How many more titles can Miami win?

[EnoughSaid]

What is their window do you think?

With LeBron only being 27 at this moment and Wade working on his jumpshot and what not, I firmly believe Miami can contend for 3-5 more years. Especially if LeBron continues playing at that level? :bowdown:

[k-vil]

What is their window do you think?

With LeBron only being 27 at this moment and Wade working on his jumpshot and what not, I firmly believe Miami can contend for 3-5 more years. Especially if LeBron continues playing at that level? :bowdown:
I can see them contending every year as long as Lebron is playing at a high level and Wade can be Wade.
I can see them winning one more ring with this big three.

[Trentknicks]

No doubt their fanbase will drop my 50% when they do stop contending.

[EnoughSaid]

No doubt their fanbase will drop my 50% when they do stop contending.

:coleman: Come on man.

[Legends66NBA7]

I give it 3-4 years, with the Big 3.


No doubt their fanbase will drop my 50% when they do stop contending.

Wouldn't surprise me one bit.

[RaininTwos]

If everyone stays healthy and the big three stay together, they've got like 5-8 years left of contending.

[swag2011]

Are Miami fans sure that the big 3 will all stay together past 2014?

[blacknapalm]

ceiling: 3-4 more titles
floor: 1 more title. i just can't see them winning at least one more time. if they don't, that's disappointing

[Freedom Kid7]

In all honesty, I can see this going two ways:
Way One - After going through a lot of effort in the post season to finally win (see Game 4 of Indiana and Game 6 of Boston), LeBron begins to gas out and they aren't willing to contend or stay motivated (yes, I do question that with a team that gives 0 damns about the regular season). So a fate like the Big 3 Celtics - A ring and continuous contention, because even with a questionable motivation they'll stay strong.
Way Two - LeBron decides to pummel my theory to the ground (I actually am not convinced he has peaked) and they stay in contention for another 3 years and win another ring or two (hell maybe they 4peat :confusedshrug: ). With Wade on the decline, I can't see them staying in contention for more than five or four years.

So, I imagine Way two happening. I still have plenty of doubts they won't repeat, I still doubt their "olol regular season doesn't matter" attitude another attitudes they hold, but I do think LeBron will have a better year than this year. So I think it's reasonable to say one or two rings is possible.

[DFish]

When LeBron moves to his next team, you'll have a brand new franchise to pretend to be a fan of. Why care about Miami in the long run?

[EnoughSaid]

When LeBron moves to his next team, you'll have a brand new franchise to pretend to be a fan of. Why care about Miami in the long run?

I'm a Wade fan first, Miami heat fan second. I'll still follow and root for them after the Big 3 retire.

[dyna]

1 more..

[All Net]

If everyone stays healthy and the big three stay together, they've got like 5-8 years left of contending.

5-8 years contending? really? Thats the kind of window Thunder have if they keep Harden. Miami's window is realisticly 3 years with the current core.I guess it depends how Wade does age. IF Wade can still be a top player at age 33-34 they will still be a top contender. But their lack of depth and cap space would be an issue going forward. They should be aiming for a few titles but teams like Lakers and Thunder will have the same targets.

[Clutch]

No doubt their fanbase will drop my 50% when they do stop contending.
Only 50% ? I say it's closer to 75% :oldlol:

[Bandito]

Only 50% ? I say it's closer to 75% :oldlol:
Do they have a fanbase?

[Trentknicks]

Only 50% ? I say it's closer to 75% :oldlol:
Your probably closer to the mark, with few exceptions even the legit Miami fans are bad. Poser city down there. They have some of the worlds best talent and still have trouble getting more than half of the attendance in their for the game start. Covered in the 'fashionably late' BS

[ihatetimthomas]

How Wade ages will really determine how long this core can last. Lebron can't do it alone. So he will need Wade to play very well. And while Wade was playing hurt, he will was pretty big for them. If his injuries continue to be a problem, this core can be short lived.

[ripthekik]

they're one and done.
with the upcoming lakers, if they meet them in the finals they will just be demolished inside.

good one bron, stealing one in a shortened season with rose and dwight injured. he lucked out n got his one.

[KOBE143]

They're done.. LeBrick is already contented with his *.5 ring.. Lakers will going to win in the next 3 years.. LeBrick at that time will be washed up and Wade will turn into scrub and will be out of the league.. After that, Heat will be irrelevant again for the next decade..

Book it..

