Through all the hate sometimes we forget these guys are humans who came from the toughest odds

Although their season ended in a loss the Heat players are offering words of encouragement to the Hornets squad

Shai on Dillon Brooks A great guy no matter what people say about him he's a really good guy when you get to know him All that villain stuff it doesn't faze me I know exactly who Dillon is He had a hell of a series Keep getting better I'm proud of him

Cade Cunningham Never say die Detroit grit It's what we've been talking about all year Not everybody gets the opportunity to have a challenge like this in life So I'm just trying to make the most of it

Tari Eason on getting out of his slump We had a team meeting and guys told me We need you I appreciate everyone and Alpi through this stretch He spoke confidence into me Sengun It helped him that it came from everyone We dont just talk behind him or one-on-one but in front of everyone

Daniel Gaffords shirt said faith isnt for the weak Faith isnt for the weak because god gives his tests to his strongest soldiers Most definitely and I really cant go deep into that with the stuff thats going on with the Ivey situation

Rudy Gobert believes he was snubbed in DPOY voting Not the first time I get disrespected probably not the last I'm gonna keep being myself If they wanna disrespect greatness take it for granted whatever sooner or later they'll realize the impact