TAG: Erik Spoelstra
By Aron Phillips
Golden State Warriors swingman Dorell Wright spent his first six seasons in Miami learning the ropes from All-Star Dwyane Wade. Going straight to the pros out of South Kent Prep (Conn.), the 6-9, 205-pounder had to go through some growing pains before he finally arrived, but he wouldn’t trade it for the world. We caught up with him the other day to chat about his time with the Heat, learning from and playing against Wade, and proper protocol when you visit your old city or your teammates visit yours. Read More »
Tags: Dorell Wright, Dwyane Wade, Erik Spoelstra, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Pat Riley, Stan Van Gundy
6 Comments » | Posted in Featured Gallery, NBA |
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Jan 18, 2012 / 12:00 am
By Dime Magazine
Miami’s pretty good when they put it together. The Spurs played perfectly through 24 minutes, and even got two ridiculous buzzer beaters from the same player, and yet it couldn’t stop them from getting completely stomped out on South Beach. After surrendering 63 first half points, the Heat responded with 71 of their own in the second half, LeBron and Bosh combined for 63 points and Miami ran away with the game, 120-98. Going into last night, the Spurs hadn’t won a road game all year. Miami had lost three in a row. One of the streaks had to end last night, and the Heat broke their visitor’s back. Read More »
Tags: Anthony Davis, Brandon Jennings, Chicago Bulls, Chris Bosh, Corey Brewer, Danny Green, denver nuggets, Detroit Pistons, dwight howard, Earl Watson, Erik Spoelstra, Greg Monroe, Houston Rockets, Jamaal Tinsley, Jameer Nelson, Jeff Van Gundy, lebron james, Matt Harpring, Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, phoenix suns, san antonio spurs, Stan Van Gundy, Steve Nash, University of Kentucky
101 Comments » | Posted in Smack |
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Jan 14, 2012 / 1:33 am
By Dime Magazine
What was that we said about the Heat being by far the best team in the league? They definitely aren’t playing like it. At least Denver is holding up their end of the bargain. The Nuggets played like legitimate Western Conference threats last night, their energy wearing down Miami in the second half of their win. Would there be any team more fun to play on than Denver? George Karl doesn’t just want to play fast. He wants quicker shots. He wants a faster pace. And he wants to run teams out of the gym. It also helps to have Ty Lawson too. Read More »
Tags: Byron Mullens, Charlotte Bobcats, Chris Bosh, Cleveland Cavaliers, denver nuggets, Deron Williams, Dwyane Wade, Erik Spoelstra, Jamaal Magloire, Jodie Meeks, Jonas Jerebko, kobe bryant, Kyrie Irving, lebron james, los angeles lakers, Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, Ty Lawson, Washington Wizards
36 Comments » | Posted in Smack |
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Jan 12, 2012 / 2:03 am
By Dime Magazine
You talkin’ about playoffs? The atmosphere in the Clippers overtime win over Miami felt like an NBA Finals game. Down the stretch, we can’t remember the last time we’d seen so many bodies hitting the deck. Miami really should’ve won it during regulation. But LeBron (23 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists) fouled Chauncey Billups on a three, as well as going half n’ half at the line two times in a row at the end of the game (Damn he looked uncomfortable at the end of the game). It stayed close all the way through the overtime until Mario Chalmers (18 points) missed a three. With the Heat down three, they couldn’t get a foul, DeAndre Jordan (six huge blocks) got a wide-open jam, Erik Spoelstra flipped out and got tossed and the Clippers had a 95-89 win … Read More »
Tags: Atlanta Hawks, boston celtics, Carl Landry, Chicago Bulls, chris paul, Dallas Mavericks, danny granger, DeAndre Jordan, demarcus cousins, dirk nowitzki, Erik Spoelstra, Hamed Haddadi, Iman Shumpert, Indiana Pacers, Jamal Crawford, Jameer Nelson, Jeff Foster, John Lucas, Lance Stephenson, leandro barbosa, lebron james, Los Angeles Clippers, Malik Rose, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Mike James, New York Knicks, paul pierce, Philadelphia 76ers, Rajon Rondo, Sacramento Kings, san antonio spurs, Steve Nash, Tony Allen, Tony Parker, Toronto Raptors
122 Comments » | Posted in Smack |
By Sean Sweeney
Is this the year for Miami’s redemption? The year LeBron turns it all around and rids himself of those evil demons? We may never know for sure. But at least in the video game world, 2011-12 is all about South Beach and LeBron James. Without the real NBA, I simulated a season to see what would happen. Of course, gamers know with stuff like this, there are always oddities (How did Antawn Jamison make an All-NBA Team? Or Dirk an All-Defensive Team?). But they seem to get the majority of stuff right. If we’re relying on NBA 2K12, then this year would’ve been all LeBron’s. Read More »
Tags: 2K12, antawn jamison, Blake Griffin, Chicago Bulls, Darren Collison, derrick rose, dirk nowitzki, dwight howard, Dwyane Wade, Erik Spoelstra, Greg Monroe, Jason Terry, josh smith, kobe bryant, lebron james, los angeles lakers, manu ginobili, Miami Heat, NBA 2K12, New York Knicks, Russell Westbrook, Thabo Sefolosha
11 Comments » | Posted in NBA, Video Games |
By Dylan Murphy
HOW TO SUBMIT: E-mail dimebag@dimemag.com with your question/story/idea and include your name and hometown.
