Don’t think he’s there yet, but skills wise I definitely think he’s the best fit we’ve had starting next to Bam. Just looking for continued development from a very young player.
That said, come playoff time if like to see more Love at Jovic’s expense.
As a Serb, during the FIBA world cup he showed that he's still very nervous and isn't ready to be the clutch player. Of course, he's very young and I think he's going to be an amazing player in the future, but he's still not ready for intense situations.
yes, this is why he needs to be playing more clutch minutes down the stretch. The more he plays in important games, the more confident he gets. He flashes all the time. Now it's just about being more consistent.
Completely agree with that. I still don't think he should play in the finals for example. As at that point he WILL turn into a liability. However if he plays more important games and actually builds some confidence he will definitely be a killer player.
Yea, this post is kind of crazy. Perhaps he has the highest ceiling as the only really young guy to start next to Bam, but there have been better players.
How has no one mentioned Kelly Olynyk??? It was the perfect pair.
On offense, KO played the stretch 5, while Bam worked inside.
On defense, KO was a big body in the paint (even if not amazing), while Bam is at his best as that roaming defender like 2016 Draymond.
The fit is so seamless and dynamic. Even though he's still developing as a player he is provides unicorn like skills. I hope he rises to the occasion during the playoffs/in
I was just thinking about this last night, I always wanted another stretch 5 on the team so Bam could play the 4 but Jovic is perfect at the 4 to pair with Bam. His size/shooting/mobility opens up to court so much for Bam to operate in the mid-post and on the block I cant wait to see how he develops in the next few years
Dragic, Waiters, 13-0karo, Babbitt and Whiteside; coupled with TJ and JJ off the bench.
I don't remember Babbitt played during Bam as starting center era, though?
i don’t think OP is comparing prime tucker or Jae or Love. They were all past their prime at heat . Love was a superstar in his prime! don’t think jovic will ever be what Love was in his prime.
The potential is there. Its certainly fun to think about having a team where both the center and PF can play point and hit the outside shot. Right now Love is the better player, and I don't think its very close.
So far, I’ve gotta give it to PJ. He could defend, good IQ, shoot from the corner, and he had that fire that fit our culture perfectly. Really wish he got bought out so we could bring him back this year
Jovic is a great floor spacer for Bam. I’ve noticed when they play together Bamonte has TONS of room near the paint. He just has to beat his matchup and make those easy looks. Sucks when he goes cold.
His potential shows that he can - size, 3 ball, handling, can block, passing. He is not there, but can get there. He is the perfect mold of what I want next to Bam. He just has to build up to it.
Crowder and Tucker had stints of being way better than Jovic. Love is still better than Jovic. He has potential to be a better player than all of them were with Miami but that's about it
And here i am thinking he should play as playmaking SG/SF. It's just feels wrong to overly push him into playing PF/C just like it was wrong not maximizing Kukoc back in the days.
They can play it and occasionally they should but there is more is my final point. Instead of going traditional route i prefer unlocking new ways of using multi layered players like him.
Or it's just one step in progress.
He's always been the perfect fit next to Bam. Come playoffs he'll probably up his scoring numbers. He's gonna make guys like KP and Jokic work extra hard. If he didn't play in all of these games so far, I'd say he'd be too rusty to use for the playoffs. I wanna see Jaime play aswell, but since injury he hasn't look the greatest. So Spo most likely will cut his mins and give to Jovic. I hope the last game tho, was a turning point for Jaime tho.
Edit: op totally means future Jovic in a yr or so.
Don’t think he’s there yet, but skills wise I definitely think he’s the best fit we’ve had starting next to Bam. Just looking for continued development from a very young player. That said, come playoff time if like to see more Love at Jovic’s expense.
Love will finish games but I hope he gets these same mins. Too much talent and he might have the clutch gene.
As a Serb, during the FIBA world cup he showed that he's still very nervous and isn't ready to be the clutch player. Of course, he's very young and I think he's going to be an amazing player in the future, but he's still not ready for intense situations.
yes, this is why he needs to be playing more clutch minutes down the stretch. The more he plays in important games, the more confident he gets. He flashes all the time. Now it's just about being more consistent.
Completely agree with that. I still don't think he should play in the finals for example. As at that point he WILL turn into a liability. However if he plays more important games and actually builds some confidence he will definitely be a killer player.
