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Dee-Zy · 09-11-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by R-Star

You guys should talk to Raptor fans. This story is printed every single year.

Seriously. There hasn't been one year since his rookie season where he wasn't "bulking up for center".

every 2-3 years.

Dee-Zy · 09-11-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by seifer0406

Makes sense I guess. I remember one year he reportedly added 15-20 lbs of muscle and that ended up being a mistake. He blamed the knee injury that he sustained that year on the added weight and complained that the weight hindered his offense because he lost explosiveness in his first step. Since he no longer needs to score in Miami this shouldn't be an issue.

Aside from your last statement, yep.

I think Miami needs Bosh's explosiveness.

**R-Star** · 09-11-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dee-Zy

every 2-3 years.

Probably right. I just remember hearing it quite often over his career.

**Jace** · 09-16-2012, 06:55 PM

He won't be gaining the 15-20 this year, though. That was definitely too much. Because of that he did the opposite and got really skinny during the 2010 offseason (one of the only offseasons without a "look at the weight Bosh gained!" article), and he got pushed around too much. The next offseason I believe we were hearing 10-15, but that this time he learned how to put on muscle more properly instead of the way he did it in Toronto. That one wasn't said to be to play center, though, as he was still against being stuck there.

No doubt that'll be his main position this time around, he and the team have played much better with him there. It allows for way more space in the lanes for the two superstars, and his dimensions are actually bigger than many centers.

**R-Star** · 09-16-2012, 08:41 PM

I'm surprised how well small ball has suited you guys. I guess having the greatest player in the world and two other stars helps with odd lineups though.

Lebron being so damn versatile is the real key here I would say.

**Jace** · 09-16-2012, 08:56 PM

The rhetoric from the Heat staff is that its not "small ball." By measurement, you can make the case that LeBron and Bosh are bigger than a lot of 4's and 5's respectively. Both can be strong rebounders, in conjunction with Wade's above-average rebounding for a guard. Another common tenet of small-ball is lack of post play. Wade and LeBron are great out of the post, and Bosh is more capable there than people give him credit. The Heat were also generally playing big perimeter line ups as well.

Battier being able to hold his own against bigs was a surprise for me. I know he's got decent PF height at 6-8, but he's pretty slender for the position.

Dee-Zy · 09-18-2012, 07:41 AM

Funny enough, Shane Battier is listed here as 6'9.5" with shoes. Which kind of put him in the 6'10 zone with other PF.

He weighted 229lbs in 2001. I think over the years, he has bulked up 10-15 pounds (In comparison, apparently, Pau is 240lbs).

He also has a freakishly long wingspan.

I was surprised when I saw his pre-draft measurements. I always pictured him as 6'8" in my head.

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-...=0&pos=3&sort=

**Knick Killer** · 09-18-2012, 09:09 AM

You know it's the offseason when Chris Bosh adding 6 pounds is news...

**Jace** · 09-20-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dee-Zy

Funny enough, Shane Battier is listed here as 6'9.5" with shoes. Which kind of put him in the 6'10 zone with other PF.

He weighted 229lbs in 2001. I think over the years, he has bulked up 10-15 pounds (In comparison, apparently, Pau is 240lbs).

He also has a freakishly long wingspan.

I was surprised when I saw his pre-draft measurements. I always pictured him as 6'8" in my head.

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-...=0&pos=3&sort=

Surprised he's that tall, he's way underlisted. Not a freakishly long wingspan though. Wade's is longer.

LA68 · 09-28-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dre

When I saw the actual headline I was worried cause that adding substantial weight overnight thing rarely works, but it's only 6 pounds. Looks like the Heat are going to take what worked against the Thunder and try to perfect it before they have to face them again or Dwight Howard. Nothing would neutralize Dwight more than making him step out full time. He'll get to stay on court because unlike Perkins he's an offensive weapon, but it's still a smart tactic.

