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Mike Bianchi: Hallelujah! Let us rejoice at the death of Nets, Lakers and NBA ‘super teams.’

Dearly Beloved,

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 27, 2022

Ira Winderman: Heat, Pat Riley have draft decisions of their own

ATLANTA — From the Department of Why Bother?, the NBA took the time on Monday to break the tie for the Miami Heat’s 2022 first-round draft pick, with No. 27 now belonging to Pat Riley and his front office.

Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022

Dave Hyde: Jimmy Butler ready to step into Miami Heat playoffs, define himself

In the center of it all, still the most important player on the court, Jimmy Butler prepared for the coming stage by going one-on-one against 6-foot-4 reserve Javonte Smart, backing in for an easy basket.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022

‘Winning Time’: Fun HBO series on ’80s Lakers as flashy as the team

Talented cast embodies the flawed but fascinating stars of the era, from Pat Riley and Jerry Buss to Kareem to Magic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2022

Greg Cote: Mount Rushmore on steroids: The top 15 figures (non-athlete) in Miami team sports history

Presidents Day on Monday, the national holiday for White House occupants through history, got us thinking about the leaders of distinction across the decades in Miami and South Florida major team sports.

Miami Herald · Feb 22, 2022

‘Definitely a champion’: Heat coach Erik Spoelstra considered one of the NBA’s greats

Erik Spoelstra was handed the reins to the Miami Heat after his mentor, Pat Riley, decided to step down from coaching after 11 seasons as the Heat’s coach. When he stepped down, Riley called Spoelstra a “man that was born to coach.”

Tribune News Service · Feb 20, 2022