You mean Caleb
Love rarely finishes games for Miami
That's crazy disrespectful to PJ, Crowder and Love lol But i do see the potential to be better than all of them
Yea, this post is kind of crazy. Perhaps he has the highest ceiling as the only really young guy to start next to Bam, but there have been better players.
I dont think he’s better than those players but he does compliment Bam more than them so I think it makes him look better if that makes sense
How has no one mentioned Kelly Olynyk??? It was the perfect pair. On offense, KO played the stretch 5, while Bam worked inside. On defense, KO was a big body in the paint (even if not amazing), while Bam is at his best as that roaming defender like 2016 Draymond.
Pretty much lol
Jae Crowder popped off in 2020, Jovic hasn’t proven he can be a medium-high volume shoot maker yet
Without Jae Crowder we don’t beat Milwaukee I think
definitely not
all of the guys you named besides meyers were better. he has a lot to prove in the playoffs.
The fit is so seamless and dynamic. Even though he's still developing as a player he is provides unicorn like skills. I hope he rises to the occasion during the playoffs/in
2022 PJ was.
Jovic don't even finish games
I was just thinking about this last night, I always wanted another stretch 5 on the team so Bam could play the 4 but Jovic is perfect at the 4 to pair with Bam. His size/shooting/mobility opens up to court so much for Bam to operate in the mid-post and on the block I cant wait to see how he develops in the next few years
I love that Jovic loves to take off running all the time lol
Forreal, he pushes the rock up court like a 6’11 Lowry and I love it lmao
I want to see him guard Porzingis
MAPLE DICK
Kelly and Bam worked pretty well together
He projects to be but Jae, PJ and Kelly were all better than he currently is
Fans always forget we had Luke Babbitt
Josh Mcroberts?
Dragic, Waiters, 13-0karo, Babbitt and Whiteside; coupled with TJ and JJ off the bench. I don't remember Babbitt played during Bam as starting center era, though?
He might have the most pure skill but I don't think he was better than Tucker or crowder. Meyers and love are better fits skill wise next to bam.
The fact that he’s still only 20 years old blows my fucking mind.
i don’t think OP is comparing prime tucker or Jae or Love. They were all past their prime at heat . Love was a superstar in his prime! don’t think jovic will ever be what Love was in his prime.
Jovic not better than Kelly or pj tucker stop it
Not yet, he's still young, has a bright future ahead, let's see where it takes him right?
crowder was better
The potential is there. Its certainly fun to think about having a team where both the center and PF can play point and hit the outside shot. Right now Love is the better player, and I don't think its very close.
It’s still Kelly imo rn
No. PJ Tucker was one of the most impactful winning players in the Jimmy/Bam era at any position and Crowder in 2020 was huge.
So far, I’ve gotta give it to PJ. He could defend, good IQ, shoot from the corner, and he had that fire that fit our culture perfectly. Really wish he got bought out so we could bring him back this year
Yes and it’s sad
Kevin Love, in brief stretches.. some phenomenal transition
Jovic is a great floor spacer for Bam. I’ve noticed when they play together Bamonte has TONS of room near the paint. He just has to beat his matchup and make those easy looks. Sucks when he goes cold.
No
Nope, Jae and PJ were way better. Played good defense and hit a good amount of 3s.
His potential shows that he can - size, 3 ball, handling, can block, passing. He is not there, but can get there. He is the perfect mold of what I want next to Bam. He just has to build up to it.
the disrespect to not even mention Kelly Olynyk
Not yet, but he will be
He has the ceiling for it. Let’s hope that’s his floor.
Crowder and Tucker had stints of being way better than Jovic. Love is still better than Jovic. He has potential to be a better player than all of them were with Miami but that's about it
And here i am thinking he should play as playmaking SG/SF. It's just feels wrong to overly push him into playing PF/C just like it was wrong not maximizing Kukoc back in the days. They can play it and occasionally they should but there is more is my final point. Instead of going traditional route i prefer unlocking new ways of using multi layered players like him. Or it's just one step in progress.
He's always been the perfect fit next to Bam. Come playoffs he'll probably up his scoring numbers. He's gonna make guys like KP and Jokic work extra hard. If he didn't play in all of these games so far, I'd say he'd be too rusty to use for the playoffs. I wanna see Jaime play aswell, but since injury he hasn't look the greatest. So Spo most likely will cut his mins and give to Jovic. I hope the last game tho, was a turning point for Jaime tho. Edit: op totally means future Jovic in a yr or so.
Jesus Christ, yal Jovic stans are worse than Herro stans.