It is why his preference of landing spots includes the Miami Heat, as well as the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves. The commonality there is front offices that command respect and coaching staffs that make good players better. With the Heat it is Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra. With the Spurs it is R.C. Buford and Gregg Popovich. With the Timberwolves, it is the culture change delivered by Tom Thibodeau. That list has been confirmed by the Sun Sentinel, with it still somewhat unclear how the New York Knicks have also been linked to the disgruntled Cleveland Cavaliers guard.