It's interesting comparing and contrasting Heat Culture with Spurs Culture, two of the most consistently excellent and professional organizations in the sport. Both are flat in hierarchy, demand peak physical fitness, carve away egos, and exclusively seek players that can plug into their existing culture. Where the difference lies, I think, is that Popovich places a larger emphasis on developing personal, amicable bonds with his players whereas Spo has no qualms alienating anyone to get his point across. Even players that regretted their tenure in San Antonio have almost always opined that they maintain a lot of affection for Pop and his teachings, notably Kawhi Leonard. Spo doesn't seem to have that same aura, nor do I think he particular wants cares to develop one. In a word, the Spurs are "stoic" while the Heat are "militaristic".
I'm a casual fan,and I don't have a favorite NBA team,but I'm looking for a team to root for. This video puts a lot about the Heat into context,and after seeing this, I'm respecting their approach now. High standards lead to success, eventually,and I think it's a part of what makes Miami a destination for players . Thanks!
I think spo is a great coach and Miami has nice weather and hot people. Micky Arison is also willing to spend money and pay his guys. The heat are nice choice for a team. thanks for watching.
@whatslaps 100% we cannot deny that for the players, this is a job. So why not choose a city that is fun (Miami) with great weather and to top it off one of the best winning cultures in the NBA? Seems like a dream employment opportunity.
It’s kinda creepy how you spoke specifically about Portuguese because I’ve been trying to learn for five years but you gave me the mindset! Heat culture! Mamba mentality!
This is a great video, but I didn't need to watch it to know how legendary Heat Culture is. Listening to Jimmy Butler describe how completely "bought in" to it he was on J.J. Redick's "Old Man & The Three" podcast, several years ago, was very convincing. 🏀
Interesting observation. I don't think I ever really noticed how the Heat exclusively have a defined culture unlike any other Nba team. Not sure what I think about Pat Riley, but there is no denying what he has been able to put together and develop with that team. Pretty cool that he chose to hire Spoltra with the sake of "passion for the game" as the defining reason to put him at the helm. And for sticking to his guns on putting the culture as priority over appeasing a superstar player. I always kinda wondered how after Butler switching teams a few times in a couple years he found a proper home in Miami, makes sense now, he is a great fit for that organization. I highly doubt I am going to learn Portuguese. I have been "digging" heat culture stuff for a few years now but couldn't put my finger on the reason why, this definitely explains how/why this franchise is significantly different than (all?) the others. That pic of the corndog 😋. Also just curious, what's with the Coby White jersey tug being incorporated to the last few videos? Thanks for another goody. Appreciate you fam.
I'm starting to become a heat fan just because it feels like a religion or a cult. A lot of people have said the spurs have culture too, which I have to agree. They don't really define it though. One thing I know about Pop is that he takes the time to get to know his players. The personal touch is pretty cool. I know he said one of his biggest regrets in his career was cutting Raja Bell. It says something about him that he even remember that. This is a funny thought I had. Imagine the heat losing a gnarly game, then getting on their private jet and eating corndogs for dinner stewing in their loss. I don't know why but millionaire eating corndogs angry is one of the funniest things I've ever thought about. I left Coby in there just for fun. we'll see if he sticks around. he's in the final cut timeline for the moment.
I dont follow the heat so much as GSW where I am based from. But I realized when Steph Curry or Green was out, GSW is mediocre team. When Raptors beat GSW in finals and Kawhi left year after, Raptors were mediocre team. When Lebron left Cavs, they became mediocre team. This is different with Heat. When Lebron left Heat, Heat still consistently made playoffs and even got into NBA finals twice I believe. Doing it all without superstar. Spo might be the best coach in NBA right now
yeah, I agree. It's not as explicit as the heat. The spurs really seem to have something. It would be interesting to hear pop articulate what "Spurs Culture" would mean to him. There's no way he'd answer the question though. He'd just make a joke and move on.
@@whatslapsPop been losing for years. Spo never had a run of losing seasons like that. Spo get other coaches fired (Nate McMillan, Mike Budenholzer). Teams (players and coaches alike) fear Spo and the Heat. The NBA hates them. Keeps knocking off their stars with "nobodies".
@@FrancissMurphy "Nobodies",or players who come from out of nowhere to produce? I think that's what we're seeing with Jaime Jacquez Jr . He was drafted 18th overall,and who would've thought? He's been lighting it up,has solid fundamentals and a cool head. If they re-did the 2023 draft,he'd probably shoot up to 2nd overall
@@henrymanzano2201 I meant that's the media's narrative. They keep saying the Heat had ex amount of undrafted players so forth and so on. The Heat culture is successful regardless of who is on the floor that's my point. Spurs were good bcuz they built around Dave then Tim. Period. Pop is not that dude
Heat culture is an interesting concept but when it comes to championships they have as many since LeBron as Detroit does. They've been successful but they haven't won any rings in a long time. I think I prefer Spurs culture overheat culture but they haven't won much recently either. If you're just looking at the future of those two franchises though you have to think that the Spurs are in a better place now then the heat are. Obviously that's not because of anything that they've done as much as having won the lottery with Victor.
