Assume "Voltron Unite" scenario in Miami

[Sothron]

If top 50 of all time is one of the best to ever play the game correct, but he's no Lebron or Wade.

He was better than Wade and he didn't have the all around game of Lebron. Nique is the most overlooked and underrated superstar in NBA history.

[Johnnybravo4]

That team still wouldn't beat Orlando. There is something to be said about depth. Also, to make that team work you have to have a Billups like PG who can put players in the right positions and distribute the ball. Wade already has a ring so I don't think he'd be too happy with having his ppg reduced to about 15. The same with Bosh.

[sturt]

Couldn't resist changing the title.

I think you made a good choice, fwiw.

[Buzzard]

If it does happen they will be the next Celtics, Lakers, Bulls; like back in the day when there were actual dynasty type teams. Kobe and Shaq came close to that but needed one more star.

NBA may want a return to those glory days...just rename ESPN during the NBA season to The Heat Sports Network and call it a day. Honestly though I do not see anyone taking on Beasleys contract for anything else Miami has left to offer. For those who think Beasely is like Marv, I beg to differ, Beasley is Marv on some very strong medication...

Edited June 29, 2010 by Buzzard

[NineOhTheRino]

yeah we thought ESPN was annoying as hell with it's constant coverage of Bron's Cavs.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

The bad thing about the Wade, Lebron, Bosh trio, is that they DO have some experience in playing with each other. That team would become a monster, because they pose matchup problems all over the place for the opposing team.

Let's keep it real folks . . . all of us would trade JJ, Smoove, Horford, Teague, Jamal and Marvin . . in order to bring Lebron, Wade, and Bosh here. Wade will still be the slasher, Lebron would be the point forward, and Bosh would essentially be Pau Gasol. When you have 3 players like that, the only thing you really need to do is add specialist type players. Even a guy like Chalmers may become a better PG with those guys around.

Starters

Chalmers

Wade

Lebron

Bosh

Dexter Pittman ( 6-10 300 lbs . . . basically being their version of Oliver Miller ( former Arkansas center, and later played with Barkley in Phoenix )

Bench

Joel Anthony ( a very good shot blocker as an undersized center )

Beasley ( definitely has talent, even if his mind ain't right )

James Jones ( the shooter )

Jarvis Varnado ( rail thin, but a potentially big time shot blocker )

Latavious Williams ( athletic rebounder )

free agent PG

free agent shooter

De'sean Butler ( injured, but was projected to be a 1st round pick before he got hurt . . . and the possible replacement for Beasley @ SF ).

I could definitely see Wade on occasion playing the PG position in a backup role. And they'll rotate Lebron and Wade out of the lineup so that one is on the court at all times. Bosh will also still play center on occasion.

It's a truly scary scenario for us that they could create down in Miami, especially if they can get anything out of those 2nd round picks. Keeping all of our firepower would be a necessity, if that scenario in Miami happens.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

free agent PG . . . Nate Robinson ( would he take the MLE to play on that team, or stay in Boston )

Like I said, it's a scary scenario

[NineOhTheRino]

Let's keep it real folks . . . all of us would trade JJ, Smoove, Horford, Teague, Jamal and Marvin . . in order to bring Lebron, Wade, and Bosh here.

north, ASG would trade them all for Bron alone.

[sturt]

Sun-Sentinel: Wade, James and Bosh have talked of splitting Heat cash

This story contains the rub... DWade will get his 6th year.... by virtue of TOR's willingness to SnT, Bosh will get his 6th year... but the word is that CLE is not willing to go the SnT route, and therefore, his raises would be smaller and there would be no 6th year for the King... and therefore, these guys are talking about pooling their money into one and dividing equal shares... which sounds like a recipe for some very messy results eventually if you know anything about egos and human relationships and money.

For that reason, I'm tending to back off of my fears here.

That's just not a smart business move for LBJ, especially when there's probably more endorsement money awaiting him as the unquestioned leader for a New York franchise than as one of a threesome in Miami.

Edited June 29, 2010 by sturt

[coachx]

Dexter Pittman ( 6-10 300 lbs . . . basically being their version of Oliver Miller ( former Arkansas center, and later played with Barkley in Phoenix )

Pittman could not play more then 5 consecutive minutes for Texas without both running out of gas and getting in foul trouble. He is a D-Leaguer this year.

He did get drafted by the perfect team. Pat Riley is a stickler for puting weight limits and conditioning incentives in contracts. He will force Pittman to lase 30 pounds or he will be cut.

Bosh does not want to play center.

[BudBall]

This team would be sick. if that ever happen I would want the hawks to blow up the team there is no way they could compete with magic and the would be Super Heat.

[WraithSentinel]

I hope all 3 end up in Miami. I gotta admit that would awesome to see. 3 Superstar Players 2 of which are not even in their prime playing for the next 5 years together at a high level on the same team. HELL YES I want to see it. It will basically be the new Big 3 except more exciting to watch. You will then find just about any role player willing to take less to come play with them.

[Wretch]

Sun-Sentinel: Wade, James and Bosh have talked of splitting Heat cash

This story contains the rub... DWade will get his 6th year.... by virtue of TOR's willingness to SnT, Bosh will get his 6th year... but the word is that CLE is not willing to go the SnT route, and therefore, his raises would be smaller and there would be no 6th year for the King... and therefore, these guys are talking about pooling their money into one and dividing equal shares... which sounds like a recipe for some very messy results eventually if you know anything about egos and human relationships and money.

For that reason, I'm tending to back off of my fears here.

That's just not a smart business move for LBJ, especially when there's probably more endorsement money awaiting him as the unquestioned leader for a New York franchise than as one of a threesome in Miami.

LOL, my question is...how would that NOT be one of the most "egregious" cases of tampering?!?!

[Crank]

free agent PG . . . Nate Robinson ( would he take the MLE to play on that team, or stay in Boston )

Like I said, it's a scary scenario

Teams that are under the cap dont have the MLE to offer and again there is only ONE ball.

[coachx]

Teams that are under the cap dont have the MLE to offer and again there is only ONE ball.

If they signed James, Wade, & Bosh the Heat would then be over the cap.

That is what kind a the whole point.

You have been around this board a year. now You should know northcyde already knows this.

Edited June 29, 2010 by coachx

[MaceCase]

I actually believe you have to renounce your MLE and other exceptions first if you have capspace otherwise their value counts against your cap.

[NineOhTheRino]

Teams that are under the cap dont have the MLE to offer and again there is only ONE ball.

Almost seems that would give the big spending teams even more of an advantage.

[BudBall]

Ok if this ever happen the only we have a chance is to take a chance, Trade for Arenas, Sign T-mac, trade Smith for Al Jefferson. Pray that Arenas behaves and doesnt get injured and hope T-mac rejuvenated himself. If you dont do crazy moves like that and see if it works we wont be competing for a LONG while.

Edited June 29, 2010 by AliznotaCenter

[Johnnybravo4]

The only way the Heat can do this would be to trade Beasley to a team with cap space. If I were the other GM's I would collude to refuse to take Beasley. Why would I contribute to helping them make their super team. There is nothing that Beasley could contribute to any team to make that happen.

[HawkItus]

I'm wondering how these big contracts are going to work on the new collective bargaining agreement. If these contracts are grandfathered in, but the NBA goes to more of a hard cap, wouldn't that put the Heat at a real disadvantage in 2-3 years?