Riley, Antetokounmpo would be excited to have James in Miami
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Key Points:
- Pat Riley and Giannis Antetokounmpo have expressed interest in LeBron James returning to the Miami Heat, but are awaiting James' decision as a free agent.
- Riley has communicated with James' agent, Rich Paul, highlighting Miami's favorable conditions like no state tax and good weather, while acknowledging other teams like the Golden State Warriors are also pursuing James.
- Antetokounmpo praised James' skills and championship experience, saying he would be excited to play alongside him but emphasized that the decision ultimately rests with James and his family.
- Riley celebrated the acquisition of Antetokounmpo and indicated that adding another star like James would depend on organic developments and the team's future needs.
- The Heat remain optimistic about their current roster but are patiently waiting to see where James will play his 24th NBA season.
