Miami Smoldering
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2023 2:10 pm
Have to say:
This shit is hard to predict!
I used to watch some of what Greeple was involved in back in the day and think it made sense in a very linear way. Simple approach would net talent and develop a champion. But it's a gang of nuance that has huge impact.
I did absolutely intend to head for tax jail in order to make a run at what I thought would be title contention. I realized at least 2 seasons ago that I would fall short of that, and I tried to dump contracts. And I guess I might be a dick of a trade dealer, cause I couldn't dump some pretty productive players to save my life. Shit was like a runaway train headed straight for solitary confinement.
So here I am knee deep in taxes without a pot to piss in.
But Wait... There's more.
Considering my horrible display in the playoffs, I think I may be much happier with the way this season goes than last. I mean, the expectations are obviously lowered significantly, but I faired decently in free agency. I landed just enough old support to help a few guys who might have a thing or 2 to say between the lines.
Most might be shocked to hear this, but we're aiming for a winning season. And we want the playoffs. And we aren't afraid to scrap those plans in a heartbeat if the right offer comes in for Northrup.
So again, what looks like a simple straightforward plan, can twist and turn at any moment. The flames ain't out in Miami though.
Starting Lineup:
C: John Reyna
PF: James Northrup
SF: Emoni Bates
SG: Gerald Dixson
PG: Hassan Hodges
This shit is hard to predict!
I used to watch some of what Greeple was involved in back in the day and think it made sense in a very linear way. Simple approach would net talent and develop a champion. But it's a gang of nuance that has huge impact.
I did absolutely intend to head for tax jail in order to make a run at what I thought would be title contention. I realized at least 2 seasons ago that I would fall short of that, and I tried to dump contracts. And I guess I might be a dick of a trade dealer, cause I couldn't dump some pretty productive players to save my life. Shit was like a runaway train headed straight for solitary confinement.
So here I am knee deep in taxes without a pot to piss in.
But Wait... There's more.
Considering my horrible display in the playoffs, I think I may be much happier with the way this season goes than last. I mean, the expectations are obviously lowered significantly, but I faired decently in free agency. I landed just enough old support to help a few guys who might have a thing or 2 to say between the lines.
Most might be shocked to hear this, but we're aiming for a winning season. And we want the playoffs. And we aren't afraid to scrap those plans in a heartbeat if the right offer comes in for Northrup.
So again, what looks like a simple straightforward plan, can twist and turn at any moment. The flames ain't out in Miami though.
Starting Lineup:
C: John Reyna
PF: James Northrup
SF: Emoni Bates
SG: Gerald Dixson
PG: Hassan Hodges