Pat Riley and Jimmy Butler, on a years-long collision course of stubbornness and inevitability, have reached their natural conclusion: an impending, public and potentially ugly divorce.

A: As stated above, this not only could be a moment that alters the course with Jimmy Butler, but also alters how Pat Riley operates going forward when it comes to his forward-facing appearances. For those who have enjoyed the raw candor, it may never again quite be the same.

Jimmy Butler and Pat Riley's relationship has been poor ever since the President of the Heat called him out publically.