Heat have a real shot at acquiring Pau next season

[3LiftHeatCurse]

PG - Chalmers
SG - Wade
SF - LeBron
PF - Bosh
C - Gasol

Pau has said he is prioritizing winning and enjoyment over everything else, including money. Link here (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20140404/pau-gasol-los-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant/)

This off-season, the Big 3 can all opt-out and sign new contracts. Battier is retiring, and a some contract's expire, like Haslem's.

So what if the Big 3 structure their contracts in such a way, so that Riley can offer Pau..... say 7mil/yr for 3 years. And the starting Center position on the Miami Heat, is his on the spot.

And Pau would get to play with Bosh, who's specialty is spreading the floor and clearing up the paint for Pau to work in.

Media attention,
nationally televised games,
get to enjoy the city of Miami which would fit Pau perfectly as a Hispanic,

and the chance to play with the most cohesive, team oriented, unselfish, fun championship team in decades. Everyone sees how happy the Heat players are with each other in the locker room. Playing with an unselfish player like LeBron, who is a willing passer at all times? To Pau, this would be a breath of fresh air after being under Kobe Ballhog Bryant all these years.


Here is a quote from Ray Allen, from February 2014, on why he will come back again for next season to play with Miami once again :

Allen also enjoys the camaraderie he has with his teammates. That, as much as anything else, is the driving force behind his decision to keep playing.

"I think my desire to continue to play is all about wanting to be around this group of guys," Allen said. "Because the last two years have been my funnest, just with these guys, this locker room, because of the cameraderie that has built, and the togetherness. That's what means more than anything."



Ray Allen, saying his 2 years in Miami have been the MOST FUN IN HIS ENTIRE CAREER! After all of the fighting on the Lakers, the unhappiness and complaining by Pau of Kobe's selfishness throughout the years..... Miami is the perfect fit for him.

This is what Pau recently said :

"But I would like to first be in a position to win a championship again and enjoy the last few years of my career and be in a good position to do so," Gasol said.


Miami is the BEST team in the league to do that with. The Heat are a very fun team to play for, the Locker Room is amazing, and championships keep coming


PG - Chalmers
SG - Wade
SF - LeBron
PF - Bosh
C - Gasol

[chips93]

pau really doesnt fit in well with the heats pace and space style of play, and defensively he is pretty slow.

hes very talented, but the heat would really have to adjust their style to make pau effective. plus hes pretty old, in a year or two, 7 mill a year could be bad value for the heat.

id stay away if i were riley

[Fudge]

:roll:

This gon b gud

[TheMarkMadsen]

Show me where Pau said he didn't want to get paid this off season..

[3LiftHeatCurse]

pau really doesnt fit in well with the heats pace and space style of play, and defensively he is pretty slow.

hes very talented, but the heat would really have to adjust their style to make pau effective. plus hes pretty old, in a year or two, 7 mill a year could be bad value for the heat.

id stay away if i were riley

He's only 33...

[3LiftHeatCurse]

Show me where Pau said he didn't want to get paid this off season..

"I want to be in a team that is going to be built to win a championship," Gasol said. "That's my top priority. Money won't be the main priority. Length and money are factors, but we'll see. Until I know all the options, I won't be able to measure them. But we're getting close to the end of my career. I want to be in a good situation. It's an important decision to make."


So, I'd say 7mil/yr for 3 years to be the Starting Center on the Miami Heat and contend for rings every year, with the most unselfish superstar in the NBA, and an All-Star PF in Bosh who spreads the floor and unclogs the paint for Pau.... on the most cohesive and happy locker room in all of sports.... in the city of Miami.....

Perfect fit.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20140404/pau-gasol-los-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant/

[longtime lurker]

Show me where Pau said he didn't want to get paid this off season..

Sources: his asshole

Bosh is good as gone as soon as someone offers him a max contract. Lebron, well we all know how loyal Lebron is. If the Heat don't win the title he's a goner.

[Fudge]

Sources: his asshole

Bosh is good as gone as soon as someone offers him a max contract. Lebron, well we all know how loyal Lebron is. If the Heat don't win the title he's a goner.
How many Heat fans you think there'll be on this board when all of dis happens?

[3LiftHeatCurse]

Sources: his asshole

Bosh is good as gone as soon as someone offers him a max contract. Lebron, well we all know how loyal Lebron is. If the Heat don't win the title he's a goner.

The final true-or-false question is the one that will get the most attention.

