Q: Hi, Ira. OK, this is perhaps drawback for Erik Spoelstra to have, however what if Victor Oladipo outplays Tyler Herro throughout coaching camp? He is perhaps nearly as good offensively and doubtless higher defensively. If the Heat are, in reality, a meritocracy, might issues play out that approach the place Tyler stays the sixth man or are they extra in want of showcasing him for a potential commerce down the road, possibly proper earlier than the commerce deadline? I’m involved that may trigger some locker room points. – Eddie, South Bend, Ind.
A: I imagine it’s extra a matter of greatest match, each for the beginning lineup and the bench. Look, Erik Spoelstra already has began Kendrick Nunn over Tyler Herro, after which stayed with a struggling Duncan Robinson over a surging Tyler Herro for the higher a part of final season. Rotation issues most. So being outplayed throughout the preseason doesn’t essentially imply being demoted or elevated. The rotation is an element of group chemistry, as effectively.
Q: What are the possibilities that Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro or Victor Oladipo will win Max Strus’ beginning place by opening night time? – Russell, Miami.
A: I’m unsure the Heat are going into camp with a “Max Strus starting position.” As said above, chemistry will dictate the lineup and the rotation. For instance, if Caleb Martin is the beginning energy ahead, it might name for a unique cocktail than if the Heat open with a pair of massive males within the energy rotation. Heck, Max might be in an undersized energy combine. Camp and the preseason might have lots to do with what would possibly observe.
Q: Would you agree that Kevin Durant didn’t be taught something from the contract extensions LeBron James would register Cleveland? LeBron would signal a two-year contract with a participant possibility for the second 12 months. This would enable him to stress the group to maintain him comfortable. By signing the four-year extension final summer time, Kevin gave away his leverage and the group holds all the playing cards. – Karl, Miami.
A: And, but, hasn’t Kevin Durant seemingly gotten all the things he has needed from the Nets over his Brooklyn tenure, from a 12 months’s pay with out enjoying, to including Kyrie Irving and James Harden, to getting a coach he stated that he preferred till he stated he didn’t? And the opposite argument to be made is that he nonetheless appears to be holding loads of leverage, together with the Nets trying to facilitate his commerce demand at fair-market worth. It has turn out to be clear that the NBA maxim is comfortable participant, comfortable life . . . regardless of the contract standing.
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