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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>2008 Free Agency</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

</span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><span style="font-size:18px;"><em><span style="color:#8B0000;"><strong>Welcome to Miami...</strong></span></em></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

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<span style="font-size:18px;"><em><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><span style="color:#8B0000;"><strong>Re-signings</strong></span></span></em></span></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">When I began free agency, I had 4 players on the roster and only 16 mil. to work with, so I didn't have big expectations for much improvement. However, I like the signings we were able to get- signing Peja, maybe the best shooter in the league, on a great contract is huge for us and we were able to add some depth at our guard and center positions. I like that we were able to get Darko back; with Zo aging even further, Darko will get increased minutes this year.</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-family:Impact;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Notable Movements:</strong></span></span></p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Luol Deng signs with Boston </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

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Richard Jefferson signs with Chicago</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

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Mike Bibby signs with the Los Angeles Clippers</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

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JR Smith signs with Memphis</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

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</span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>ANDRE IGUODALA FINESSES THE ORLANDO MAGIC AND SIGNS WITH PHILADELPHIA</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#8B0000;">2008-2009 Miami Heat opening night roster:</span></span></strong></span></p><p>

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<span style="font-size:18px;">Centers:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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Power Forwards:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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Small Forwards:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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Shooting Guards</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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Point Guards:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong><em>At the All Star Break....</em></strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Extremely surprising and disappointing season for us- I thought we would be much better this year with our signings, but the fact that D Wade is the only player with a positive +/- is extremely telling. Our defense has completely fallen off, and it may be time to begin a complete overhaul of the roster, starting with KG himself.</span></span></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Rookies:</strong></span></p><p>

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<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">All Star game: East vs West:</span></strong></span></p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">End of 2007-2008 Regular Season</span></strong></span></span></p><p>

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<span style="font-size:14px;">Very underwhelming season for us, but with another top 10 pick on the way, we should be set up well for the future. We did face injury problems, with Wade missing 22 games, but this season definitely did not go the way I had expected. At minimum, we should have been the 8th seed,</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;">

but there will likely be changes made to the roster this summer via trade. </span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Notable Performances</span></strong></span></p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Scoring:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;">

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Passing:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;">

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Pau was on a tear throughout the playoffs, leading the Grizzlies to their first ever NBA championship. It was a playoffs full of spectacular performances, as Chris Bosh in particular averaged nearly 30 points per game until he was eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals. He was eliminated by the hottest young star in the NBA- Kevin Durant, who led the Knicks to their first finals in nearly the decade, and likely the first of many in his blossoming career. However, it was a reality check for the young team, as the Grizzlies were able to easily take the series, winning in four games.</p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Projected Lottery Order:</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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</span><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Order:</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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Two years in a row, we don't move up in the lottery </span><img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Draft Day Trade</span></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>

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<span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#8B0000;">Miami gets:</span></span></p><p>

#7 pick in the 2009 NBA draft</p><p>

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<span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#4169E1;">Dallas gets:</span></span></p><p>

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<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Disappointed to have to give up Peja, but thrilled that I was able to get a higher pick without trading away my 10th pick </span></span><img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:24px;"><em><strong><span style="color:#8B0000;">Miami drafts...</span></strong></em></span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:18px;">Pick #7</span></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:18px;">Pick #10</span></p><p> </p><p>

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DeMar was on the board at #7, but I didn't think that I would need him as a scorer behind Wade and Rose. I needed a defensive presence, and because I didn't think I would get him at #10, Ibaka was a great pick for me. He will be able to play both big positions and with KG as his mentor, the 19 year old will be very successful in the NBA.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Wes Matthews will be an impact player off of the bench, growing into a great 3nD guy for me. He will be able to guard the best opposing player while being able to play with Rose and Wade both on the floor. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<img alt="83369bcea86e220c4d0dbae2026cc66c.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/83369bcea86e220c4d0dbae2026cc66c.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="daulten6" data-cite="daulten6" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43692" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Very exciting free agency unfolded, lots of movement, including a super team being formed. Will make an update tomorrow</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Very excited about this, can't wait to see who the super team is!!</p>
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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>2009 Free Agency</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

