I love Pat, always will, but every dog has its day.
His legacy is undeniable, but his recent decisions have left much to be desired.
Yes, you read that righthe took LeBron James' chocolate chip cookies.
And you dont mess with a mans cookies.
The more I think about it, the angrier I get.
That team made four straight NBA Finals appearances and won two championships.
Youre telling me the greatest player on the planet cant enjoy his cookies on the damn flight?
Come on, man.
Its a shame, truly.
That level of control wasnt just unnecessary; it was detrimental to team chemistry.
But Rileys questionable decisions didnt stop there.
Instead of rewarding Wades loyalty, Riley lowballed him, effectively pushing him out the door.
That was a bad look, no matter how many rings Pat has collected over the years.
Loyalty should mean something, especially in an organization that preaches Heat Culture.
Take care of the people who got you to where you are.
Then, lets take care of young fella.
Because Ive shown it.
And they didnt do it.
They didnt get Kevin Durant, either.
And lets talk about Rileys inability to close deals.
Its become a running joke at this point.
Dont get me wrongI respect the hustle of guys like Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, and Duncan Robinson.
But at some point, you have to stop playing the long game and go all in.
The Miami Heat arent just another team; theyre supposed to be a premier destination for superstars.
Yet, time and time again, we watch the leagues biggest names slip through our fingers.
Weve become the franchise that is always in the mix but never lands the big fish.
Thats unacceptable for a team with championship aspirations.
So, Pat, its time to make a move.
Because right now, it feels like were stuck in neutral.
And for a franchise with the Heats pedigree, thats simply not good enough.
So, to put it plainlyPat, shit or get off the pot, brother.
