moeroadkill Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 David Falk has confirmed that Mike Bibby will sign with the Heat when he becomes a free agent after clearing waivers. Bibby gave up his entire 11-12 salary to agree to a buyout with the Wizards. Miami waived Carlos Arroyo on Tuesday to create a roster spot for Bibby. Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/211669/Falk_Confirms_Bibby_Will_Sign_With_Heat#ixzz1FPTZNaaZ i thought it was a obvious signing do heat change the lineup again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 While I do like the signing for the Heat(let's be honest, Arroyo is worthless), we're getting to the home stretch. They really need to find a solid rotation and stick to it. Bibby will probably gel very fast though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Whenever a team like the Heat adds a spot up shooter to the roster, it's a good move. Well done, although from the Heat perspective, I'd prefer Troy Murphy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Nice pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N/A Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 While I do like the signing for the Heat(let's be honest, Arroyo is worthless), we're getting to the home stretch. They really need to find a solid rotation and stick to it. Bibby will probably gel very fast though. All he has to do is spot up and shoot in that offense. You rarely ever saw Chalmers or Arroyo run plays in that offense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abro Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I really like this pickup for the Heat, he can handle the ball effectively (way better ball handler than Chalmers) and is lights out from the three point line. I would have loved to get Troy Murphy as well, but at least we got one of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I have high hopes that Mike Bibby will become the floor general the Heat have strongly needed all season, particularly late in games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted March 4, 2011 Owner Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I have high hopes that Mike Bibby will become the floor general the Heat have strongly needed all season, particularly late in games.I really, really doubt that it happens. Not even Riley would be able to get that to happen. LeBron will have the ball in his hands, and Bibby will be playing off it. Bron isn't going to come off screens and take jumpers, or cut to the rim and look to Bibby to make his plays. That's far out of character. Wade would defer well before LeBron does. Last season, I saw Chalmers in that position a few times, and he's not even that great running an offense. How many times did we see Mo Williams with the ball, making plays for LeBron? I'm not even sure if he did that 5+ times in any game of his career as James' teammate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) I really, really doubt that it happens. Not even Riley would be able to get that to happen. LeBron will have the ball in his hands, and Bibby will be playing off it. Bron isn't going to come off screens and take jumpers, or cut to the rim and look to Bibby to make his plays. That's far out of character. Wade would defer well before LeBron does. Last season, I saw Chalmers in that position a few times, and he's not even that great running an offense. How many times did we see Mo Williams with the ball, making plays for LeBron? I'm not even sure if he did that 5+ times in any game of his career as James' teammate. And how many championships did Cleveland win? Though LeBron and Wade may have better ball handling abilities than the vast majority of wing players in the league, neither have the offensive mentality of a true point guard. Whenever LeBron or Wade take up the ball, it's either a pick and role, an isolation, or some sort of freelance offense. They hardly ever run a set offense, which is the reason Arroyo started for a good portion of the season. Recently Chalmers has been given that role to be a floor general (to some degree), and the Heat did a particularly well running and sticking to a set offense last game against the Magic in the first half, as they built their 24 point lead. It was in the second half when LeBron and Wade felt the pressure from Orlando creeping in on the Heat's lead, and they felt the need to "do their thing" and match their opponent's scoring by themselves. At times it may work since they are such damn good players, but against good defenses that know how to take away the sweet spots from the superstar, you are rolling the dice playing isolation basketball. Against the well-coached Magic team with their DPOY in the paint, the Heat suffered major droughts, and the Magic were able to shoot their way into a victory. Chalmers does not have the experience, toughness, the basketball IQ, and also has zero influence over the "Big Three" to get them to settle down and get in the right places in key moments of the game. This is a very important "intangible" in basketball, and possibly the reason a guy like Derek Fisher still starts for the Lakers despite lacking in some ability. It's also a key part of the reason the Knicks beat the Heat last weekend, because Chauncey excels at this leadership stuff. This is something I hope Bibby is capable of, though I don't know him well enough to know for sure. At least I know he will bring shooting, a decrease in team turnover ratio, and an underrated screen-setting ability. I hope he starts soon enough. Edited March 4, 2011 by Poe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Swish* Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I think it's a very good signing for the Heat! Since LeBron and Wade are double teamed, he will get the open shots most of the time just like Arroyo. He will just need to hit these threes.. not a problem for him in my point of view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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