“You never want to get in a fight with someone who has nothing to lose. And Pat has nothing to lose.” ESPN stated that an anonymous executive warned Jimmy Butler not to go against the team’s president. Many players have chimed in about the situation with the Miami franchise and their ‘Heat Culture.’ Where even superstars like Shaquille O’Neal, and Dwyane Wade don’t get to do what they want. Now, the latest person to share their thoughts on the situation is DeMarcus Cousins.

“It’s obvious, (the Miami Heat) don’t take care of their superstars. Shaq has come out. Hall of Famer, top 10 player all time. D-Wade, top 3 shooting guard of all time. LeBron James, arguably the greatest of all time if it didn’t go well for these guys, (chuckles) then the proof is in the pudding. Pat Riley doesn’t care.” Boogie Cousins stated during his appearance on Run It Back.

The 4x All-Star also ended his statement by highlighting Pat Riley’s way of working. “It’s his way or no way, so it is what it is.”

This sentiment has been prevalent ever since the Butler trade rumors started. However, it got over the point when the Heat star was suspended for 7 games because of “multiple instances of conduct detrimental.” The outspoken 6x All-Star in his last interview stated he wanted to find his ‘joy’ back for playing basketball. This also indicates that Miami wasn’t probably the place, which intensified the trade talks. The treatment of the Marquette Alum just like Dwyane Wade made the former Celtics champion call out the Heat president.

“Look at when Heat Culture started.” Paul Pierce on Speak on FS1 would list names like Shaquille O’Neal, Alonzo Mourning, Udonis Haslem, and Dwyane Wade as the core. “Look what he’s [Riley] done to a star player since Heat Culture started. He ran Shaq out of town. You ran LeBron out of town. You ran D-Wade out of town.” And if you think other players are wrong with their assessment of Pat Riley, then let’s look at the player who was on the receiving end.

Dwyane Wade bluntly spoke about his treatment

If you think, being the first player in the franchise’s history to receive a statue only had a good time, then one is wrong. Born in Chicago, D-Wade spent the majority of his career with Miami and even celebrated against his native team. Yes, the same celebration ‘This is my house’ in the 08-09 season against the Chicago Bulls.

But in 2016, Dwyane Wade left his ‘home’ of 13 seasons. “I didn’t like how they handled me and so I had to go… It’s certain things that I have to look at of how I’m being treated, how I’m being respected, and all these things and I just didn’t feel that was given back to me at that time in my career.”

Although the Flash did not name Pat Riley, one can understand who he was referring to. Initially, the Heat offered $20 million, and by the time they $40 million, Dwyane Wade had already set his mind. It seems history is repeating itself as Jimmy Butler is on the other side of the Heat President. But will the outcome be any different or will the 6x All-Star too end up in a new home?