Q: Heat fans are never satisfied. From, “You haven’t done enough and are afraid to give up what it takes to land a superstar” to, “You gave up too much and we have nobody left.” I am excited about this season. Bam Adebayo is amazing and I think we will see him do more now that he doesn’t have to worry about the opposing center. Hope LeBron James comes back. Tre White looked good in summer league, he had streaks of amazing when he played at Kansas in Lawrence and I look forward to seeing what some Heat coaching can do for him and our other young players. – Bernardo, Fort Lauderdale.
A: There is plenty to be optimistic about. But there also is nothing wrong with noting the cost. Perhaps most telling was how Pat Riley said the Heat still could use a rim protector who also could stretch the floor. You mean . . . like Kel’el Ware? But, yes, at a certain point you have to move on and not look back. Agree.
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Q: In your Sunday article, you say that Nikola Jovic may be looked at to fill in at power forward in the rotation. But he has never shown any aptitude for or inclination to fill that role. Does it make more sense to try and jump start his career as a perimeter-only guy at small forward? You cannot put a square peg in a round hole. – Bob, Juno Beach.
A: The reference was just to put positions into context. But the optionality with Bam Adebayo, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Andrew Wiggins, Bobby Portis and, potentially, LeBron James would make that moot. The greater question with Nikola Jovic is if he is willing to mix it up on the paint, take a pounding, and rebound, rebound, rebound. Forget the position and instead consider the questions when it comes to playing up to his unique size.
Q: No, that’s Wade. – Ecto.
Q: Yes. – T.L.
Q: Of course. He is one championship away from top ten all-time, two championships away from top six, dead or alive. – J.C.
A: These were among the initial responses to yesterday’s post with the headline of, “Would Giannis be LeBron’s best-ever teammate if LeBron joins Heat?”
