In his season-ending press conference, Pat Riley discussed the impact of new CBA rules limiting free agency as a way to strengthen the Miami Heat. He emphasized a different thought process now compared to past years, where they could plan for future championships. He noted that major changes aren't necessary, but adjustments are vital following a taxing season on coach Erik Spoelstra. Riley also reflected on team dynamics and mentioned how the Jimmy Butler situation significantly affected the team's performance.
The rules have changed. We could plan back then before the CBA was changed ... Now, because of all of these CBA machinations, there's a different thought process.
I do believe we have to make changes. There's no doubt. ... Those two losses were humbling.
He will figure this out. He knows we need to defend. He needs to make whatever kind of changes he needs to make on the offense.
There's no doubt what happened with Jimmy had a tremendous impact on our team. The buck stops here.
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