Didn't know the human heart weighed six pounds. Learn something new every day

**roux2dope** · 09-28-2012, 02:44 PM

6 pounds doesn't do anything for anyone

**R-Star** · 09-29-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LA68

Didn't know the human heart weighed six pounds. Learn something new every day

I dislike you, but that was funny. I'll give you that.

e-monk · 09-29-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by roux2dope

6 pounds doesn't do anything for anyone

yeah, going from 230 to 235 isnt going to make much difference at all in terms of being able to stop someone from establishing position on him (or vice versa) and arm strength has jack to do with it unless you somehow manage to consistently get the refs to look the other way

**Porn Player** · 09-29-2012, 01:10 PM

Jonas Valanciunas has weighed in at @ 257 lbs before training camp. Raptor fans won't be worrying about fake C's for a long time to come.

**Jace** · 09-30-2012, 10:54 PM

Turns out this was all made up anyway. He was told not to put on any weight, and according to Bosh himself, did not.

09-16-2012, 06:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jace X V I Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami/Raleigh Age: 27 Posts: 16,101 Rep Power: 2677068	Re: Bosh adding 6 pounds to play center He won't be gaining the 15-20 this year, though. That was definitely too much. Because of that he did the opposite and got really skinny during the 2010 offseason (one of the only offseasons without a "look at the weight Bosh gained!" article), and he got pushed around too much. The next offseason I believe we were hearing 10-15, but that this time he learned how to put on muscle more properly instead of the way he did it in Toronto. That one wasn't said to be to play center, though, as he was still against being stuck there. No doubt that'll be his main position this time around, he and the team have played much better with him there. It allows for way more space in the lanes for the two superstars, and his dimensions are actually bigger than many centers. __________________ Jace's soundcloud

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R-Star BBB.net Archivist Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The village of Clive, bro Age: 30 Posts: 37,865 Rep Power: 21474884	Re: Bosh adding 6 pounds to play center I'm surprised how well small ball has suited you guys. I guess having the greatest player in the world and two other stars helps with odd lineups though. Lebron being so damn versatile is the real key here I would say. __________________

09-16-2012, 08:56 PM	#21 (permalink)
Jace X V I Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami/Raleigh Age: 27 Posts: 16,101 Rep Power: 2677068	Re: Bosh adding 6 pounds to play center The rhetoric from the Heat staff is that its not "small ball." By measurement, you can make the case that LeBron and Bosh are bigger than a lot of 4's and 5's respectively. Both can be strong rebounders, in conjunction with Wade's above-average rebounding for a guard. Another common tenet of small-ball is lack of post play. Wade and LeBron are great out of the post, and Bosh is more capable there than people give him credit. The Heat were also generally playing big perimeter line ups as well. Battier being able to hold his own against bigs was a surprise for me. I know he's got decent PF height at 6-8, but he's pretty slender for the position. __________________ Jace's soundcloud

09-18-2012, 07:41 AM	#22 (permalink)
Dee-Zy Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mtl Posts: 11,094 Rep Power: 5792515	Re: Bosh adding 6 pounds to play center Funny enough, Shane Battier is listed here as 6'9.5" with shoes. Which kind of put him in the 6'10 zone with other PF. He weighted 229lbs in 2001. I think over the years, he has bulked up 10-15 pounds (In comparison, apparently, Pau is 240lbs). He also has a freakishly long wingspan. I was surprised when I saw his pre-draft measurements. I always pictured him as 6'8" in my head. http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-...=0&pos=3&sort= __________________ Social Media Marketing - NBA Players on Twitter Champions. Last edited by Dee-Zy; 09-18-2012 at 08:10 AM.

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roux2dope I'm perfectly calm Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wauwatosa, WI Age: 31 Posts: 10,544 Rep Power: 6986292	Re: Bosh adding 6 pounds to play center 6 pounds doesn't do anything for anyone

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Porn Player Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jolly Ingerland.. Age: 25 Posts: 26,059 Rep Power: 21474873	Re: Bosh adding 6 pounds to play center Jonas Valanciunas has weighed in at @ 257 lbs before training camp. Raptor fans won't be worrying about fake C's for a long time to come. __________________

09-30-2012, 10:54 PM	#30 (permalink)
Jace X V I Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami/Raleigh Age: 27 Posts: 16,101 Rep Power: 2677068	Re: Bosh adding 6 pounds to play center Turns out this was all made up anyway. He was told not to put on any weight, and according to Bosh himself, did not. __________________ Jace's soundcloud

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