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. The Heat confirmed as much on Friday,

Butler and Riley once shared dreams of winning a championship together in South Florida. How did things get this bad?

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.