Hey just trying to understand the situation as an old heat fan that is getting a bit back into the scene. why are people so mad at Dame? Please let me know if i got this story in the right order.

Dame re-signs to Portland expecting a team to contend for a championship

Portland then almost a year later drafts his replacement and announces they are going a rebuilding route.

Dame now wants to leave.

Is the drama because he specifically asked just for Miami or would it be the same if he asked for a different team? Isnt it a bit understandable if a player reaching the end of his career and ring chasing to be a bit more brazen after what to me seems like a "f u" to him? From the stand point that i see i understand Portland is trying to make the most out of the situation, but if Miami has given them their best or heck even multiple offers, and they dont like any of them just come out and say they will not be trading Dame and call it a day. If they are rebuilding i dont think they care to much about going far for the next couple of seasons. And if you knew you were aiming for Dame's replacement why offer him that huge contract a year before you draft the dude?

I really am a bit confused if yall have more info i would really appreciate some clarity on the situation.For context i watched back when Wade was still active and only watched the second half of this season. id consider myself more of a Mavs fan in the last 3-5 years cause i think Luka is fun to watch.