CLEVELAND ---- LeBron James got a close look at what has eluded him during his seven years in the NBA. And Miami Heat President Pat Riley, who met with James and his group on Friday, easily obliged. "These people [James and his group] need to see who we are," said Riley at his hotel, shortly after his session with...
Pat Riley celebrated the 2006 NBA title with Shaq in Miami. CLEVELAND ---- LeBron James got a close look at what has eluded him during his seven years in the NBA. And Miami Heat President Pat Riley, who met with James and his group on Friday, easily obliged.
"These people [James and his group] need to see who we are," said Riley at his hotel, shortly after his session with James. "They need to see me, Andy [Elisburg], Zo [Alonzo Mourning], Spo [coach Erik Spoelsra], Mickey [Arison] and Nick [Arison] --- and the rings."
Riley has won five NBA titles as a coach. His last with the Miami Heat in 2006.
Riley and his Heat contingent of owner Micky Arison, Senior Vice President Andy Elisburg, VP of Basketball Operations Nick Arison, VP of Player Programs Mourning and coach Spoelstra arrived at James' office in two black SUVs at 10:30 a.m. and left at 1:50 p.m.
It was the longest meeting with James by any team so far. Riley also met with James' agent, Leon Rose, the night before.
"The meeting was very relaxed," said Riley, who left the meeting cautiously optimistic. "We all know him."
Riley, along with the Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls, New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks, hope to know James a little better after this free agency recruiting process.
Riley hopes to team Dwyane Wade with another superstar like James, Chris Bosh, Carlos Boozer and or Amare Stoudemire.
James is scheduled to meet with the Bulls and Cavaliers on Saturday.