Pat Riley is old school. So are his attempts at humor.
Shortly after the NBA Draft ended past midnight Friday morning, the Heat’s championship architect walked into the media room at AmericanAirlines Arena, banged his knuckles against the table and proceeded to make the sound effect he thought suited the occassion.
“Bam!” Riley shouted before cracking a smile and explaining why the Heat took Kentucky big man Edrice “Bam” Adebayo – a player projected by most to go later in the first round – with the 14th pick in Thursday’s draft.
“He’s not 7-1 like Hassan but he plays like him at 6-9.