</span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><span style="font-size:18px;"><em><span style="color:#8B0000;"><strong>Welcome to Miami...</strong></span></em></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<img alt="e36f425005fba4eeecb837a6d2ee8f69.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/e36f425005fba4eeecb837a6d2ee8f69.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<img alt="8c2238bab731571e9bafaf999509752e.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/8c2238bab731571e9bafaf999509752e.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<img alt="94aa48442c746634c48eedb0b8e9fe54.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/94aa48442c746634c48eedb0b8e9fe54.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

<em>(signed using MLE)</em></p><p><em>

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<em>(signed using MLE)</em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:18px;"><em><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><span style="color:#8B0000;"><strong>Re-signings</strong></span></span></em></span></p><p> </p><p>

<img alt="3c0611550e389574912414941208c7bc.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/3c0611550e389574912414941208c7bc.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Really like the improvements that we were able to make during this offseason- We made a trade that allowed us to have two great young prospects in the top 10 of the draft without sacrificing too much and then we continued our successes by signing three starter quality players in free agency. My plan is to have Miles start at the 3 next to Wade and have Iverson be our 6th man off the bench. He will thrive in this role and both players are on great contracts. Hopefully, I can convince Miles to stay after this year.</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-family:Impact;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Notable Movements:</strong></span></span></p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Chris Paul leaves 60 win Hornets to join up with Carmelo Anthony in Denver.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

</span></span><img alt="09e60e8a7595ba23756c4a052133b2d1.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/09e60e8a7595ba23756c4a052133b2d1.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

Deron Williams signs with New Jersey</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

</span></span><img alt="8d2bfd6dfe5344bd3de3453490349098.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/8d2bfd6dfe5344bd3de3453490349098.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#8B0000;">2008-2009 Miami Heat opening night roster:</span></span></strong></span></p><p>

<span>http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/6/214/thumbs/93lzfcfcnq125eh7etyxpuhfp.gif</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:18px;">Centers:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="b4ee6627c9f55f20d87ae5682b21dbe0.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/b4ee6627c9f55f20d87ae5682b21dbe0.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="5bf6ecc32e34d3b83e80781aa9321c94.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/5bf6ecc32e34d3b83e80781aa9321c94.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

Power Forwards:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="76e077148384368df4e7c6cc5dcca123.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/76e077148384368df4e7c6cc5dcca123.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="7163f1928e9c84484c2edcaa8e9101cc.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/7163f1928e9c84484c2edcaa8e9101cc.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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</span><img alt="f3853514c49677ca8fc21b582422eeb5.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/f3853514c49677ca8fc21b582422eeb5.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

Small Forwards:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="05f1b7ec3f6b3f8af60e5a9d0c87e94b.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/05f1b7ec3f6b3f8af60e5a9d0c87e94b.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="ce1abe11a17345461d3ce7cc0b7527fa.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/ce1abe11a17345461d3ce7cc0b7527fa.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="b299ceee019d4f794f59c72b7bd7dcb6.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/b299ceee019d4f794f59c72b7bd7dcb6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

Shooting Guards</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="9465e0b588cc2dd57eaecef60cb28350.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/9465e0b588cc2dd57eaecef60cb28350.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="4247eb4ccd3408821b6ae4f73c03f7ec.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/4247eb4ccd3408821b6ae4f73c03f7ec.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="ef4eb709e64633ef35c88ab3b75377c1.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/ef4eb709e64633ef35c88ab3b75377c1.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

Point Guards:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="0626b1692c370a66480f087f43a2568c.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/0626b1692c370a66480f087f43a2568c.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="c2fff03b93d06a03eab8496cc5cb51c1.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/c2fff03b93d06a03eab8496cc5cb51c1.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

</span><img alt="29680ee5385d062e11f0a924fa6a12c5.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/29680ee5385d062e11f0a924fa6a12c5.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong><em>At the All Star Break....</em></strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p>

<img alt="5e1cf3b22111e0fe70870f656bb362c5.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/5e1cf3b22111e0fe70870f656bb362c5.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

<img alt="a1f4ee4fa426ad352a020ccf56aa23d9.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/a1f4ee4fa426ad352a020ccf56aa23d9.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

