It is common knowledge that Pat Riley is pretty much the NBA’s Godfather. With those fat championship rings on his hand you could definitely see him making an appearance in a gangster/mob film. Hair slicked back, fresh cut suits, all he needs is a rose in his pocket.
Pat Riley is also the Godfather when it comes to free agency, he makes offers that the other party cannot refuse. (I’m sorry) His latest opponent, Dwyane Wade, was a rare loss for Pat Riley. Wade threatened to leave, Pat called his bluff and Wade actually left. Now like any other front office leader, Pat Riley showed immediate love for Wade who made it official last night.
“SADDDDDDD!!!! SO saddddddd! I will never forget the sixth game in Dallas in 2006. DW rebounded the ball, and threw it to the heavens and the Heat universe was perfect for that moment. Our first world championship. Our universe is not perfect today. It will be fraught with anger, judgment, blame instead of THANK YOU!!! Ten years ago. Ten years older. Ten years wiser. Ten years changed. All of us. Dwyane had a choice, and he made it. He went home. Bad, bad summer for us. But there will be another 10 years, and it will be someone or something else in 2026. Move on with no blood or tears. Just thanks. I truly loved Dwyane, but families grow, change and get on with another life. He will always be a part of us. ALWAYS! And no more bruises and enough fighting. Let’s just fly above it if we can and never forget. I feel his pain and pride for what pushed him over the ledge. Been there. Forever, for always, your coach I will be. FOREVER!”
But even though he sent that heartfelt text, he certainly wasn’t nice during the process, according to Ethan J. Scolnick, Pat Riley never called Wade!
While you’re watching Kelly Ripa, one more nugget: Pat Riley never called Dwyane Wade during the entire process.
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) July 7, 2016
Of course Pat I’m sure your real heartbroken. Oh look! Free cap space! You’re stone cold Pat. Stone cold.
