With the NBA world reaching the quiet part of the offseason, the Miami Heat have recently been trending for non-transactional purposes.
According to the NY Post, millions of dollars worth of Heat memorabilia was reportedly stolen from the franchise. These lucrative items, including game-worn merchandise, were sold within both the regular and black market. This scheme is being labeled as “one of the biggest sports heists ever.”
A federal investigation is now underway, as there have been speculated suspicions of an “inside job involving a Miami officer and an NBA-linked individual.” The stolen memorabilia most notably includes game-worn NBA Finals jerseys, among other authenticated collectibles.
The gear was taken from the Heat’s vaults— potentially located somewhere inside the Kaseya Center.
This operation is one that has allegedly flown under the radar for quite some time, to make matters worse. It was reported that the heist had been in effect for at least 18 months.
The full article, originally published by the NY post breaking the news, can be found here.
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Haven’t watched much baseball, but put on the Marlins-Yankees game and, holy cow, quite the game!
I know, and the blog Fish Stripes folded, and the blog that replaced it, Fish on First, requires you to join it and be a subscriber to post. So there is no place to talk Marlins baseball and the Fish are building a club that is just starting to get really exciting. Their GM is looking more and more like a wunderkind type, and he does it on a shoestring budget. And now, because Miami never was a small market but is a bit of a front runner town, the crowds are starting to come as everyone is sensing that something good is finally happening.
That was as great a game as any in any sport that you will ever see.
They are not that far from making the playoffs if the miracle run continues.
Who fell asleep on this one? Heat org definitely having some issues lately. Anyone heard of security cameras?
A jersey from Florida apparently is flying here after I made a deposit…could it be???
I’ve got an alibi: I’m in Alaska.
I learned from Agatha Christie, that the least obvious is always a murderer. So, please, a pair of stinky socks for me.
Nick Richards for Haywood?
Yes. But I don’t think Phoenix would do it. 7′ tall, 9.3 ppg and 8.2 rpg in 22 minutes for $5M doesn’t grow on trees. Maybe for Jaquez and Larsson, but not worth it for expiring contract.
Would you give up Jaime? I think I leave Larsson but maybe the off-season is playing smoke and mirrors and I am forgetting how good Jacquez is. Right now I think he sucks and I partially blame all the heat fan discussion I dunno what to believe
Like Rozier, Jaquez had a down year. I think both are quite a bit better than what they showed.
If they don’t show considerable improvement during training camp and the first 2 months of the season, players like Rozier, Jaquez and Johnson may not make it past the trade deadline.
I think the difference is that Jaquez is still early in his career. It’s normal for players to regress a bit in their second or third year as the talents that got them to the NBA become scouted and they need to learn how to add to their arsenal. Not every NBA player gets past this wall, but most will hit it at some point.
Rozier feels like he’s just checked out. I could be wrong, and he *could* have a bounceback season, but that’s not the expected outcome from a player who was once easily starter-quality, and now barely looks playable.
It’s the 80/20 rule for me. There’s an 80% chance that Jaime is a better player next year than last year, and there’s an 80% chance that Rozier is basically done as far as the NBA is concerned. Keep in mind that 20% is still a lot, but it’s not high enough that I’d bet on it.
Good observations. It’s like a baseball hitter starting out well until their weaknesses get exposed. Some of them, thru sheer talent and effort, figure out how to improve. JJJ has some strengths and some areas he can improve upon. He’s definitely got a chance.
The 80/20 rule, clever. I think you’re close to right on both Jaime and Rozier. What about Jovic? To him I apply another rule, historic body types and previous success rule. Jovic has that issue going against him as he is built too gawky according to historic trends. One guy, Castleton, just got released. He is even taller but probably wasn’t powerful enough to make it. That rule implies Jovic needs to bulk up to succeed. And apparently he has. He still has that height and those quicker than expected feet. I give him a 60/40 shot at improving enough to make it. Jamie’s chances are better because his body type is more conducive to the power forward role, even though he has less height. But, Jaime wishes he had Nico’s three point shot. That’s one of the areas Jaime has to get better at.
I would compare Jovic with Avdija, which needs to change team, bulk up and figure things out. It took him 5 years.
Similar player, long, fast, better finisher, but less of a ballhander and shooter then Jovic.
I would be satisfied with Jovic averaging 12-15 ppg, 5-6 apg, and 5-6 rbp and playing 30 mpg in offense, which I believe is close too.
Real test will be defense.
Good analysis of the two players. Finishing is one of the biggest factors. But, Jovic does appear to be similar in overall positive abilities, and if he could evolve into an Avdija career, that would be pretty damn good.
The NBA is an evolving league. If you can make your body type work, then it works. Roy Hibbert went from a top-5 center to out of the league in, like, 3 years just because of how play evolved. A guy who was basically the cornerstone of our team for the last five years and just got a 3-year, $50 million contract with Detroit, would never have even gotten scouted in a pre-Curry NBA.
I think attitude is more important than body type. Hassan had an immaculate center’s body, but he was unwilling to learn how to do the job of a center. Ben Simmons, even if he’d never improved his shooting, could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t let negativity get to him.
The right attitude in an imperfect body will find a way to contribute meaningfully. A fourth-overall draft pick who chooses to eat gummies on an airplane will find a way out of the league before his 30th birthday.
Well articulated, well written. Ben Simmons does have everything but the mindset.
There is a small step from all star to oblivion. Players like Thomas, Kemba, Cousins, Simmons are good examples.
Simmons could have been a very good defensive and rebounding PF or C, however, he wanted to be a PG instead. Can’t play PG in the NBA if you have no shot, just like Markelle Fultz.
Agreed. I wrote several years ago that he would make a solid point center with his rebounding, defense, and passing skills. I always felt they, or he, were trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. I still think he could be effective if he accepted that role.
Year 4 for Jovic and year 3 for Jaquez. Keep them as long as they are getting rookie pay. If they have not become rotation players before their rookie contracts expire, I would move on from them. Same with Larsson and Johnson.
Boys, who did this?
Some folks would try to pin it on either Quitter or Rozier.