Pat Riley wins Executive of the Year no matter what

[Dr. Jack]

Right? I mean no matter what you think of it, fact is he pulled off signing the top 3 free agents available.

Have to give him credit. Knicks hate him more now

[cptkirk321]

Jack don't believe this was his doing, this was the three players themselves doing on where they wanted to go. I am sure BinLaden could of been President of the Basketball organization and if they wanted to go to that city or team they still would of.

[Dr. Jack]

No I disagree. Don't underestimate the Pat Riley presentation. It's a factor I believe. It helps they wanted to but Riley deserves credit

good to see you cpt

[rjb1816]

how did he do anything?

wade should get executive of the year...riley was merely there

[Henry09]

I agree, don't underestimate Riley's involvement in this and probably a bunch of other key (behind the scene) players either.

This is what you call marketing brilliance.

[BigFratDaddy]

yes he does. he got inside info on this 2 years ago and seems to have been making moves ever since.

once again this is a brilliant move until Dwayne Wade gets hurt and is out for 20 games and the heat go on a 8-12 run

[JETMAN]

PAT THE RATUNREAL,**** YEAH HE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT,I CAN IMAGINE WHAT HE SPEWED TO THE IDIOT,THATS HIS NEW NAME,CAUSE HE IS NO LONGER THE KING,WILL BE COACHING BY GAME 10

[TheLink]

if he can somehow get Cleveland to agree to sign and trade for Lebron then he gets executive of the year no matter what.

[LordCC]

Lets not put the cart before the horse here, the season hasnt even started yet. As we know, when you have 3 egos the size of these guys, there is a chance it could blow up in their face.

What if the Heat finish 3rd in the Conference & go out in the first round? Not exactly Executive material in my eyes, but thats just 1 mans opinion.

[be47320]

over/under on amount of games played before riley takes over coaching job...heat start 2-2 and spolstra is done

[Dr. Jack]

Spoelstra is Riley's student, different than Van Gundy. He came through the bottom & worked his way up. Wade is on record liking him a lot. I think they give him some room but can't deny that he'd better win or Riley will take over. JMO

[be47320]

agree....and spolstra is a good coach and will get another shot immediately if riley does

isnt riley on record saying he is willing to coach if asked?

[The Nac]

Would be great to see the Heat get plagued by injuries now. Sure would be a shame to see Bosh blow those skinny ass knees out. Yup.

[Dr. Jack]

Yea. He's said that twice I believe.

Plus Spoelstra puts their entire playbooks on Ipod touches for his players.

[Dr. Jack]

Originally Posted by The Nac

Would be great to see the Heat get plagued by injuries now. Sure would be a shame to see Bosh blow those skinny ass knees out. Yup.

I think it's funny when people root for injuries to players because they left their team.

Also everyone hates these 3 now when there is not one sport fan (whether they admit it or not) that would not be 100% estatic if those 3 signed with their team.

True?