The Ringer"s Bill Simmons, a longtime Boston Celtics fan, expressed his frustration with the Miami Heat"s success, attributing it to luck.
Bill Simmons says Heat culture is luck
"They get Herro in a coin flip with Boston"
"Get Bam at 14 because the moron Blazers trade up 2 picks to draft Zach Collins"
"They get Butler because Portlands f*cking stupid an takes Whiteside so they fit Butler in their cap" 😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/VNaZoCFHwr
— Emo Jimmy (@WheelerJaylen) March 4, 2024
He pointed out various instances where the Heat benefited from fortunate circumstances, such as winning a coin flip against the Celtics to acquire Tyler Herro and the Portland Trail Blazers making questionable moves that allowed Miami to draft players like Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier.
Simmons also criticized the Lakers for passing on Jaime Jaquez, who has been impactful for the Heat. Despite Simmons" claims, Butler, Herro, Adebayo, and Jaquez have all made significant contributions to the Heat.
Adebayo has received multiple All-Star nods and All-Defensive selections throughout his NBA career and is currently averaging impressive stats during the 2023-24 season.
Jaquez has exceeded expectations in his rookie season, showcasing his skills in scoring, rebounding, and assisting.
Herro has been one of the team"s leading scorers, though he has been limited by injuries.
Butler, considered one of Miami"s top players, is putting up impressive numbers in points, rebounds, and assists. He recently led the team to a victory against the Utah Jazz with a standout performance.
Bill Simmons, a Boston Celtics fan and sports commentator, controversially believes that luck is the main factor behind the success and strong organizational culture of the Miami Heat.
He supports his argument with several examples.
Firstly, the Heat landed Tyler Herro because they won a coin flip against the Celtics. They also acquired Bam Adebayo at the 14th pick due to a questionable trade by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Other smart moves by the Heat, such as acquiring Terry Rozier at a bargain and securing Jimmy Butler because the Trail Blazers took on Hassan Whiteside"s contract, were also attributed to luck.
Additionally, the Heat snagged Jaime Jaquez when the Los Angeles Lakers passed on him, allowing Jaquez to make an immediate impact.
Despite Simmons" belief in luck playing a major role, it"s important to acknowledge the significant contributions of players like Adebayo, Jaquez, Herro, and Butler, who have helped shape the Heat"s success.
Adebayo has garnered All-Star nods and All-Defensive selections, Jaquez has exceeded expectations as a rookie, Herro has been a key scorer, and Butler is arguably Miami"s best player.
Whether it"s luck or the result of something more extraordinary, the Heat have still managed to build a formidable roster and continue to thrive in the NBA.
Here’s the transcript of the conversation:
"Here’s my hottest take for you [Ryen] Russillo," Simmons said. "The Heat are f—— lucky. This [Jaime] Jaquez thing, it’s so upsetting. … No, so they get [Tyler] Herro because they win a f—— coin flip with Boston. They get Bam [Adebayo] at 14 because the moron Portland Trail Blazers trade two picks to move up to 10, and they take Zach Collins instead of Bam. And then [Luke] Kennard goes to the [Detroit] Pistons, 12. Bam falls to 14.
"They get [Terry] Rozier for barely anything. They get [Jimmy] Butler because Portland — again, Portland helps them twice. Portland’s f—— stupid. They’re like, ‘Yeah, we’ll take Hassan Whiteside so you can fit Butler in your cap, cool.’
"And then they get Jaquez when the [Los Angeles] Lakers, who he’s playing at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles). He’s five feet away, and he’s ready to play. He’s ready to be in a rotation.
"I like the point guard they took from Indiana [University Bloomington]. Yeah, I know he has potential, but you have LeBron [James]. He’s 39. You need to get somebody in that draft who can play now, and they just pass on him.
"… It f—— makes me mad. But all of it’s luck. Ah, it’s luck. Everyone’s like, ‘Heat culture!’ You know what the Heat culture is? F—— luck."
Moving forward, the Heat will aim for another win as they face the struggling Detroit Pistons, who share the worst record in the NBA with the Washington Wizards.
