Some were happy, and some were sad.

While the Spurs were celebrating the championship, the Heat players were quietly packing up their belongings in the locker room.

Except for the Big Three, who had to attend the press conference, the other players left the arena one after another.

Most of them were in a relatively normal mood.

For them, although they failed to win the championship, it didn't have much impact.

They were getting paid a moderate amount of money, and most of them had signed multi-year contracts.

Now that the season was over, it was time for them to return to their lives and enjoy this rare offseason.

Finally, only the Big Three remained.

LeBron James turned to look at Chris Bosh beside him, his expression a bit complicated.

In this game, Bosh only had 9 points and 5 rebounds, a dismal performance.

In the summer of 2010, after the Heat recruited James, the last Big Three member had to be chosen between Amar'e Stoudemire and Bosh.

The situation was somewhat similar to when Tang Tian was drafted. Riley privately asked James for his opinion, and James chose Bosh without hesitation.

Bosh was in the same class as him, younger, and more suitable for him.

But now, looking at the help Bosh had brought, was his original choice really the right one?

Dwyane Wade saw James's state, got up, patted him on the shoulder, and comforted him a few words.

James nodded.

Fizdale came over to call them, and they went to the press conference together.

The reporters below the stage were a sea of faces.

Usually, they would have been happy to see so many reporters.

But now, each and every one of them looked like debt collectors in their eyes.

In addition to the Big Three, team president Pat Riley and coach Erik Spoelstra were also present.

"This is the second season since the team formed the Big Three, and the second consecutive year the team has lost in the Finals. Is this a failed lineup?"

The first question came from a reporter from ESPN, and the question was extremely sharp.

This was also expected. When you have the league's number one small forward, number two shooting guard, and top ten power forward, but still can't win the championship, it's impossible not to be questioned.

"No, of course not. All we need to do is continue to strengthen the team in the summer. In fact, reaching the Finals for two consecutive years already says something. They are very close to the championship."

Riley was calm. He had coached a group of historical superstars such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and Patrick Ewing, and had seen countless big scenes.

"Will you be the team's coach next season?"

The reporter continued to ask.

As an Asian, Spoelstra had not won a championship in two years of coaching the Big Three, and there was a lot of doubt about him.

Although the reporter didn't say it directly, the meaning of the words was actually asking whether the team would replace the head coach.

After the question was asked, James couldn't help but turn his head at this time.

When he came to Miami, he asked Riley if he was willing to come back, but Riley refused at the time.

Now that the team had failed again, if Riley could come back, it would definitely be the greatest encouragement to the Heat.

"No, I said last year that my coaching career is over."

Riley's answer was very straightforward.

He was a prophet, and his coaching career was already perfect. Even if he coached the Heat to another championship, it wouldn't be of much benefit.

Not to mention the possibility of failure. If he failed, then all his life's reputation would be ruined.

He would never do something with such a low return and high risk.

"Erik is excellent. He is the most suitable coach for this team. I have said that all we need to do is add some role players in the summer."

Riley spoke flawlessly, and James could only turn his head back with slight disappointment.

"LeBron, why were we down 0-3 at the beginning? If it weren't for that, we might have had a better chance of winning the championship."

Then the reporter pointed the finger at James again.

In fact, everyone could see that the Heat's problem was with the role players, but the role players wouldn't be here.

"It's my problem. I didn't lead this team well. I will continue to improve my skills in the summer, and I will also sit down with Dwyane and Chris to discuss. We will find a way to win."

James said while thinking.

"Yes, we actually already have some methods. We have won 2 games. We are not completely clueless."

Wade quickly added after James finished speaking.

The curtain fell on the Finals, but the fans' discussion on social media reached a new climax that night.

"Using the most low-key way to complete the most high-profile thing, Tang 'Not Low-key' the Spurs rookie 'Heaven'!"

"Yes, Duncan is the one in the spotlight, but the Godfather is just as radiant, he hit the key shot in three of the four games!"

"Yes, the Heat and the Spurs are too close in strength. 5 out of 6 games went to the final moments. Without Tang, the Spurs would not have been able to win the championship."

"If the FMVP could be shared, he would definitely be the only choice."

"Remember what I said, steal the ball from James and make a buzzer-beater to win the championship? ㄟ(▔，▔)ㄏ"

"Although it wasn't Game 7, and it was a free throw to win the game, but you can be considered an accurate prediction!"

"We can ask you to make predictions again next season!"

"Actually, losing the Finals is nothing. The Heat are just a little unlucky. As Riley said, add some role players, and the Heat will still be worth looking forward to next year!"

"The Little Emperor will be back next year!"

"Long live the Emperor, the Heat will win!"

"Where did these brain-dead fans come from? With the Heat's current space, who else can they strengthen! You actually believe Riley, the big忽悠 (hūyou, con man)!"

"Don't like Riley +1. I used to be a Heat fan. You don't know that Mourning retired early because Riley asked him to play through minor injuries when he was coaching. As a result, he kept taking painkillers to play!"

"Hehe, a senior Lakers fan can tell you that Magic Johnson was also ruined by Riley's training back then. Riley also said that Johnson did it himself."

"Yes, yes, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was forced by Riley to stay in the sauna for three hours, and he almost killed the 天勾 (tiāngōu, skyhook) on the spot. After the incident blew up, he euphemistically called it weight loss."

"Do you know why Shaq had a falling out with Riley, leading to him not being able to stay on the Heat? He was forced by Riley to do shuttle runs in public! Shaq hated training the most, but Riley took him as an example!"

"Haha, are you guys digressing? Riley is at least doing a good job with the Heat right now. He recruited the Big Three."

"And the Big Three are still young. Once they enter winning mode, they will likely build a dynasty."

"Yes, Riley is doing a great job with the Heat. He cultivated Wade and brought in LeBron and Bosh. That's great."

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