ASK IRA: Is it Finals or bust for Erik Spoelstra? by: Ira Winderma
Q: Is it NBA Finals or bust for Eric Spoelstra? — Noc.
A: Yes. And if you think that’s too severe of a working condition just ask Mike Brown, who now has plenty of time to spend at his vacation place in Boca Raton. If LeBron just wanted regular-season or early-playoff success, he would have remained in Cleveland. James basically signed off on nothing short of the Finals, if not a championship. Spo likely either will be wearing another ring or be ringing up prospective employers in the offseason.
Q: Isn’t funny that Joe Johnson will get paid more next season than Wade, LeBron, Bosh, Amare, Pierce, Dirk or Boozer? – Cole.
A: Funny? I’m not sure that is how I would phrase it. For the Hawks, it is kind of sad, that that is what it took to keep a semi-star from bolting a proven, top-four team in the East.
Q: Following the All-Star break, if the Heat lacks something in the middle, would they consider Zo a possibility? He’s always in shape and if he can give 12 to 15 minutes a night, he’d be extremely valuable for his team defense and ability to alter/block shots. — Brian.
A: But Zo also shredded his knee a couple of years back in Atlanta. His playing days are finished, especially with a roster that has four centers under contract. If Pat Riley even thought that was an option, he would have configured his roster in a different manner.
Q: Can the Heat sign Da’Sean Butler and put him on the injured list for the year without counting against the 15-player limit? — Lu.
A: No, there is no “injured list” in the NBA. There is a 15-player limit, period, and that includes young players farmed out to the D-League. That’s what makes the Butler situation so difficult, especially with 13 players already under contract for next season.
Q: With the team not having many future draft picks, shouldn’t Varnado and Hasbrouck get spots 14 and 15, so they can develop by learning from NBA All-Stars? This makes sense, because they are cheap labor and won’t complain about being on the inactive list. — Ford.
A: But with the Heat in win-now mode, others see the need for a veteran defensive stopper and perhaps one more proven ballhandler, especially one who could knock down 3-point shots.
A: Yes. And if you think that’s too severe of a working condition just ask Mike Brown, who now has plenty of time to spend at his vacation place in Boca Raton. If LeBron just wanted regular-season or early-playoff success, he would have remained in Cleveland. James basically signed off on nothing short of the Finals, if not a championship. Spo likely either will be wearing another ring or be ringing up prospective employers in the offseason.
Q: Isn’t funny that Joe Johnson will get paid more next season than Wade, LeBron, Bosh, Amare, Pierce, Dirk or Boozer? – Cole.
A: Funny? I’m not sure that is how I would phrase it. For the Hawks, it is kind of sad, that that is what it took to keep a semi-star from bolting a proven, top-four team in the East.
Q: Following the All-Star break, if the Heat lacks something in the middle, would they consider Zo a possibility? He’s always in shape and if he can give 12 to 15 minutes a night, he’d be extremely valuable for his team defense and ability to alter/block shots. — Brian.
A: But Zo also shredded his knee a couple of years back in Atlanta. His playing days are finished, especially with a roster that has four centers under contract. If Pat Riley even thought that was an option, he would have configured his roster in a different manner.
Q: Can the Heat sign Da’Sean Butler and put him on the injured list for the year without counting against the 15-player limit? — Lu.
A: No, there is no “injured list” in the NBA. There is a 15-player limit, period, and that includes young players farmed out to the D-League. That’s what makes the Butler situation so difficult, especially with 13 players already under contract for next season.
Q: With the team not having many future draft picks, shouldn’t Varnado and Hasbrouck get spots 14 and 15, so they can develop by learning from NBA All-Stars? This makes sense, because they are cheap labor and won’t complain about being on the inactive list. — Ford.
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