[FPJ]

They can win at least 2 more. I see them in at least 3 more finals. Who's gonna stop them? No team has legit chances against them in the East. Bulls need good players to be added to their roaster. Celtics are good enough for the conference finals due to their veterans but i dont see them winning against the Heat.

If Lewis and Allen play well they can beat the Lakers too (if the Lakers get past OKC which i doubt).

[LakersReign]

No doubt their fanbase will drop my 50% when they do stop contending.

I'd say 99%, like how it dropped after Lebron left Cleveland:rolleyes:

[RaininTwos]

5-8 years contending? really? Thats the kind of window Thunder have if they keep Harden. Miami's window is realisticly 3 years with the current core.I guess it depends how Wade does age. IF Wade can still be a top player at age 33-34 they will still be a top contender. But their lack of depth and cap space would be an issue going forward. They should be aiming for a few titles but teams like Lakers and Thunder will have the same targets.

Yes, my opinion is five to eight years of contention barring health and contracts.

I can't see a scenario where the three stick together and five years down the road they arent at least fighting in the ECF's.

[fpliii]

my main man DWade is the key here

if he's back to 100% all bets are off, but there's a chance he might be done :cry:

crossing my fingers

[Rnbizzle]

I honestly believe they are too talented to not win at least 4.

[fpliii]

I honestly believe they are too talented to not win at least 4.

4 is overly optimistic IMO, + LeBron might opt out in 2014

[drizzy0503]

Realistically number 1 contenders up until LeBron turns 31.

[swi7ch]

I think MAX of 2 more. EVERYTHING depends on Wade. Everything! LBJ can't do it alone (otherwise he would have stayed in CLE) and Bosh isn't enough. If Wade truly is washed up, I think it'd be stupid for LBJ to waste his prime years carrying Wade's former self...

[greymatter]

What is their window do you think?

With LeBron only being 27 at this moment and Wade working on his jumpshot and what not, I firmly believe Miami can contend for 3-5 more years. Especially if LeBron continues playing at that level? :bowdown:

They managed to win with Wade and Bosh at around 80-90%. If healthy, their window should be at least 3 more years, with almost certainly an easy path to the finals for the next 2. Bulls, Celts, and Pacers look like 48-53 win teams and none of them have what it takes to win a 7-game series against a healthy Heat team.

[longhornfan1234]

They will win two more, that's it.

[red1]

I see the heat contending at this level for 2-3 more years. If they can avoid teams with skilled bigs (grizz, lakers) they will win another chip or two in that time.

[SilkkTheShocker]

I think they win the next 2 championships. But wouldn't be shocked to see Lebron opt-out if Wade declines rapidly.

[funnystuff]

Your probably closer to the mark, with few exceptions even the legit Miami fans are bad. Poser city down there. They have some of the worlds best talent and still have trouble getting more than half of the attendance in their for the game start. Covered in the 'fashionably late' BS
You're*

[PJR]

Not sure, but Miami will be a contender for the remainder of the LeBron's prime. However long that may be (4-6 years?).

It'll all hinge on the backend roster churning Riley is able pull off. In the last two years, he's hit on Shane Battier, Ray friggin Allen, and 'Shard Lewis. If Miami continues to get quality veteran contributors like the aformentioned for the tax payers mid-level/minimums, it could be a hell of a run.

1 in the books so far.

[fpliii]

I think they win the next 2 championships. But wouldn't be shocked to see Lebron opt-out if Wade declines rapidly.

that's what I'm thinking

I think the topic is thread-worthy, tbh

[funnystuff]

I think they win the next 2 championships. But wouldn't be shocked to see Lebron opt-out if Wade declines rapidly.
Imagine the level of flame on ISH if Lebron opts out, primarily by Laker fans.

[SilkkTheShocker]

that's what I'm thinking

I think the topic is thread-worthy, tbh


:cheers:

Bosh has a game that should age really well. Lebron is in his prime right now. If Wade can keep his level of play for a few more seasons than they are in really good shape. Its really all about staying healthy for Wade. Even with his jumpshot being dead for the last two season, he has been crazy efficient. I think his "decline" is exaggerated. They don't need Wade to play like prime Wade anyways to win titles. He had an underrated Finals series, even while playing way less than 100%

[chips93]

people are taking health, and particlarly wade's, for granted. injuries happen and it only takes one injury to any of the big three to ruin a post season run.

id say they win 2 more rings

[wally_world]

Until LeBron bolts/gets old

Even without Wade/with a washed-up Wade, LeBron has shown he can carry a team. Not a fan of the guy but he's that good.

