Sound Off: Why Does America Hate the Heat?

[BringTheHeat]

Quote: Originally Posted by TripleCrown9

I've been on the site 2 years longer than you, but yeah this is actually my first day. I'm glad someone noticed. I'm not saying he isn't. What I'm saying is someone said Heat fans are quick to call people trolls, and lo and behold, it happened.

He is a troll though, but whatever. Obviously you don't frequent this board.

[TripleCrown9]

Quote: Originally Posted by BringTheHeat

He is a troll though, but whatever. Obviously you don't frequent this board.

You're right. I avoid the NBA forum 95% of the time.

[FSUNoles2009]

Wow, quite possibly one of the most interesting threads I've read on OS. My thoughts have been mentioned in earlier parts of the thread.

One:

Quote: Originally Posted by cooknj

I think people dislike the way the Heat were built. Three star players colluded with each other to form a super team that's now been to the NBA Finals for four straight years. It doesn't feel organic or fair.

Two:

Quote: Originally Posted by DiscountCleric

If LeBron had convinced Wade & Bosh to come to Cleveland, or if Bosh had convinced Wade & LeBron to go to Toronto, the hate wouldn't be there. But they all went to the warm weather, to the party scene, to the city who made the playoffs 60+% of the time & was five years removed from winning a championship.

I saw references to the Bulls of the 90s and Kobe. Yeah, I feel the same with Kobe too; arrogant prick - extremely cocky. I cannot wait until he's gone.

Essentially, as I've heard prior, it's due to competition and it's bad for competition and fans that have continually followed their team for years and years and decades. (Think of Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers -- until recently, Washington Wizards whom have watched their teams continually lose.... over and over again.) Then, we have this purchased team and takes any interest out.

As a long time Magic fan, the NBA is getting to the point where small markets need to pack up and leave. It's starting to get pointless to even care. That's why I'm so happy that OKC has been as successful as they have been since the inception of the team. Still sucks to Seattle fans -- they desperately need a team again.

[Sgt_Carnage]

Quote: Originally Posted by TripleCrown9

Somebody's sarcasm meter is broken.

whatever you say there,sport.

[ThreeKing]

Not trolling. Stating how I feel about the situation. The topic at hand was why they're so hated and to sound off. I stated my reasons.

Somehow, some people brought up MJ and the Bulls. But I guess that's not trolling.

Whatever, it's all good.

[darknmild]

I've hated the Miami Heat and the NBA since the 2006 Finals. When they both the Heat and the NBA front office beat my beloved Mavs in 6 games because of the atrocious officiating in that series.

[The 24th Letter]

Sounds like guys are watching the NBA to determine the best babysitting candidate instead of basketball....

[Cavsfan4life]

That parade they had after signing is what made me dislike the Heat. How they got together was an issue as well, and taking paycuts to make it happen. LBJ was a big reason as well, first game 5, and then the decision. Game 5, he checked out, was not involved at all during the game. The Decision was poorly done, it did raise money for charity, but Im sure there are more ways to be charitable.