I'm a huge Bulls fan. Do Bulls culture, please. Its pretty much the opposite of Heat culture and ain't....pretty. Ha. But if you can tie it all together from Jordan and Phil on through the present that would be fun(ny). I would laugh until I cry. No worries, though. As a Bulls fan l cry a lot.
If Heat Culture is so cool and revolutionary, why is it nobody wants to go there? Outside Jimmy because he's psycho, no big name players wanna sign with the team, doesn't that ever come to anyones mind?
And big players DO wanna sign with the Heat! See people like Dame. It's just that the Heat aren't willing to tank a team as a whole just to secure big name players as is all the rage these days.
It's interesting comparing and contrasting Heat Culture with Spurs Culture, two of the most consistently excellent and professional organizations in the sport. Both are flat in hierarchy, demand peak physical fitness, carve away egos, and exclusively seek players that can plug into their existing culture. Where the difference lies, I think, is that Popovich places a larger emphasis on developing personal, amicable bonds with his players whereas Spo has no qualms alienating anyone to get his point across. Even players that regretted their tenure in San Antonio have almost always opined that they maintain a lot of affection for Pop and his teachings, notably Kawhi Leonard. Spo doesn't seem to have that same aura, nor do I think he particular wants cares to develop one. In a word, the Spurs are "stoic" while the Heat are "militaristic".
OOh I like that comparison. I might do a video about sustained success in the league and dip into what makes pop and the spurs so great.
One of the best UA-cam comments I've read in a while!
...which is extremely ironic when you consider that Pop was the military man
Yep. Josh Richardson said that in a podcast recently
That’s why the 2013 spurs series was so interesting
“standard to live up to, not a desired outcome” damn you’re spitting game
yeah, you gotta respect the journey and see where it takes you.
I'm a casual fan,and I don't have a favorite NBA team,but I'm looking for a team to root for. This video puts a lot about the Heat into context,and after seeing this, I'm respecting their approach now. High standards lead to success, eventually,and I think it's a part of what makes Miami a destination for players . Thanks!
I think spo is a great coach and Miami has nice weather and hot people. Micky Arison is also willing to spend money and pay his guys. The heat are nice choice for a team. thanks for watching.
@@whatslaps Of course,and thank YOU for posting. I've been binge-watching your videos and just subscribed 👍🏽
LeBron didnt make the heat. The heat made LeBron.
Id be curious to know what an outsider thinks of the heat if they only ever knew those years
@whatslaps 100% we cannot deny that for the players, this is a job. So why not choose a city that is fun (Miami) with great weather and to top it off one of the best winning cultures in the NBA?
Seems like a dream employment opportunity.
It’s kinda creepy how you spoke specifically about Portuguese because I’ve been trying to learn for five years but you gave me the mindset!
Heat culture! Mamba mentality!
Heat culture telepathy
Thanks!
Thanks for the cash brother, might be upgrading my greenscreen pretty soon.
Another solid vid, keep up the great work!
thanks! see you next monday!
I'm working through your library and I'm enjoying the content. Thanks for making it. +1 sub
thanks for the sub, man!
As usual, amazing video
glad you dug it, player.
6:07 some of the best advice I’ve learned from a basketball video. Thanks
Awesome! good luck with the Portuguese ;)
You popped up in my feed. Excellent content, instant 'sub👍
Sweet! I appreciate it!
This is a great video, but I didn't need to watch it to know how legendary Heat Culture is. Listening to Jimmy Butler describe how completely "bought in" to it he was on J.J. Redick's "Old Man & The Three" podcast, several years ago, was very convincing. 🏀
yeah, old man and three is my second favorite NBA player hosted podcast.
The goat updated!!
Every Monday! (except last week when I accidentally uploaded on a sunday)
Good job bro'
thanks brother, glad you liked it.
i love the vids i think one thing they need is like a backtrack cause its so quiet when you stop speaking
yeah, I've thought about that.
Interesting observation. I don't think I ever really noticed how the Heat exclusively have a defined culture unlike any other Nba team. Not sure what I think about Pat Riley, but there is no denying what he has been able to put together and develop with that team. Pretty cool that he chose to hire Spoltra with the sake of "passion for the game" as the defining reason to put him at the helm. And for sticking to his guns on putting the culture as priority over appeasing a superstar player. I always kinda wondered how after Butler switching teams a few times in a couple years he found a proper home in Miami, makes sense now, he is a great fit for that organization. I highly doubt I am going to learn Portuguese. I have been "digging" heat culture stuff for a few years now but couldn't put my finger on the reason why, this definitely explains how/why this franchise is significantly different than (all?) the others. That pic of the corndog 😋. Also just curious, what's with the Coby White jersey tug being incorporated to the last few videos? Thanks for another goody. Appreciate you fam.
I'm starting to become a heat fan just because it feels like a religion or a cult. A lot of people have said the spurs have culture too, which I have to agree. They don't really define it though. One thing I know about Pop is that he takes the time to get to know his players. The personal touch is pretty cool. I know he said one of his biggest regrets in his career was cutting Raja Bell. It says something about him that he even remember that. This is a funny thought I had. Imagine the heat losing a gnarly game, then getting on their private jet and eating corndogs for dinner stewing in their loss. I don't know why but millionaire eating corndogs angry is one of the funniest things I've ever thought about. I left Coby in there just for fun. we'll see if he sticks around. he's in the final cut timeline for the moment.
