Markieff Morris Discussion: Heat

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  1. The Showtime Mamba

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    Really enjoying what he is bringing to the team. Toughness and effort. Not being rewarded on the stat sheet yet, but he was the best twin on court today. Will be a "fun" conversation as the brothers uber back home tonight.
     
    The Showtime Mamba, Mar 8, 2020
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    Lol, yes and gives a new meaning to a 2 for 1. Should be something we do if he gets injured. Markieff Morris has miraculously recovered from a severe ankle sprain to play in game 2 of the NBA finals. His brother is unavailable for comment.
     
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    or who’s to say they already didn’t switch lmao.
     
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    He knows his role way better than his brother .

    He'll be better on O too
     
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    He’s going to be huge come playoff time when Dwight/JaVale can’t be relied on. AD at the 5 with Morris/Kuz rotating the 4 opens up the offense and the defense looks like it doesn’t fall off. (Don’t have the numbers to back this eye test up)
     
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    Kuzma should thank this dude: Morris has allowed him to be a 3 and not get bullied anymore.

    @wcsoldier81 pointed out on the chemistry front. He's been an instant fit in with the team with the support on the sidelines and he hasn't complained when his minutes are low nor have the centers complained when he's taken their minutes
     
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    Yes, as I mentioned earier, he just fits with this team so well. He is exactly what we needed. Got some size, shooting, toughness... makes Kuzma’s and AD’s job easier and enables us to go small(er) when necessary.
     
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    Morris size has been huge in the last 2 games. If his shot starts to fall, it's good night for everyone.
     
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    Morris is our counter to Harrell...
     
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    Clips going to iso's with Harell on Morris was the best indicator of how good the Lakers defense was. Went away from Kawhi/PG/Lou/etc and it's not even what Harell is best at (rim running is his best skill)
     
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    Still absolutely loving this signing. Morris' size gives us so much versatility in terms of lineups.
     
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    The Clippers are so “loaded” they had to put their lesser Morris in the starting lineup.
     
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    Couldn't have asked for a better buy out market addition. Fit, instant respect and credibility from teammates, toughness, switching ability, and hustle. Plays his role on his new team perfectly. Took virtually no time for him to get acclimated.

    Sure a few extra knocked down Js would be nice, but I'm not going to complain considering how terribly his brother is shooting.

    Best part is we got him for free. Clipps had to pay for their Morris and while it's early, it seems we got the much better fit. That said if Marcus wants to get the hell away from the Tenants this summer and the bros want to reunite on our squad, I'm cool with that.
     
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    When Harell waived someone off to do an iso, I literally laughed out loud. My wife wondered what I was laughing at. Harell is a decent player. Sort of a rich man's Ronny Turiaf, but the dude isn't good enough to run isos on a competent NBA defender.
     
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    Feels very similar to picking up MT during the showtime days. Perfect fit.
     
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    We could use that MT .... wouldn’t that be cool? You know just to see if he might be able to help counter Clips bringing in Noah now. :cool: :rofl:
     
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    I forgot all about this guy.
     
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