Mike Ryan

I happen to think that this is a pretty good NBA draft, so I don't think three draft spots is a small thing.

I think it's a helpful thing, especially with this franchise's pursuit of a superstar.

I think that there's going to be a good player, but a better player at 12 than 15, just applying basic logic.

But the way that I've experienced these play-ins, dating back to the Bulls one, in which that path ended with a majestic run to the NBA Finals, is when they're down, I'm like, yeah.

Yeah.

And when they pull ahead, I'm like, yeah, that's Heat basketball.

It's very strange for me watching this because I am a Heat fan.

It's weird.

I can step back and have the macro view of what's better for this franchise is for them to lose.

But I am still a Heat fan.

And when my team starts winning in a big game, because these games do tend to feel big, it's win or go home.

I get proud when the team shows heart.

It's a weird experience for me.

Good player.

Could have been Kamen.

I wasn't on the air.

I shouldn't have said that.

Nobody would have known.

Yeah, you shouldn't have said that.

He's a good player.