Le Batard asked whether Bosh

[ZMonkey11]

pau really doesnt fit in well with the heats pace and space style of play, and defensively he is pretty slow.

hes very talented, but the heat would really have to adjust their style to make pau effective. plus hes pretty old, in a year or two, 7 mill a year could be bad value for the heat.

id stay away if i were riley

The only detractor I could see is on defense. Pau Gasol can spread the floor like Bosh can, albeit not as good a 3 pt shooter, but Gasol has hit 3s this year.

On transition baskets, I'm not seeing Bosh exactly flying down the court with the rest of the Heat on those transition baskets.

All they need is a big who can stretch the floor to play with LeBron. And Pau is a great pick and roll center who can stretch the floor.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

[QUOTE=3LiftHeatCurse]The final true-or-false question is the one that will get the most attention.

Le Batard asked whether Bosh

[3LiftHeatCurse]

Did you expect him to say false? Come on now...

He could have done what he did a million times before.

"No comment"

Regardless, he straight up said True. Keep your conspiracy theories to yourself cause I ain't buying them

[3LiftHeatCurse]

The only detractor I could see is on defense. Pau Gasol can spread the floor like Bosh can, albeit not as good a 3 pt shooter, but Gasol has hit 3s this year.

On transition baskets, I'm not seeing Bosh exactly flying down the court with the rest of the Heat on those transition baskets.

All they need is a big who can stretch the floor to play with LeBron. And Pau is a great pick and roll center who can stretch the floor.

Yup. Contrary to popular belief, Miami is actually a player in this off-season free agent signings. A bunch of contracts expire, players retiring, and the Big 3 can all sign new contracts if they opt out, giving Miami more money to spend.

[wakencdukest]

Sources: his asshole

Bosh is good as gone as soon as someone offers him a max contract. Lebron, well we all know how loyal Lebron is. If the Heat don't win the title he's a goner.




Haven't you guys read the news? Wade just said the reason the big 3 signed contracts the same length was so they could sit down again and have a meeting about what they would do, just like the original collusion the year before they came to Miami. They are going to make a collective decision about where they stay or go. :rolleyes:

[Marlo_Stanfield]

i hope Gasol comes to Miami and Wade moves to sixth man playing the same minutes.
the floor spacing would be INSANE and Pau is still a 15 PPG on high efficency, good rebounder and interior force Heat never had:applause:

[Le Shaqtus]

OKC still more stacked doe, they got Steven Adams.

[JT123]

Is Allen really planning on playing with the Heat next season? :facepalm
I love what the guy did for the Heat last year, but dude is pretty much done. Heat have had countless games this year where Ray has played 25 minutes and scored 2 points or less. Heat need some young blood who can actually defend, and score on a consistent basis.

[JT123]

Haven't you guys read the news? Wade just said the reason the big 3 signed contracts the same length was so they could sit down again and have a meeting about what they would do, just like the original collusion the year before they came to Miami. They are going to make a collective decision about where they stay or go. :rolleyes:
Can't believe these Kobetards are STILL butt hurt! :oldlol:

[wakencdukest]

Can't believe these Kobetards are STILL butt hurt! :oldlol:




I'm not a Kobetard you Homo. I can't believe that anyone thinks that the big 3 are going to do anything other than take the easiest route possible, which is to all sign on for the same number of years together, or maybe sign one more and make it the big four.

[(e)]

Put the crack down OP. Pau ain't going to Miami.

[tpols]

i hope Gasol comes to Miami and Wade moves to sixth man playing the same minutes.
the floor spacing would be INSANE and Pau is still a 15 PPG on high efficency, good rebounder and interior force Heat never had:applause:

And when teams start running PnRs with Pau's man your perimeter defense will fall to shit.. something chris bosh gets incredibly underated for

[Marlo_Stanfield]

And when teams start running PnRs with Pau's man your perimeter defense will fall to shit.. something chris bosh gets incredibly underated for
bosh comes over for the elite defense:applause: :applause:

[ThePhantomCreep]

A super-stacked team isn't enough--LeBron needs more help!

[Marlo_Stanfield]

A super-stacked team isn't enough--LeBron needs more help!
http://cdn.niketalk.com/2/2f/350x700px-LL-2ff5111e_michael-jordan-laughing.gif

[ThePhantomCreep]

I won't even get into the three superstar setup Miami has going (speaks for itself)--your typical title team has a Derek Fisher/Steve Kerr type role-player hitting big shots. Miami has future HOFer Ray Allen.

LeBron has the deck stacked completely in his favor.

[qrich]

Gasol's staying in LA, joining the Clippers for the minimum.

Collison - Crawford - Granger - BBD - Pau

That second unit.

