?Making Guys Throw Up on Themselves?: Having Won 9 NBA Titles, ‘The Godfather?s’ Brutal Regime Gets Recalled by Former Rival Kevin Garnett

Everyone knows that the Miami Heat play the hardest. This is because of the infamous ‘Heat Culture’ that they have in South Beach. This has led to them being one of the most consistently better teams in the league without filling their team with superstars. With the effects of the culture being shown in both a good and bad way recently, Kevin Garnett shared stories he heard from the Heat players during the latest episode of “Certified Smoke”.

Having won 11 championships in the NBA as a player, coach, and executive, Pat Riley is one of the most decorated NBA figures ever. His methods may seem tough to some people, but they have proven effective in the past. But a former Warriors legend reveals that he admitted defeat after going to Riley’s training sessions.

Kevin Garnett talks about the horrific Pat Riley training stories

Kevin Garnett recently revealed what it is like for players to play in Pat Riley-run training sessions. Riley put a trash can on each corner of the basketball court. He then made people run until they could not do it anymore.

So the trash cans were for when you had to throw up. Garnett said, “The running was so tough, he was making guys throw up on themselves.” This led to Stephen Jackson talking about going for a mini-camp on the Heat. He said they made people do the three-man weave for 10 minutes.

The three-man weave drill requires quick running, sudden jump stops, giving chest passes, and then running again. So it’s a complex drill that requires both coordination and stamina. But to do it for 10 minutes continuously is an extreme test.

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Stephen Jackson said, “I don’t wanna play here, I do not want to play here.”

Garnett explained that these training camps would test a player’s love and commitment to the NBA. To this, Jackson quickly replied, “I did not love the game as much as I thought.”

Does the heat culture have its downsides?

Recently, players have started to express concerns regarding the ‘Heat culture’ and why it might not always be the ultimate solution. Gilbert Arenas recently revealed that veteran star players won’t prefer going to the Heat because of their tough regime and rules. Having to keep your body fat under 10% after having played in the league for 12 years is difficult for many players.

In an interview on JJ Redick’s podcast, Andre Iguodala revealed his side of the Heat culture. He played for Miami recently. He said that being locked in the whole time affects you a lot when you make a mistake on the court. Iguodala explained how the players felt horrible whenever they missed an open shot.

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Well, even with downsides like these, players like LeBron James have gone to the Heat and proven they can win. It just requires the right personnel and people who are willing to put in the work.

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