DeMarcus Cousins Names Who Should Replace Pat Riley

Pat Riley has been behind the Miami Heat for years now and is one of the most important figures in modern sports.

But no man can work forever, and the 79-year-old will eventually retire.

So, who will take over his responsibilities with the Heat when Riley finally steps down?

Speaking on “Run It Back,” former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins said that Bob Myers, previously of the Golden State Warriors, should fill Riley’s place.

“With Pat Riley walking out the door, a name that’s been really quiet lately, Bob Myers going to Miami. He’d be top-notch for that,” Cousins said, per NBACentral.

DeMarcus Cousins thinks Bob Myers could go to Miami to replace Pat Riley

“With Pat Riley walking out the door, a name that’s been really quiet lately, Bob Myers going to Miami. He’d be top-notch for that.”

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Myers was the general manager of the Golden State Warriors from 2012 to 2023.

As basketball fans can remember, this was a hugely important period for the Warriors, and they won multiple championships during that time.

For his hard work, Myers was named NBA Executive of the Year twice during his tenure.

Since retiring from that role, Myers has been all over the television and has given his opinion and analysis to ESPN.

It seems like he is quite comfortable in his new job, but would he be willing to return to the league if the Heat called him?

Being Heat president could give Myers the ability to reshape the team and start its next chapter.

Of course, taking over for Riley would also be a huge honor that Myers would be proud of.

Right now, he likes his job, and it looks like Riley isn’t stepping down.

But when that day comes, Heat fans should take another look at Myers.

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