It seems clear to me though that the team still needs another big player (production wise, not size). But barring that Philly game, things are looking pretty good.

Knixkik wrote:Riley is satisfied because he got them as a package deal, and even though Bosh isn't as good as many think he is, he doesn't need to be in Miami. He can be a role player and they will still win most games. They probably could have got a cheaper, exceptional role player like Lee to fill that role, but they are fine with Bosh. Thank god we didn't get him however. There is no way Bosh could have the same impact and presence Amare has with the Knicks. We definitely got the best big man who was available, Bosh is so overrated it's just stupid.

Riley is actually probably happy that Bosh is stinking it up because I honestly believe he has every intention of taking over the coaching of that team, like he did the last time- so any excuses to sack their coach are probably very welcome to him.

TheGame wrote:Bosh is competing with Haslem for rebounds, so it is not like back in Toronto. Remember how Lee's rebound numbers fell when we got Barron. Playing with another guy that actually rebounds will hurt your numbers somewhat. Now Bosh should be average at least 8 boards a game, so it is not all Haslem, but if you figure that he got some rebounds off his own misses and now he is shooting less, you start to see why his numbers are down across the board.

Haslem comes off the bench and plays the PF position, same as Bosh, so I am not sure how much they are actually competing for rebounds.

martin wrote:Saw the first half of the Miami-Nets latest game and the impression I came away with is that Bosh is a ***** and any decent team with a good amount of bigs are going to destroy Miami or have an even chance to beat them in the playoffs.

Boston, Lakers, Orlando (if they figure out how to get Howard the ball), those guys will destroy Miami.

AnubisADL wrote:What kind of stats did you guys expect Bosh to put up? Lebron's stats are down too. Bosh knows he is the 3rd scoring option. We all know he can put up stats on a losing team. It is going to take a little while to get used to doing the little things at both ends of the floor.

Miami is 5-2 and they haven't been playing that great. I assume some of you would prefer Bosh cry about not getting enough touches. Sadly Miami isnt imploding anytime soon. Once the playoffs roll around having 3 guys who can consistently torch you is going to be helpful.

Rebounds my man. anything to show that he is not a *****.

grillco wrote:Okay, I thought this was inferred, but let me be specific. Regardless of getting the "package" deal, do you think that Riley is unhappy with the MASSIVE dropoff in numbers, ALL of his numbers, by Bosh?

Yes the three guys who agreed to do this in 2006 actually kept their word and Miami was lucky enough to be the final locale, but Bosh's and James' stats are not up to snuff. Wade is proving that he is indeed the man in Miami, but his career to date had already proven that he was the best finisher of the three. Lee's numbers with two less points, but 7 more boards would be of more help to the Heat (who aren't exactly struggling) than what Bosh is doing now. That's all I was saying. We all know that the deal for all three would make any GM happy, but the player most obviously meeting his expectations is Bosh. He's the weak man.

You seriously believe David Lee would be better in Miami? Come on now man. Lebron and Wade are dominating the rock right now. Bosh is getting less touches and isnt necessarily getting the ball where he wants it either.

David Lee plays zero defense. Rebounds are great but when it's playoff time I think they rather be able to throw the ball to Bosh in the post and let him work.