A quick note before we get underway: The DimeBag is running low. Your questions/comments and stories, thus far, have supplied just enough sustenance to survive – for a baby gazelle. I’m almost two hundred pounds. Up the ante and send me your submissions. If you haven’t heard, our five-year-old sandbox fight has driven the NBPA to decertify and call in the adults. So while each side sits in timeout in opposite corners, you’ve only got me. So feed the engine before I go on strike, accuse Dime’s fearless leader, Aron Phillips, of unfair labor practices and undermine his credibility through juvenile media attacks and unverifiable truth-bending. Don’t push me, I SWEAR. Read More »
Tags: Anderson Varejao, Erik Spoelstra, Jackie MacMullan, joakim noah, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Miami Heat, Shaquille O'Neal, Spike Lee
2 Comments » | Posted in DimeBag |
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Jun 22, 2011 / 12:00 am
By Dime Magazine
Is there ever a June superstar celebrity who’s bigger than David Kahn? Seriously, ever since Minnesota brought him in before the 2009 NBA Draft, Kahn has become a one-man show. A human catch phrase around this time. And now this year, we get the ultimate treat: knowing Kahn and his assortment of basketball scientists will be dictating the entire draft from the second spot. The Wolves are the most active team in the field, looking to trade down, out, half the team. Apparently, they want a star for the second pick. Good luck with that. Read More »
Tags: David Kahn, dwight howard, Erik Spoelstra, Greg Oden, Isaiah Thomas, josh smith, Kyle Singler, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Pat Riley, Raymond Felton, Ricky Rubio, Sacramento Kings, Steve Nash, Xavier Silas
41 Comments » | Posted in Smack |
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Jun 16, 2011 / 12:29 am
By Dime Magazine
We want to know what he was drinking. Was it Johnny? Maybe Jack. Maybe a little Hennessy. Whatever it was, it looks like it did the trick, as DeShawn Stevenson was arrested and charged with public intoxication Tuesday night in Texas. First off, you can assume that after winning the championship, the whole crewis still partying. What would you do if you just worked for a whole year towards a goal, achieved it, and then had nothing to do for the next four months (and you’re filthy rich to boot)? Read More »
Tags: Antoine Wright, Dallas Mavericks, demarcus cousins, DeShawn Stevenson, Erik Spoelstra, Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Rick Carlisle, Ricky Rubio, Sacramento Kings
18 Comments » | Posted in Smack |
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Jun 13, 2011 / 11:30 am
By Dylan Murphy
The Mavs may be the big winners and the Heat the big losers, but it’s the little things that count. For the last time of the 2011-12 season, here are your Game 6 winners and losers. Read More »
Tags: Brian Cardinal, Chris Bosh, David Stern, DeShawn Stevenson, Dwyane Wade, Eddie House, Erik Spoelstra, Ian Mahinmi, J.J. Barea, James Jones, Jason Terry, lebron james, Mario Chalmers, Mark Jackson, Mike Bibby, Peja Stojakovic, Rick Carlisle, shawn marion, Tyson Chandler, Udonis Haslem
6 Comments » | Posted in NBA |
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Jun 8, 2011 / 11:00 am
By Dylan Murphy
So apparently we have a series. When LeBron James cites an elbow injury today, don’t be surprised. And when Dirk eventually contracts pneumonia, expect him to score 40. Obviously LeBron was last night’s biggest loser and Dirk it’s biggest winner, but there are some other people of note who deserve some recognition. Read More »
Tags: Brian Cardinal, dirk nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, Erik Spoelstra, J.J. Barea, Jason Terry, lebron james, Mario Chalmers, Mark Jackson, Peja Stojakovic, shawn marion, Steve Nash, Tyson Chandler
2 Comments » | Posted in NBA |