The Heat have officially blown it.

[vslice02]

Yes, and that too is great coaching: getting great assistants and letting them do their stuff.

Anyone know what Ty was responsible for with the Jazz?

Ty worked more closely with the big men, but Utah never designated one assistant coach for offense or defense. They all could provide input in both areas, and the 2nd and 3rd assistants were responsible for the final scouting reports of opponents.

 

[DutchJazzer]

I don't fault Cuban for taking advantage of the system.

But it doesn't make it right and it certainly doesn't mean the Mavs are a shining example of what the culture should be like in the NBA.

Sports shouldn't be an arms race. It shouldn't be about which franchise can outspend the next on a consistent basis. Because once we get into that type of war, those franchises without the capabilities to spend extravagantly over a prolonged period lose.

Would I love for Miller to be like Cuban and spend money like he's printing it in his momma's basement? Sure - but he can't do that. Miller isn't a billionaire. I doubt he can feasibly spend that much money and successfully run a franchise like the Jazz.

Now don't take that as an endorsement of Miller - it's not, of course. I think he could show more commitment to success and a great deal more passion. But he, like his father, is still limited to a point. Cuban really isn't.

Dallas was able to win because they spent a ****-load of money to keep its bench and role players. If that's the only way to win in the NBA, I'm afraid most the Association can't keep up with that.

eg jazz should have kept mathews. but they lowballed mathews. and let him go on the openmarket
just like millspa they let antoher team decide the price. just mismanagment. shouldnt have spend a ******** of money

 

[DutchJazzer]

also class act of pat riley walking to the mavs locker room and congratulate them

 

[zman1527]

also class act of pat riley walking to the mavs locker room and congratulate them

It was also surprisingly classy for Cuban to bring the old owner up to get the trophy and largely butt out of the proceedings.

 

[silesian]

Pistons

Probably the first time since the '94 Rockets and '90 Pistons a team won the title with 1 superstar surrounded by a bunch of role players.

Very interesting point, thanks for sharing....

Once could argue that Joe Dumars is in the "superstar" status...... just as much as Pippen was to Jordan. Would not call him a role player, he excelled on both ends of the floor. Elected to the Hall of Fame (2006); NBA Finals MVP (1989); NBA All-Rookie Team (1986); six-time NBA All-Star; All-NBA Second Team (1993); All-NBA Third Team (1990, '91); All-Defensive First Team (1989, 1990, '92, '93); All-Defensive Second Team (1991).

Dennis Rodman was a rebounding/ defensive specialist, but one could argue also a superstar with no offensive game. Elected to hall of fame in 2011, Led the NBA in rebounding for 7 consecutive seasons, NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1989-90 and 1990-91, NBA All-Defensive First Team seven times (1988-89 to 1992-93, 1994-95, 1995-96) and to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1993-94, All-NBA Third Team in 1991-92 and 1994-95, 2 time All-Star Game.

There are quite a few superstars who are role players. Nowistski is a mediocre rebounder, defender and passer, but unstoppable with his hands on the ball. Stockton's role was an assist machine and did not focus on scoring.

Just some food for thought.....

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The Jazz had never won a title. The Heat just won one 5 years ago. Big difference, no sympathy from me.

Probably the first time since the '94 Rockets and '90 Pistons a team won the title with 1 superstar surrounded by a bunch of role players.

Spurs with Duncan?

 

[Stifle Tower]

Miami is easy to root against, but I rooted for the Mavs because of the way they play. You need stars, but teams win, and that's why the Mavs are the best team on Earth right now.

Hate Cuban, but I'm a HUGE fan of Dirk, What's not to like about the guy? and it's good to see some of his supporting cast get rings. Agree with Numberica - the Mavs' win was good for the league.

 

[Shad]

Heat 2012 Champions.

 

[vslice02]

Spurs with Duncan?

For their 2nd, 3rd and 4th titles they had Parker (Finals MVP in 2007) and Ginobili - I think of both as more than just "role players" and in 98-99 they had David Robinson when he was still one of the top centers in the league.

 

[YB85]

 

[carolinajazz]

Heat 2012 Champions.

...ain't gonna be no 2012 champion. LOCKOUT 2012 will last a whole calendar year!

 

[Hitman]

As may be expected from my signature, I am extremely pleased with the result and basketball was the real winner.

To me, the result proves you don't win with superstars, you win with depth. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.