be comfortable for James and also fall in line with more traditional versions of protective masks that have been worn by other players throughout the league.

James did not speak to the media after Saturday's shootaround, which has been his custom throughout the season. He will likely address his status and decision on a mask after he arrives at AmericanAirlines Arena for the game against the Magic. Heat teammates have joked about the mask James wore Thursday, and some even took photos with it to post on social media.

Heat center Chris Bosh said Saturday that the ordeal with the mask is just the latest in a number of issues involving James that have drawn a stunning amount of attention. But Bosh also said the Heat have grown accustomed to the scrutiny and spotlight in the four years since James arrived in Miami.

"We know that if LeBron changes his clothes, that's going to be a big deal," Bosh said. "So whatever he does, that's going to garner a lot of attention. It was a story, and now they said he can't wear [the black mask] anymore, so that's that. I haven't seen the clear one yet, so we'll see [tonight]."

The South Florida company that designed the black mask James wore Thursday also made an alternative lighter version he could have worn in the game. James also had a traditional clear fiberglass mask hanging in his locker Thursday that is similar to ones worn recently by Richard Hamilton and J.R. Smith.

James is not the first player who has had to switch out of a stylish, black protective mask. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving wore one last season to protect a broken bone in his face but was asked to change to a clear version when one was available. Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant also briefly wore a black mask in 2012 after breaking his nose.

Spoelstra said he's more concerned about the way James has played in the mask after sitting out a week. James sustained the injury Feb. 20 when he was struck in the face by Serge Ibaka as he drove to the basket during the fourth quarter of a win in Oklahoma City.

James missed last Sunday's home game against Chicago, but returned to score 31 points in 37 minutes against the Knicks. It was the fifth consecutive game that James has scored at least 30 points, and he is averaging 35.8 points over that span.

"I did get hit a couple of times, and I definitely felt the impact, but the mask was able to shield it enough to where it didn't bother me," James said after the game. "It is a success for game one."

But there won't be an encore for the version of the mask James wore Thursday. It has now become something of a collector's item, with the team putting T-shirts of James' image in the mask on sale Friday.

Despite the injury, James will look to extend his most productive stretch of the season for the Heat, who have won six in a row and nine of their last 10 games.

"He felt comfortable," Spoelstra said Saturday of James adjusting to the mask. "What I looked at more than anything was his aggressiveness. Was he attacking? There's no question he was, with 11 layup attempts and virtually everything in the point, going to the rim, and continuing to finish while getting fouled. Those are the notable things I was looking for."
 
I don't know what DWade I'm watching lately but I like what I see. Also my mans Beas is getting meaningful minutes. Lastly Oden looked like he's getting his game back just in time for the playoffs. :smokin
 
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