[fragokota]

Pau got his rings already.he's shootin for the money...op is a retard

[SpecialQue]

Where has Pau mentioned the Heat? Where has the Heat mentioned wanting Pau? OP needs to tear his vocal chords, sew his lips shut, and toss out his computer.

[yungtyrekeevans]

How many Heat fans you think there'll be on this board when all of dis happens?

ay homie. gratz.

you da only homie who reppin okc from maple land?

datz whoa.

[GOATbrookisGAWD]

OP should be disappointed in himself.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

LeBron is leaving Miami, this year or next. Why would he stick around with Wade and Bosh taking up most of the salary cap?

[okayabc123]

Depends really. Pau wont get many touches with the Heat team. You already see how Lebron and Wade's efficiency inside really alters any post players to be effective for the Heat. Its a drive and kick half court offense for the Heat. Outside of setting picks for Ray Allen, the Heat runs sh!tty offensive sets. It's more of Lebron or Wade dribble dribble dribble, try to find a way to get the double team as they drive, move the ball for open 3.

Pau is going to slow the Heat down tremendously, just because the ball will never get to him in the post, and Pau is one of the worst transition defensive player in the NBA. The last time he sprinted down to play defense will be his first time.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Pau still has a bit of game left in him. Put him on a contender (where plays are actually called for him), and he'd produce his '12 Olympic numbers vs USA ...

[eliteballer]

Pau will get more money than the Heat can offer.

[InfiniteBaskets]

Where has Pau mentioned the Heat? Where has the Heat mentioned wanting Pau? OP needs to tear his vocal chords, sew his lips shut, and toss out his computer.

smartphone and fingers FTW

[TheMarkMadsen]

Pau still has a bit of game left in him. Put him on a contender (where plays are actually called for him), and he'd produce his '12 Olympic numbers vs USA ...


He's putting up those numbers right now

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

He's putting up those numbers right now

He's putting up better numbers than last year, but his stats are a bit inflated because of the Laker tempo (they play no defense). When the game is slowed down, you get his full impact (on offense and defense).

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Pau had a legit 24/8/7 vs. TEAM USA ... if Dirk is still elite, Pau can be too. Dude just needs to play for a contender.

[el gringos]

Pau and Tyson chandler switching teams works best

[DaSeba5]

Obvious BS.

[livingby3's]

Those young legs in Okc n Indiana, and some of the other rising teams. Miami shouldn't look to get older

[secund2nun]

bosh comes over for the elite defense:applause: :applause:

Bosh sure did an elite job defending Hibbert and Duncan...oh wait :oldlol:

Gasol would be perfect for Miami. The offense would be unstoppable and the rebounding would improve greatly. Also while Gasol may not be a powerhouse defender he has legit size and would defend Hibbert a hell of a lot better than anyone on Miami's roster would.

The question is will Lebron resign with Miami? Idk if he will...and if he does I think it will be in the summer of 2015 after opting in this summer.

[Im Still Ballin]

Make it happen, pat.

[tpols]

Bosh sure did an elite job defending Hibbert and Duncan...oh wait :oldlol:

Gasol would be perfect for Miami. The offense would be unstoppable and the rebounding would improve greatly. Also while Gasol may not be a powerhouse defender he has legit size and would defend Hibbert a hell of a lot better than anyone on Miami's roster would.

The question is will Lebron resign with Miami? Idk if he will...and if he does I think it will be in the summer of 2015 after opting in this summer.

Duncan put up 18/8 on 52% against pau in the playoffs last year.. he put up 19/12 49% against the Heat last year.

Stop it,, close numbers and you lose Bosh's perimeter hedging. please..

[VIntageNOvel]

3rd page, and still now "is he good? can the heat get him?"
im disappointed guys

[BrownEye007]

He could have done what he did a million times before.

"No comment"

Regardless, he straight up said True. Keep your conspiracy theories to yourself cause I ain't buying them
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/174990-lebrons-goal-bring-title-to-cleveland

[bdreason]

Pau said he isn't taking a pay-cut. He certainly isn't going to play for vet min or MLE type money.

[KingLeBronJames]

Keep Pau away from the Heat.

[All Net]

Who knows maybe he ends up in Phoenix for a cheaper deal but still a high enough pay grade.

[SexSymbol]

Pau priroritizes money over anything else, like 95 percent of professional athletes.
He even said that he wasn't willing to take a paycut no matter the superstar that the Lakers could snatch with that extra money

[catquickspider]

The Heat's defense would be so terrible with Gasol. He really does not provide enough on offense anymore to make up for his terrible defense.

[GOATbrookisGAWD]

Pau said he isn't taking a pay-cut. He certainly isn't going to play for vet min or MLE type money.
This. OP is a raging homosexual.