Fans reacted as follows:
Later in the episode they mention when Jovic scored 20 the other game and bill goes "that’s such bs it pisses me off" 😭
— Emo Jimmy (@WheelerJaylen) March 4, 2024
I mean as a rival fan I get the crying but
Herro was the only luck here cause we did win the coin flip with the other team that wanted him
We took Bam and Jaime higher than they were projected…That’s not luck…That’s having a good scouting department
Jimmy wanting to sign…
— Big Heat Energy (@BigHeatEnergy) March 4, 2024
bill simmons is another angry boston fan. pay him no mind.
— Yosef.ai (@aifutureproof) March 4, 2024
Well the jimmy situation was complete luck for yall lmao, sixers gonna sixer 💔
— Joel Embiid Truther (@EmGoatFan) March 4, 2024
I dont think anyone cares any more about what Bill Simmons has to say about anything.
— DangerousPYT (@thedangerouspyt) March 4, 2024
Its so funny that every single sports media talking head HATES Miami sports teams. Dolphins, Heat… doesn't matter. The national media hates us and its amazing
— yungkuch (@YungKuch) March 4, 2024
they were pick 13/14 anyone else could’ve drafted them. and people didn’t view the jimmy heat as a contender, they saw it as a retirement home for him lmao
— luke (@LukeMileHigh) March 4, 2024
if all this is luck then what does he consider the Celtics trading old KG and Pierce to the Nets that end up being two #3 overall picks 💀that’s as lucky as it gets
— parker (@CrookieCrisps) March 4, 2024
Why is he crying? The C’s have been the best team in the league until now, he should be calm
— .. (@dar3alwills) March 4, 2024
To be fair Bill often says that luck is a huge factor for every team thats won a Finals or done well. Things need to work out well for you sometimes I dont think its a horrible take. Those who are prepared get lucky more ofteb
— Bamonte / By All Means (@EraHeat) March 4, 2024
he a celtics fan? what if tatum got took #1 and the celtics got markelle fultz, what if they didn’t take the chance on jaylen brown? what if the heat actually made the dame trade happen and the celtics didn’t get holiday? what if the wiz didn’t trade porzingis? so many what ifs😭
— luke (@luketheheatfan) March 4, 2024
I’m sorry didn’t they get Tatum at 3 after fleecing 76ers for Fultz and the Lakers draft Lonzo at the 2? Didn’t they just get Porzingis because the Wizards killed their team? Jrue because Cronin hates the Heat? Everything is about luck.
— Diogo Padrao (@Snailkiller3) March 4, 2024
Know whats funny? Every thing mention here was viewed as a negative when Miami made those moves
— Blackhole Allstars🐝 (@BlkholeAllst3rs) March 4, 2024
When you do the right things everyday consistently by law you’ll get lucky from time to time but you know what else you’ll get is better than Boston 😎😎😎
— jayspeeks (@jayspeeeks) March 4, 2024
Heat fans love aggregating this guy. Bill holds the heat in very high regard. I’m a Heat fan and a die hard Celtics hater btw.
— Dubby dub (@dubbydubdub_) March 4, 2024
twolves not a championship team, just a regular season team, don't understand why people so high on them, they showed many times they can't execute late in a playoff game
— Mattie (@reshirm2) March 5, 2024
@BillSimmons try again. This is Heat culture. pic.twitter.com/XI6hk1gamc
— ZAE⚡️ (@ZaeMcGuire) March 4, 2024
There’s nothing more lucky than Boston getting back to back #3 picks 2016 Jaylen & 2017 Tatum. Bill appreciate the Heat front office. MiamiHeat2024EFCchampions
— Freddy Almanzar (@Freddyaalmanzar) March 4, 2024
Lmfaoo Bill is my favorite Heat hater of all time. No one gives us our due/respect while simultaneously slandering/hating us like he does. I hope the Heat continues to torment him so we can continue to get this great content 😭😂😂
— They Like Their Team (@Terence24955803) March 4, 2024
There’s definitely some luck in drafting. Half the time the move you make was your third choice, and options 1 and 2 end up disasters lol
Sports are fun. And bill is forever scarred by your team😂
— White Noise Sports (@AlexWhiteNoise) March 4, 2024
