"The Heat at least made the playoffs with Butler, whether it was by way of the play-in or not. This season, however, without Butler, Miami didn't make it out of the play-in."
"In the long term, yes, the Heat are likely to become a much better team because, while Butler was a superstar, he wasn't a tier-one superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo could be in Miami should an offseason trade come to fruition."
"This season, the Heat struggled mightily all throughout and didn't get out of the play-in. So, whether the Heat were better off without Butler is debatable."
Jimmy Butler's departure from the Miami Heat has led to mixed results. The Heat made the playoffs with Butler but struggled without him, failing to advance past the play-in. While Butler's time with the Golden State Warriors has not been successful, the Heat's long-term prospects may improve with potential trades. This season, Miami achieved a better record than the previous year but still faced challenges. Pat Riley's comments suggest a belief in improvement, though the immediate impact of Butler's absence remains debatable.
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