You should do the grit and grind culture of the grizzlies.
hmmm, I'll think about it. I wonder how that would do with the algorithm though.
Best UA-camr to watch while eating my mom's food
the sickest combo of things
Thunder very under the radar, but they have been a very successful small market team with a defined culture.
They're definitely starting something there.
Please do a video on the spurs culture. Thanks
I actually might.
@@whatslaps 👏👏👏👏🙂 thanks
Pat Riley is why me a Massachusetts native is a Heat fan and not a Celtics fan.
word. real recognize real.
True. Love him or hate him,you can't argue with success
Why is there 2k views and 800k likes?!
What do you mean?
@@whatslaps I think it’s a glitch on my phone
Android?
@@whatslaps iPhone
Jeff teague so funny
Yeah very humble guy
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Stan can Fundy was the Heat coach
shots fired!
you can see parts of spurs and heat culture of discipline in now older lebron
I'd love to see Lebron, bronny, and wemby all with pop for one year.
I dont follow the heat so much as GSW where I am based from. But I realized when Steph Curry or Green was out, GSW is mediocre team. When Raptors beat GSW in finals and Kawhi left year after, Raptors were mediocre team. When Lebron left Cavs, they became mediocre team. This is different with Heat. When Lebron left Heat, Heat still consistently made playoffs and even got into NBA finals twice I believe. Doing it all without superstar. Spo might be the best coach in NBA right now
That's a good point. I think it comes down to leadership. A lot of those teams you mentioned were worse than mediocre after the star left too.
Videos are so addicting
Probably one of the more healthy addictions haha
Loved the video!
I think the Spurs have a built in culture thats not so boisterous or annoying as the Heats
yeah, I agree. It's not as explicit as the heat. The spurs really seem to have something. It would be interesting to hear pop articulate what "Spurs Culture" would mean to him. There's no way he'd answer the question though. He'd just make a joke and move on.
@@whatslapsPop been losing for years. Spo never had a run of losing seasons like that. Spo get other coaches fired (Nate McMillan, Mike Budenholzer). Teams (players and coaches alike) fear Spo and the Heat. The NBA hates them. Keeps knocking off their stars with "nobodies".
@@FrancissMurphy "Nobodies",or players who come from out of nowhere to produce? I think that's what we're seeing with Jaime Jacquez Jr . He was drafted 18th overall,and who would've thought? He's been lighting it up,has solid fundamentals and a cool head. If they re-did the 2023 draft,he'd probably shoot up to 2nd overall
@@henrymanzano2201 I meant that's the media's narrative. They keep saying the Heat had ex amount of undrafted players so forth and so on. The Heat culture is successful regardless of who is on the floor that's my point. Spurs were good bcuz they built around Dave then Tim. Period. Pop is not that dude
@@whatslaps Spo embarrasses other coaches. Pop ain't on that level
Heat culture is an interesting concept but when it comes to championships they have as many since LeBron as Detroit does. They've been successful but they haven't won any rings in a long time. I think I prefer Spurs culture overheat culture but they haven't won much recently either. If you're just looking at the future of those two franchises though you have to think that the Spurs are in a better place now then the heat are. Obviously that's not because of anything that they've done as much as having won the lottery with Victor.
Both are good teams with an established culture. I think Pat Riley has defined it more literally though.
I'm a huge Bulls fan. Do Bulls culture, please. Its pretty much the opposite of Heat culture and ain't....pretty. Ha. But if you can tie it all together from Jordan and Phil on through the present that would be fun(ny). I would laugh until I cry. No worries, though. As a Bulls fan l cry a lot.
I'm think about doing a Phil Jackson video actually. save your tears.
If Heat Culture is so cool and revolutionary, why is it nobody wants to go there? Outside Jimmy because he's psycho, no big name players wanna sign with the team, doesn't that ever come to anyones mind?
I think they're cheap. They also believe they can grow a young/undrafted player rather than extend a guy or sign a free agent.
@@whatslaps 100%
And big players DO wanna sign with the Heat! See people like Dame. It's just that the Heat aren't willing to tank a team as a whole just to secure big name players as is all the rage these days.
Also, how does your dumbass not remember The Decision? 🤦😑 The Heat w/ Heat Culture landed the single biggest player transfer IN MODERN HISTORY!
Memphis needs a haslem
I think Steven Adams should fill that role, but from my understanding he was oblivious to what Ja was up to off the court.
Thats why adams got annoyed last season at the Memphis kids@@whatslaps
The heat causes the travesty the last top of veteran players no success It should be the LeBron James culture two of their only three championships.
Lebron James culture ain't bad.
Wizards Culture is losing.. jist always losing
toxic culture most likely
60% of your "facts" are wrong. You can tell you're not a Heat fan
3/5 ain't bad
@@whatslaps explains alot.....60% failure rate is 2/5, which is bad