This is true. His short wing span sets him apart from the average NBA player. This quirk has become the bane of his existence. Tyler often finds himself grappling with everyday challenges. Things fall behind his locker in the Heat's dressing room, and poor Tyler reaches out desperately, only to watch them slip further away. To his dismay, he realized his shorter wingspan hinders him from retrieving his fallen treasures. The struggle reached a whole new level when it came to the art of unclasping a woman's bra. Tyler, bless his heart, finds himself fumbling with the intricacies of those tiny hooks. His shorter wingspan makes him a well-intentioned but utterly inefficient unhooker of bras. It has become a running joke among his teammates, and they lovingly tease him, but it has destroyed his self confidence.
I wasn't planning on getting into that because the Heat janitorial staff lives by a pretty tight culture code (e.g., weight check-ins, no discussion with outside press, very serious prep of Pat Riley's bedet, but there are a few tidbits I can drop. The first incident occurred when Tyler volunteered to help clean up after a particularly messy post-game celebration. Armed with a mop, he quickly realized that his limited wingspan made it nearly impossible to reach those stubborn stains in the corners. While his effort was commendable, the janitor couldn't help but chuckle as Tyler's mop barely made a dent in the mess. Tyler eventually got frustrated and yelled "fuck all you little turds, I'm gonna go kick it with some IG models." In response, one of the janitorial staff told him "Good luck unlocking their bras big man." Jimmy Butler loved that shit. The second incident took place during a charity event where the Heat players were tasked with tidying up the community center. Tyler, ever eager to lend a hand, picked up a broom and attempted to sweep the floor. However, his short wingspan proved to be a significant hindrance as he struggled to cover a decent amount of ground. The other players couldn't help but tease him, comparing his sweeping technique to that of a T-Rex trying to dust off a bookshelf.
I think "cooperate" is the wrong word here. I still believe that the Heat are the most likely team for a Dame trade, and despite the likely tampering from the Heat, I think the Blazers are willing to send him there... if their package is both 1) reasonably worthy of a superstar like Dame; and 2) the best package available. I'd be very disappointed if the Blazers were to "acquiesce" to Dame's demand. It really all depends on what the Heat can find for Herro. If this drags out for awhile, that indicates to me that the Heat can't find a taker willing to give worthwhile assets.
I read the "cooperate" message as, "We're not going to help you to find a deal. You do the legwork and come back to us with your offer."
Riley has to find a way to make this work. The Heat getting to the finals this year was a fluke based on Butler getting crazy hot while other teams had injuries/melt downs to major stars. With little capital to work with, the Heat have no other moves that could net them a guy with Dame's abilities. This means Riley's combing the league looking for other teams that will take Herro's bloated contract and give the Blazers some better first round picks and ending contracts.
yeah, that's why I've supported Dame on the roster and trying to add players like Bridges, Siakam, Brown, Zion, DDR, Capela, and previously guys like PG13 and Butler. All those guys are on minimum deals but I don't like seeing Portland paying 25-35M/year for guys like Ant, Herro...SG's who are defensive screen doors don't impress me, especially when they can't play wing like Ant and, if the Blazers are trading Dame I'd like Portland to have lots of cap-space and future draft capital so they could leverage themselves into a lot of trade discussions while also landing high lottery odds by being a bottom feeder. So again, contracts for players like Ant/Herro are negatives in my view. They aren't core players and I think teams need to assemble a viable core before spending 17-20% of the cap on any role player, unless that role player is great at defense and highly versatile. That's the opposite of Ant/Herro
He certainly doesn't help the defense. Ant grades out as the worst defensive player on the team using DRtg and the worst playing significant minutes using DBPM.
You'd just trade the guys who weren't elite for other prospects, or picks or package them with other assets to get a veteran that fit. Young talent stockpiling is exactly what we should be doing. Sure spread them out over different years if possible, but you have Shae and Jovic and then the crop of Scoot, Clowney and Whitehead. I'm not super worried about Rupert and Murray, but if all these guys explode and need contracts, we take the cream of the crop and trade the rest with rights attached. No harm there. Also 2023 is semi-legendary in terms of depth already. Better to fish where there are plenty of lunkers than in weak drafts.
It is unlikely we get the haul that people are hoping for. With that said, we also can't get raked over the coals. We need at least 3 first rounders (probably more) and we don't care if some come from the Nets (as and example). MIA is apparently resisting even putting Caleb Martin in the deal. That shit is posturing and eventually he will be in it if we want him.
ok...but what I was saying if it was a choice between Clowney and Phoenix's 2027 pick, I'd be more inclined to take the pick unless I was convinced Clowney was something special. That picks spaces out the influx of assets. My view is that Brookln would not trade both Clowney and that pick, only one
Keep in mind we can only take on a certain number of players without trading others. I wonder if Martin would play well for anyone else but Miami. He seems to fit their style well. Not sure I care if he is included.
I believe with everything that we will not ship him to Miami. I think it's gonna be Boston. National Media is putting it out. Philly a dark horse
