Q: Ira, we’ve been burned by Kevin Durant earlier than. We can’t be fooled into idiot’s gold once more. – Ian.
A: Look, this entire Brooklyn Nets-will-implode storyline is so weird, so speculative, so seemingly preposterous that perspective must be toned down throughout on the chances of each Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant departing. But to your query, this additionally is a chance to deal with the notion of the Heat being “burned” when arising quick in free company, together with when Pat Riley and Micky Arison traveled to the Hamptons in an try and woo Kevin Durant throughout 2016 free company. It was the identical narrative when the Heat “came up short” with Gordon Hayward (and even to a level the supposed earlier “failure” to nab Kyrie). Being talked about in such hypothesis means your franchise has earned the respect of gamers and brokers. That is an efficient factor. The Heat get into the room (except it’s LeBron’s Las Vegas suite). And if Kevin Durant does try and work his manner elsewhere, they probably shall be again within the room.
Q: Nikola Jovic appears a bit gradual footed after I watch his clips. I’d wish to see him get critical taking part in time in Sioux Falls, so he can alter to the NBA pace. – James.
A: But I’m undecided the G League recreation, which might be helter skelter at occasions, is the popular tempo, both. This might be extra alongside the strains of Omer Yurtseven’s rookie season with the Heat, the place will probably be principally developmental, with some as-needed time as warranted/merited. Remember, Nikola Jovic will turn into the youngest Heat participant ever to seem in a recreation within the franchise’s 35 seasons. That must be about persistence, for extra than simply foot pace.
Q: Ira, you listed gamers the Heat handed on to get Nikola Jovic. Who would you may have most well-liked? – Anthony.
A: So mainly you’re asking me to trump my choice within the second on the 2020 draft for Desmond Bane? I’m undecided there’s anybody in that class this yr. But of these chosen after Nikola Jovic (who I feel can flip into an impressed alternative), I do consider that Patrick Baldwin’s skillset may nonetheless yield one thing particular and was interested by E.J. Liddell as a Heat match. But I don’t consider there’s a cause for second guessing if you’re speaking about No. 27.
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