[longtime lurker]

Sorry but Lakers big four will prematurely sink the Heats championship cruise. Lebron will probably run away in 2014 and all these fake Heat fans will find a new team to overrate

[SilkkTheShocker]

Imagine the level of flame on ISH if Lebron opts out, primarily by Laker fans.


They like to play the "loyalty" card when their best player demanded a trade. :oldlol: Personally, I think he either stays in Miami or goes back to Cleveland to give it another go.

[JohnnySic]

They has a shot at 2 more before LeBron packs his bags for LA...

[lilgodfather1]

Their window is basically 5-7 years depending on how well LeBron, and Bosh hold up as they age. In 5 years LeBron would be 32, and Bosh 33 if LeBron ages as well as Kobe has then 7 years is not out of the queston. For the amount of rings I see them winning I would say the next three aka 4 peating.

[Segatti]

None. Lebron era is over. Lakers will likely to win the next two championships. Lebron will be past his time at this point. But I'm sure Lebron will gain more one or two rings, he will join forces with an all star in his prime and will win like Robin.

[LakersReign]

:roll: @ all these FAKE Heat fans overrating the hell out of this team:lol

The Heat's title window isn't as big as they want to make it seem. Wade's already in his 30's, which is exactly why I just laugh when FAKE Heat fans try to call Kobe "old" at 34. And Lebron will be in about 3 more years. His game right now is 100% dependent on his athletic ability, which won't be the same when he turns 30. Anybody saying that this team can dominate the league for the next 5 to 7 years, is delusional:facepalm

[All Net]

:roll: @ all these FAKE Heat fans overrating the hell out of this team:lol

The Heat's title window isn't as big as they want to make it seem. Wade's already in his 30's, which is exactly why I just laugh when FAKE Heat fans try to call Kobe "old" at 34. And Lebron will be in about 3 more years. His game right now is 100% dependent on his athletic ability, which won't be the same when he turns 30. Anybody saying that this team can dominate the league for the next 5 to 7 years, is delusional:facepalm

and people can point to Lebron and his age while Dwight himself will be only 27 this year so who knows Lakers window could be longer than the 2 years most are saying about this current core.

[LakersReign]

and people can point to Lebron and his age while Dwight himself will be only 27 this year so who knows Lakers window could be longer than the 2 years most are saying about this current core.

I honestly think so. The Lakers have been out of the title picture for the last 2 years, and may make a comeback this upcoming season. However, that remains to be seen. The longest they were irrelevant, recently was when Shaq was traded. Unlike the Heat, the Lakers didn't "mortage the franchise" on only 3 main guys. Yes, Kobe's not what he once was, and Nash is almost 40, but at the same time, signing Dwight to build around in the future was a smart move to ensure that they have the pieces to stay relevant. Much more so than the Heat. At the same time, Dwight gets to be mentored by 2 veteran HOF players, which will also help him out in the future. I'd rather give the Lakers a 5 to 7 year window to dominate the league, than I would the Heat. But of course I'm very biased about that

[Optimus Prime]

The better question is how many will they win? And the answer is zero.

:kobe:

[pegasus]

No doubt their fanbase will drop my 50% when they do stop contending.

And the only reason the other 50% will stay loyal, is because they are too dumb to realize that they are not contending anymore.

[funnystuff]

I honestly think so. The Lakers have been out of the title picture for the last 2 years, and may make a comeback this upcoming season. However, that remains to be seen. The longest they were irrelevant, recently was when Shaq was traded. Unlike the Heat, the Lakers didn't "mortage the franchise" on only 3 main guys. Yes, Kobe's not what he once was, and Nash is almost 40, but at the same time, signing Dwight to build around in the future was a smart move to ensure that they have the pieces to stay relevant. Much more so than the Heat. At the same time, Dwight gets to be mentored by 2 veteran HOF players, which will also help him out in the future. I'd rather give the Lakers a 5 to 7 year window to dominate the league, than I would the Heat. But of course I'm very biased about that
Bottom line is Nash might have to play in a wheelchair.

[LakersReign]

Bottom line is Nash might have to play in a wheelchair.

Yeah....I know....right? Same with "young" 31 year old broke down Wade....huh?:lol

[All Net]

Bottom line is Nash might have to play in a wheelchair.

