Giannis praises Pat Riley before joining Miami Heat

Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke about his respect for Pat Riley, referring to him as 'Mr. Pat.' This remark came during his introduction to the Miami Heat, where Antetokounmpo expressed excitement about playing for the franchise and helping them succeed. He mentioned the intimidating atmosphere of Riley's office and emphasized the importance of showing respect to legends in the sport. The comments come as Antetokounmpo joins the Heat, aiming to contribute significantly to the team's performance.

• 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — “I call him Mr. Pat. He told me ‘just call me Pat’ …