<img alt="b76924f69fd4dced391cf84458f0f183.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/b76924f69fd4dced391cf84458f0f183.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<img alt="46a027871777ea8b52effa5ef9f8081a.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/46a027871777ea8b52effa5ef9f8081a.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Rookies:</strong></span></p><p>

<img alt="2a234b5c21e0b583f75b6046417874aa.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/2a234b5c21e0b583f75b6046417874aa.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">End of 2007-2008 Regular Season</span></strong></span></span></p><p>

<img alt="06b54f868a66e66961a0ae5e48f33adb.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/06b54f868a66e66961a0ae5e48f33adb.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

<img alt="01737f6e9088798beb171ca2c4e0a52b.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/01737f6e9088798beb171ca2c4e0a52b.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<img alt="64079d395d7906be192d047909fa0c0b.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/64079d395d7906be192d047909fa0c0b.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;">Impressive seasons by both of our rookies and improved play off the bench, along with continued excellence by our star Dwyane Wade, allowed the Miami Heat to squeeze into the 8th seed of the Eastern Conference. With Washington right at our heels, every win was crucial as the team continued their push towards the playoffs; another 9th seed season was not what the fans wanted at all, and the team delivered, coming out of the all star break as a much better team. </span></p><p>

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="tg01" data-cite="tg01" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43692" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wow to Chris Bosh!!! When you were speaking about a super team being formed was it New Jersey you meant???</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> CP3 joining up with Melo</p>
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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="c3e2dbcd383e48cc3a5f1ceecf0915bf.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/c3e2dbcd383e48cc3a5f1ceecf0915bf.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;">While the Heat made the playoffs for the first time in three years, it looked like it was going to be an early first round exit for the team as the 1st seed New Jersey Nets quickly ran out to a 3-1 lead, and control over the series. Taking it one game at a time, Dwyane Wade had several spectacular performances as the Heat managed to come back from what seemed to be a sure loss. In the second round, Heat fans continued to be hopeful, as Wade scored 44 points in game 1 in Atlanta, taking away home court advantage from the Hawks. With the Heat leading the series 2-1 heading back into Miami, game 4 was what ultimately decided the series- as the Heat lost by one point in OT, along with the chance to go up 3-1 on the eventual champions, the Atlanta Hawks. 24 year old Josh Smith continued his excellence in the next two rounds, as he was eventually named the finals MVP as the Hawks vanquished Kobe Bryant's Lakers in 5 games. </span></p></div><p></p><p></p>

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="daulten6" data-cite="daulten6" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43692" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>CP3 joining up with Melo</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I figured that's probably who you meant....but then you look at the standings and New Jersey was by far the more impressive team...right up until they faced Miami of course haha</p>
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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="tg01" data-cite="tg01" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43692" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I figured that's probably who you meant....but then you look at the standings and New Jersey was by far the more impressive team...right up until they faced Miami of course haha</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, I was really surprised at how the season turned out for Denver xD I was expecting them to be a top 5 contender at the very least and they didn't even break .500</p>
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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Player Option:</strong></span></span></p><p>

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<span style="font-size:14px;">Forward Kevin Garnett has opted </span><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>in</strong></span><span style="font-size:14px;"> to the final year of his contract with Miami. He will make $25 million.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="daulten6" data-cite="daulten6" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43692" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Player Option:</strong></span></span></p><p> <img alt="e9332b695130b13d4155ca079ea6b92c.png" data-src="https://i.gyazo.com/e9332b695130b13d4155ca079ea6b92c.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Forward Kevin Garnett has opted </span><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>in</strong></span><span style="font-size:14px;"> to the final year of his contract with Miami. He will make $25 million.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Maybe he'll have his best season??</p>
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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Projected Lottery Order:</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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</span><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Order:</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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Lmao how is San Antonio even a lottery team?</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:24px;"><em><strong><span style="color:#8B0000;">Miami drafts...</span></strong></em></span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:18px;">Pick #18</span></p><p> </p><p>

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With Favors being so young, he further adds to our depth and will be able to share the floor with our other young big, Ibaka. He is pretty raw and it could take several years before he becomes a several starter, but I like his potential.</p><p>

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