In Eyes Of NBA Fans, Miami Heat's Pat Riley Has Gone From The Godfather To ... Joe Biden?

Anthony Pasciolla | Jul 1, 2024

Aug 12, 2023; Springfield, MA, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley walks the red carpet at the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports / Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

It's been a ruthless offseason for Miami Heat team president Pat Riley because NBA fans are grilling him for his silence in the open free agency market.

Riley and the Heat's front office have yet to make a move outside of re-signing veteran Kevin Love while the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, and Boston Celtics made serious moves. It has led fans to draw an unexpected comparison with President Joe Biden.

Pat Riley has become the Joe Biden of free agency. pic.twitter.com/TQlFlq9OUu

— David (@davidarecibopr) July 1, 2024

The Sixers made their major splash early Monday morning by signing star Paul George to a four-year contract along with minor acquisitions of Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon. The Knicks are one of the most active teams this summer, trading for Mikal Bridges and re-signing OG Anunoby. While the Celtics have not brought in any new talent, retaining guard Derrick White was crucial.

Whole conference done got better and Pat Riley doing his best Joe Biden impression

— 📺 (@RealTweetsOnly) July 1, 2024

Guard Tyler Herro remains the Heat's top available trade piece as a 24-year-old with slight flashes of All-Star potential. If the Heat are no longer in love with Herro as a part of their core, entertaining trades is the sensible next step. Last offseason showed the former Sixth Man of the Year's trade market value is shaky, but fans would find satisfaction in any meaningful deal.

Pat Riley is Joe Biden long lost brother https://t.co/jPhDQzfkZI

— R.I.P Jas (@Destiny9888) July 1, 2024

While NBA fans are going a bit overboard with the comparison, there's no denying Riley must do something if the Heat hope to avoid a third straight appearance in the Play-In Tournament.

Anthony Pasciolla works as a contributing writer to Inside the Heat. He can be reached at ampasciolla@gmail.com or follow him on X @AnthonyPasci.

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