fsuizzy wrote:leoshes wrote:fsuizzy - Every time you take a shot at Pat its like a dagger in my heart. I have been a fan of his since the late 70's, early 80's only stopped when he went to the Knicks.

Many people want him to retire but when he does people will only then realize how lucky we were to have him.
He is one of 3 people i always wished i could sit down & talk to, have a few drinks & just hear his story's. Him Stan Lee, & hugh hefner.

I love Pat Riley, I think he is one of the Greatest Coaches, GMs, & NBA Presidents ever if not the best. But his age like anyone's age plays a factor into anything. Riley said himself if Lebron James would have stayed he would have retired after winning 1 more championship. I also think Riley's system is one of the greatest imo and he has built the best system for the Miami Heat that he could walk away and our team will run like a well oiled machine. He has one of the best owners in the business, one of the best coaches in the NBA and coaching staff, he has Andy "F in" Elisburg, the best farm system, I love that he brings his former players up through his system from player side to management side or even coaching side, and the thing I love the most a really good training program to help elongate the careers of players and help with player development. So do I want him to retire, hell the f'n no. Do I believe he is going to retire sooner than later, yes unfortunately. But I would never push him out the door unless he went all Phil Jackson on us.
If you love him so much, then let him do what he does, & before complaining, 1st see what comes out of it, before condemning the guy.
Last year i was just as disapointed as you are this year, & i was leading the tank parade. But when i started seeing what this team could do when it was healthy, i changed my mind like most others.
Honestly i dont know how we will do, but when i do start to complaint, it will be after im sure that this was a mistake, & not just jump to any conclusions.
All im sayinging is give this team till JAN before you give up on it.

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