Mike Miller, Haslem (To) Sign with Heat

[Herm]

A big man that can't play center because of his 6'8" size.

Rockets 6'6" center Chuck Hayes says hi

[Kuzzy Powers]

Rockets 6'6" center Chuck Hayes says hi

To be fair.. Chuck Hayes really should be playing the 4. He only played Center out of necessity.

That being said, I suspect Chuck Hayes could eat Udonis Haslem's daily food consumption in one rather small meal.

[FirstTimer]

To be fair.. Chuck Hayes really should be playing the 4. He only played Center out of necessity.

That being said, I suspect Chuck Hayes could eat Udonis Haslem's daily food consumption in one rather small meal.

Remember when Haslem was a fat ass at Florida?

Big 10 Network replayed that title game vs MSU and you can't even recognize the guy.

[Kuzzy Powers]

Remember when Haslem was a fat ass at Florida?

Big 10 Network replayed that title game vs MSU and you can't even recognize the guy.

Yeah the kid got in much better shape and it likely was the reason he was even able to make the NBA.



Dude must've lost a good 50-60lbs.

[FirstTimer]

Yeah the kid got in much better shape and it likely was the reason he was even able to make the NBA.



Dude must've lost a good 50-60lbs.

Just for shits and giggles I goggled around and I guess he balooned up to over 300, got cut in camp by the Hawks, then lost like 70+ pounds before he even got a chance at the NBA again.

[ralaw]

He looks like Demetri Hill in that pic.



You guys remember "Da Meat Hook"?

[FirstTimer]

He looks like Demetri Hill in that pic.



You guys remember "Da Meat Hook"?

THAT"S HIM??!?!?!

No way...

[ralaw]

THAT"S HIM??!?!?!

No way...

No, the pic I posted is of Dimitri Hill who played for Florida in the early 90's. At the time he had a killer hook shot that people called, "Da Meat Hook," because he'd back you down, drop his weight (300+) into the defender and shoot a hook shot.

[FirstTimer]

No, the pic I posted is of Dimitri Hill who played for Florida in the early 90's. At the time he had a killer hook shot that people called, "Da Meat Hook," because he'd back you down, drop step and shoot a hook shot.

Ok. You blew mind mind for a second. I figured there was no way Haslem played against Allen. I got Dmitri Hill crossed up with looking like Dmitri Young....Also known as "Da Meat Hook"

[Esjay]

Haslem is a solid role player, gives em a big body they can throw at teams like the Lakers who can roll out 3 bigs in Odom, Gasol, and Bynum in the same lineup. He's a role player though, adding Big Z to play the 5 would be a nice move...as long as they arent counting on Bosh playing C. Guys like Haywood, Ben Wallace, Kwame Brown, and Earl Barron are still out there, thats a bunch of big bodies that can pull down rebounds and play D if Big Z doesnt work out...hell some of those guys would be preferable to Z imo.

I thought Haywood re-signed with Dallas for like 55 mil?

[FirstTimer]

I thought Haywood re-signed with Dallas for like 55 mil?

Correct

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

A guy like Haslem taking 10 million less says alot. It's one thing for the big 3, but it's entirely different when a guy like Haslem does it.

He is 3-0-5 to the core...he doesn't want to go anywhere else. Udonis isn't a big money guy...his house is already paid off (it isn't something over the top and elaborate, but a very nice joint), he has all of his charity work down here. He is essentially, set for life down here in Miami.

After he retires, he'll move on to an executive role with the Heat...

That 10 million he gives up is made up with wise financial moves early in his career, the comfort of living exactly where he wants to live, and a great relationship with the community/Heat.

This is the second time Udonis turned down moolah to stay with the Heat. It hasn't gone unnoticed.

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Just for shits and giggles I goggled around and I guess he balooned up to over 300, got cut in camp by the Hawks, then lost like 70+ pounds before he even got a chance at the NBA again.

Udonis was an immature guy...didn't take hoops seriously.

He went to Europe, grew up, and became a man...guy is the consummate pro...he is a Pat Riley guy through and through.

You look at a guy like Udonis, and its a reason teams take chances on the young troubled kids...because there is a chance they become men with some life experience.

He is a lunch pail guy now...comes in, works hard, shuts up, doesn't cause trouble, does lots of charity work, etc.

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Haslem is a solid role player, gives em a big body they can throw at teams like the Lakers who can roll out 3 bigs in Odom, Gasol, and Bynum in the same lineup. He's a role player though, adding Big Z to play the 5 would be a nice move...as long as they arent counting on Bosh playing C. Guys like Haywood, Ben Wallace, Kwame Brown, and Earl Barron are still out there, thats a bunch of big bodies that can pull down rebounds and play D if Big Z doesnt work out...hell some of those guys would be preferable to Z imo.

He is going to be a co-captain of the Heat this year...

I'm not sure Big Z will be a "fit" for the Heat...they will be running a lot...I mean, look at the wings.

I think Joel Anthony is the perfect "fit" for the big minutes at center. Good defender, shotblocker, rebounder type, plus, he is very athletic and can run the court. I think a backup like Z would be fine, or a Magloire simply for fouls/d-up guys...Dexter Pittman will see 5-10 a night.

If they can get 20-25M out of Anthony, I think a guy like Z or Magloire can give you 10-15 and while they may not fit with the running style, they can provide some valuable minutes.

[Kuzzy Powers]

Yall gonna trip when Earl Barron is the starting Center of an NBA finals team..

Foreal tho I love that my boy Joel Anthony is going to likely slide into the roll, assuming the Heat retain him, and they should. But I wont be surprised to see Haslem playing a lot of 5 wit Chris Bosh on the court with him this year.