How Miami Heat’s Twitter Reacted To Pat Riley’s “Run It Back” Comments

Miami Heat president Pat Riley said he would be “fine” with the current Miami Heat roster if they don’t make a major acquisition.

That’s the last thing Heat fans wanted to hear.

Heat fans pic.twitter.com/c9A7CLbc9E
— Kory Waldron (@Just_KWal) June 21, 2023

Heat fans right now.. pic.twitter.com/8LYJEZMrSB
— Van (@vanman_1000) June 21, 2023

Throughout the season, the fanbase constantly expressed frustration toward Riley for his “run it back” comments after coming short of the NBA Finals in 2022. And now, they are exuding these same irritated feelings before the season even starts.

Heat Culture = Hardest way possible
— sami 🏎️..💨 (@PatRileyBurner) June 22, 2023

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— 💔✌🏽 (@HeatRuinedme) June 21, 2023

The team’s Finals run was commendable but exceeded expectations. They were clearly outmatched by the Denver Nuggets with their lack of size and reliance on role players like Gabe Vincent and Caleb Martin. Many believe a superstar addition or a few more pieces could propel the Heat to a championship. Riley, however, seems content with the current roster.

Pat Riley in his last 2 years

- Traded Dedmon for money
- picked up Cody Zeller from the street
- signed Kevin Love https://t.co/Hkaf0bAC6G
— Heat Clips 🎬 (@Demar305) June 21, 2023

Some are worried the organization is wasting opportunities to win with Jimmy Butler in star form. They’ve already lost out on Bradley Beal, and the Damian Lillard ordeal is looking extremely unlikely. Fans may have to live with the fact that they probably aren’t making a big splash this offseason.

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Jayden Armant is a contributor to Inside the Heat. He is a student at Howard University. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.