Maybe when Nash actually declines, hasn't happened yet.

[ILLsmak]

I honestly believe they are too talented to not win at least 4.

4 more???

You guys are crazy. They'd have to go back to back twice or 3peat to get that kind of a number, I think, and I don't see it happening.

I think LeBron will retire with a solid 3 rings.

-Smak

[Papaya Petee]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: I can't ****ing wait till Wade does a 08-09 type comeback again and shuts the haters up.

23\5\5\2\1 on 50% FG in only 33 MPG while being injured are ****ing insane numbers, next year back healthy and with a jumpshot it will be back to his 26\6\5 51-52% norm, and hater Kobe fans will stop running their mouth, just like in 08-09.

Bookmarked.

[funnystuff]

Yeah....I know....right? Same with "young" 31 year old broke down Wade....huh?:lol
Kidding Reigny :cheers:

[FreezingTsmoove]

Miami during their 15-67 year had a top 10 attendence. Top 15 the next 2 years. When Bron came they went to a top 5 attendence and now have the 2nd best. But yeah you guys are right Miami has no fanbase

[red1]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: I can't ****ing wait till Wade does a 08-09 type comeback again and shuts the haters up.

23\5\5\2\1 on 50% FG in only 33 MPG while being injured are ****ing insane numbers, next year back healthy and with a jumpshot it will be back to his 26\6\5 51-52% norm, and hater Kobe fans will stop running their mouth, just like in 08-09.

Bookmarked.
:bowdown: d-wade!!! The amazing part is that 90% of his game is reliant on athleticism yet he still made a huge impact on a bum knee. Will be the best guard in the nba next year when he comes back healthy >> cp3, kobe, westbrook, rondo and everybody else

[longtime lurker]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: I can't ****ing wait till Wade does a 08-09 type comeback again and shuts the haters up.

23\5\5\2\1 on 50% FG in only 33 MPG while being injured are ****ing insane numbers, next year back healthy and with a jumpshot it will be back to his 26\6\5 51-52% norm, and hater Kobe fans will stop running their mouth, just like in 08-09.

Bookmarked.

Face it bro Wade's done. Lol at him increasing his scoring next year. He should get used to settling into the 2nd option role and focus on being fresh for the playoffs.

[LakersReign]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: I can't ****ing wait till Wade does a 08-09 type comeback again and shuts the haters up.

23\5\5\2\1 on 50% FG in only 33 MPG while being injured are ****ing insane numbers, next year back healthy and with a jumpshot it will be back to his 26\6\5 51-52% norm, and hater Kobe fans will stop running their mouth, just like in 08-09.

Bookmarked.

FAKE Heat fans during the season when the Heat were losing: "Wade is old and he sucks. Trade him cuz he's making Lebron look bad."

FAKE Heat fans AFTER the Heat won the 2012 Finals: "Yeah....that's right. Wade's gonna be healthy this year and he's gonna come back '06 style and shut up all the Heat haters.":roll:

[Droid101]

As long as LeBron James remains healthy, they are a finals threat. As much as it pains me to say it.

[DaSeba5]

Miami during their 15-67 year had a top 10 attendence. Top 15 the next 2 years. When Bron came they went to a top 5 attendence and now have the 2nd best. But yeah you guys are right Miami has no fanbase

sshhh... the trolls are talking.

Also, some of you "Heat" fans should fvck off. I don't need you bandwagon fans jumping ship if LeBron leaves and the Heat struggle. Get off now.

[Mr. Jabbar]

1 at the most.

[Bandito]

FAKE Heat fans during the season when the Heat were losing: "Wade is old and he sucks. Trade him cuz he's making Lebron look bad."

FAKE Heat fans AFTER the Heat won the 2012 Finals: "Yeah....that's right. Wade's gonna be healthy this year and he's gonna come back '06 style and shut up all the Heat haters.":roll:
:roll: its so funny because it's true

[Horatio33]

I don't understand how you can be a fan of a player over a club. How can you? I'm a Spurs fan and Duncan is my favourite but i would rather have the Spurs win with Duncan having a poor game than Spurs lose and Duncan have a great game.

[NumberSix]

5-peat bitches

[Papaya Petee]

Face it bro Wade's done. Lol at him increasing his scoring next year. He should get used to settling into the 2nd option role and focus on being fresh for the playoffs.
Lol at you ****ing calling me a fake fan. I have been at miami games when you were 3 years old and called shit kaka.