Mike Miller, Haslem (To) Sign with Heat

[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.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

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.

When Haslem and Bosh are on the court, expect Bosh to play some 5 with Haslem taking the tougher defensive duty.

Big Z came to an agreement with the Heat, so he'll get some time with Anthony @ the 5.

Supposedly Juwan Howard is on board, too...but who really wants him playing more than 5mpg?

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

As is, the Heat's lineup looks like this...

C - Joel Anthony / Zydrunas Ilgauskas / Dexter Pittman*
PF - Chris Bosh / Udonis Haslem / / Juwan Howard / Jarvis Varnado* / Robert Dozier*
SF - LeBron James / Mike Miller / DeSean Butler**
SG - Dwyane Wade /
PG - Mario Chalmers / Kenny Hasbrouck* / Patrick Beverley*

*May be D-League / Europe bound to start the season.
**Injured, won't be back until February/March if at all this season.

Probably could use a veteran point guard, and then you can probably call it a day...that is a championship winning roster though, for sure.

 

[Argath]

looks like a good lineup to me


The heat sign raja bell?

 

[Archer]

Bell is meeting with the Lakers on wednesday

Bell is traveling to Los Angeles this week to watch the ESPYs and has arranged to meet with Bryant to hear the Lakers' face of the franchise make yet another recruiting pitch to the 33-year-old swingman.

Bell acknowledged last week in a phone interview with ESPNLosAngeles.com's Dave McMenamin that he has already fielded several phone calls from Bryant, who was unforgettably clotheslined to the floor by Bell in Game 5 of a testy Suns-Lakers series in 2006 that L.A. ultimately lost in seven games.

NBA front-office sources say that Bell continues to draw interest from a variety of playoff teams, such as Miami, Dallas and San Antonio. One source said signing with the Heat has essentially been ruled out because of Miami's financial constraints after signing LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Mike Miller to flank the re-signed Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem. But the Suns are also weighing the prospect of trying to bring Bell back.

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5375672

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

I fully expect the Heat to sign atleast one more veteran PG and possibly another wingman to go along with the team, both at vet minimums im sure. Still havent heard any word on whether or not Joell is going to be retained, I think hes on a team option.

 

[Argath]

kevin ollie lulz

 

[Sportsbuck]

I can't wait to see what Gilbert and the Cavs fans do about Big Z leaving. Big Z played his entire career with the Cavs, so I'd suspect he's seen as being an Ohio guy as well.

Big Z wants to finish his career in Cleveland and Gilbert and the brass told him he'll be welcomed back with open arms. Z has always handled himself with class, he loves Cleveland, and he wants to come back to finish his career... I hope he gets a ring. I'll be rooting against the Heat, but for Z if that makes any sense.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Mike Miller apparently being pressured by other teams not to take the deal.. and is now reluctant according to rotoworld.

Word out of Las Vegas is that Mike Miller's deal with the Heat is not secure, and that teams are advising him to consider not joining the team.
Miller says the deal is not done and it now sounds like there's a chance he won't join the Heat. We still think they're the favorites for his services, but it's not yet a done deal, and Miller could end up elsewhere. If the Heat need to make a stronger offer, they could pull a qualifying offer to center Joel Anthony. Stay tuned.

 

[Miami Flash15]

You know Haslem is a G and dedicated to the Heat when you have your state tattooed on your back.

It says something about Haslem, who took another paycut that totaled to $20+ million with his last two contracts. This guy WANTS to win and has what it takes for the playoffs.

Haslem > Beasley