Pat Riley’s Tough Love

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Recorded02 Jul 2026

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Pat Riley's demanding leadership style takes center stage as Joe Rose and Dave Hyde discuss how the Heat president has never been afraid to challenge his players with tough love, and why that approach has become far less common in today's sports landscape. The guys revisit the Jimmy Butler saga in Miami, examine how Riley handled the situation, and also look back at the Heat's decision to bench Kel'el Ware despite his obvious potential, debating the balance between player development, accountability, and maintaining the organization's championship culture.

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