[jzek]

great, so then they'll have two washed-up players - wade and pau

they should be getting YOUNGER and BETTER :facepalm

[Trollsmasher]

God please no

Bring in some youth and be done with it. It's not like they will have money to do anything else

[niko]

"I want to be in a team that is going to be built to win a championship," Gasol said. "That's my top priority. Money won't be the main priority. Length and money are factors, but we'll see. Until I know all the options, I won't be able to measure them. But we're getting close to the end of my career. I want to be in a good situation. It's an important decision to make."


So, I'd say 7mil/yr for 3 years to be the Starting Center on the Miami Heat and contend for rings every year, with the most unselfish superstar in the NBA, and an All-Star PF in Bosh who spreads the floor and unclogs the paint for Pau.... on the most cohesive and happy locker room in all of sports.... in the city of Miami.....

Perfect fit.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20140404/pau-gasol-los-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant/
You don't have $7M per year for 3 years. Unless you release Wade, Bosh or Lebron.

[Dr Hawk]

If Pau goes to Miami, Lebron will win at least 3 rings more

[miles berg]

PG-Jose Calderon | Devin Harris
SG-Monta Ellis | Wayne Ellington
SF-Trevor Ariza | Vince Carter
PF-Dirk Nowitzki | Brandan Wright
CT-Pau Gasol | Samuel Dalembert

That's where I hope Gasol ends up.

[ImKobe]

PG-Jose Calderon | Devin Harris
SG-Monta Ellis | Wayne Ellington
SF-Trevor Ariza | Vince Carter
PF-Dirk Nowitzki | Brandan Wright
CT-Pau Gasol | Samuel Dalembert

That's where I hope Gasol ends up.

Ariza would be a nice addition for that team, but Pau & Dirk on the defensive end would be horrible because they're slow as hell.

[3LiftHeatCurse]

You don't have $7M per year for 3 years. Unless you release Wade, Bosh or Lebron.


Miami will have it. Battier is retiring, etc... a bunch of money is coming off the books for Miami in this off-season.

If Big 3 opt-out, the only players under guaranteed contracts for next season are Chris Andersen on a vet min contract, Norris Cole on his rookie contract.

And Udonis Haslem also has a player option, but I doubt he opts out.

However, If the Big 3 opt-out, this is 2010 all over again. Miami with pretty much their entire cap space to restructure from scratch. Especially if the Big 3 opt-out and re-sign new Contracts and accept a small paycut.

[3LiftHeatCurse]

Pau priroritizes money over anything else, like 95 percent of professional athletes.
He even said that he wasn't willing to take a paycut no matter the superstar that the Lakers could snatch with that extra money

He won't take a paycut with the Lakers cause he's leaving to a contender.

He said he prioritizes winning over money in this next contract.

[secund2nun]

Duncan put up 18/8 on 52% against pau in the playoffs last year.. he put up 19/12 49% against the Heat last year.

Stop it,, close numbers and you lose Bosh's perimeter hedging. please..


Duncan put up 18/8 on 52% against pau in the playoffs last year.. he put up 19/12 49% against the Heat last year.

Stop it,, close numbers and you lose Bosh's perimeter hedging. please..

Bosh's team defense is overrated and easily replaceable. His lack of rebounding is really annoying and harmful and his offense is garbage vs centers. Him getting raped on the boards and on defense is far more destructive then losing some perimeter hedging. Also keep in mind Miami traps on defense so they pack the paint when the opposing player has the ball in the paint. LA doesn't do this, so Bosh had more help on defense than Gasol did.

What did Bosh/Gasol do against Duncan last year in the playoffs?

Bosh: 12-9-2 46%
Duncan: 19-12-1.5 49%

Gasol:14-11-6.5 48%
Duncan: 17.5-7.5-1.5 52%

Not only did Gasol clearly out play Bosh offensively against Duncan, but he clearly also did a better job on defense. Gasol had 2 more PPG, 2 more RPG, 4.5 more apg, gave up 1.5 less PPG, gave up 4.5 less rpg as well.



Also Gasol does a lot better vs Roy Hibbert than Bosh does.

Last year Bosh vs Hibbert

Bosh: 11-4.3 37% fg
Hibbert: 22-10.5 56%

Hibbert raped Bosh period.

What does Gasol do against Hibbert in head to head matchups?


Gasol: 17-11-4 48%
Hibbert: 13-6-2 55%

Gasol treats Hibbert how Hibbert treats Bosh :oldlol:

[aj1987]

You idiots do know that Gasol has Howard, right?

