Miami Heat: Recap From Pat Riley Media Conference Call

Miami Heat President Pat Riley held a conference call Friday with local media. 

Ethan Skolnick of Five Reasons Sports was on the call, here are some of his takeaways along with others from local outlets.

Riley spoke about Andre Iguodala and the organization’s reset:

Pat Riley calls Iguodala an “elite” defender and “you don’t lose everything in 7 months.” @5ReasonsSports

— Ethan J. Skolnick of @5ReasonsSports (@EthanJSkolnick) February 7, 2020

Pat isn’t worried about Iguodala being 36. “There’s a guy in LA who just turned 35,” Riles said. #youknowwho

— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) February 7, 2020

Pat Riley on the trade helping the Heat’s defense: “That was part of it. We know that Andre is an elite defender. On the ball, one through four.”

— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) February 7, 2020

Riley said Butler’s best years will not be wasted, “We will get players and get what we need in the next year or two.” But said wouldn’t compromise future.

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) February 7, 2020

Riley says “I am all about now”…

“We are committed to getting back to winning and contending for a world championship. And we will.”

Says he is “disappointed.”

“I wanted everything.”

But didn’t want to blow up a 2 year plan. @5ReasonsSports

— Ethan J. Skolnick of @5ReasonsSports (@EthanJSkolnick) February 7, 2020

On Waiters, JJ, and Winslow:

Riley on waiters and JJ: “The coverage speaks for itself.”

Does say injuries hurt their runs with Heat. @5ReasonsSports

— Ethan J. Skolnick of @5ReasonsSports (@EthanJSkolnick) February 7, 2020

Riley on Winslow: “that was the most difficult part. Gonna miss him.”@5ReasonsSports

— Ethan J. Skolnick of @5ReasonsSports (@EthanJSkolnick) February 7, 2020

Riley about the one that got away (for now).

Pat Riley said he likes Gallinari, and some disappointment; “I think he would have fit in really well. But it didn’t work out.”

— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) February 7, 2020

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