[3LiftHeatCurse]

You idiots do know that Gasol has Howard, right?
??

Who is Howard?

[Darius]

Clips should sign Pau as 3rd big if he doesn't care about money.

[Darius]

PG-Jose Calderon | Devin Harris
SG-Monta Ellis | Wayne Ellington
SF-Trevor Ariza | Vince Carter
PF-Dirk Nowitzki | Brandan Wright
CT-Pau Gasol | Samuel Dalembert

That's where I hope Gasol ends up.

That might be the worst defensive team in history :oldlol:

[JimmyMcAdocious]

That might be the worst defensive team in history :oldlol:

Wouldn't even be the worst defensive team Gasol has played on within the last year.

[3LiftHeatCurse]

Clips should sign Pau as 3rd big if he doesn't care about money.

Why would Pau even consider that. He would laugh in Clips face.

No starting role, no serious championship contention

meanwhile in Miami, starting C spot guaranteed, legit championship runs

[wally_world]

Better off in OKC, would give him a better role and better shot at another chip

[Marlo_Stanfield]

You idiots do know that Gasol has Howard, right?
we get it, you are a true heat fan and the heat are super stacked.
Gasol >>>Bosh tho

[aj1987]

we get it, you are a true heat fan and the heat are super stacked.
Gasol >>>Bosh tho
Current Gasol? Hell no! Not surprised that you think otherwise though. You're a Scrubby Lin fan.

[HurricaneKid]

This site can be obscenely dumb at times. You all need to get SOME idea of how the salary cap works. If Miami lost LeBron they would BARELY have space to give Pau 7MM. With the three of them? Not a chance in the world.

They will have an MLE this offseason though.

[3LiftHeatCurse]

This site can be obscenely dumb at times. You all need to get SOME idea of how the salary cap works. If Miami lost LeBron they would BARELY have space to give Pau 7MM. With the three of them? Not a chance in the world.

They will have an MLE this offseason though.


You obviously didn't read the OP. The Big 3 can restructure their contracts by opting out to create some money for Pau.

[Euroleague]

PG - Chalmers
SG - Wade
SF - LeBron
PF - Bosh
C - Gasol

Pau has said he is prioritizing winning and enjoyment over everything else, including money. Link here (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20140404/pau-gasol-los-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant/)

This off-season, the Big 3 can all opt-out and sign new contracts. Battier is retiring, and a some contract's expire, like Haslem's.

So what if the Big 3 structure their contracts in such a way, so that Riley can offer Pau..... say 7mil/yr for 3 years. And the starting Center position on the Miami Heat, is his on the spot.

And Pau would get to play with Bosh, who's specialty is spreading the floor and clearing up the paint for Pau to work in.

Media attention,
nationally televised games,
get to enjoy the city of Miami which would fit Pau perfectly as a Hispanic,

and the chance to play with the most cohesive, team oriented, unselfish, fun championship team in decades. Everyone sees how happy the Heat players are with each other in the locker room. Playing with an unselfish player like LeBron, who is a willing passer at all times? To Pau, this would be a breath of fresh air after being under Kobe Ballhog Bryant all these years.


Here is a quote from Ray Allen, from February 2014, on why he will come back again for next season to play with Miami once again :

Allen also enjoys the camaraderie he has with his teammates. That, as much as anything else, is the driving force behind his decision to keep playing.

"I think my desire to continue to play is all about wanting to be around this group of guys," Allen said. "Because the last two years have been my funnest, just with these guys, this locker room, because of the cameraderie that has built, and the togetherness. That's what means more than anything."



Ray Allen, saying his 2 years in Miami have been the MOST FUN IN HIS ENTIRE CAREER! After all of the fighting on the Lakers, the unhappiness and complaining by Pau of Kobe's selfishness throughout the years..... Miami is the perfect fit for him.

This is what Pau recently said :

"But I would like to first be in a position to win a championship again and enjoy the last few years of my career and be in a good position to do so," Gasol said.


Miami is the BEST team in the league to do that with. The Heat are a very fun team to play for, the Locker Room is amazing, and championships keep coming


PG - Chalmers
SG - Wade
SF - LeBron
PF - Bosh
C - Gasol

Too bad Chalmers is a horrible POS player. Otherwise, they might actually have an NBA level starting lineup for the first time ever.

[Derka]

The idea isn't to keep getting older :oldlol:

[Derka]

You obviously didn't read the OP. The Big 3 can restructure their contracts by opting out to create some money for Pau.

Restructure their deals...to overpay Pau Gasol. You know what? I really hope legit Heat fans around here see that one of their own posted something that idiotic.