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Davion Mitchell, a player on the Miami Heat, has described his experience with head coach Pat Riley in a recent interview. Mitchell admits that the most nerve-wracking aspect of his interactions with Riley is the annual pre-season meeting at the close of each year. He explains that every time they meet, he feels his heart racing rapidly as if it has started to pound in his chest.

Mitchell is unsure of the reason behind this overwhelming sensation, but he acknowledges it as a part of the process. When he enters the room for these meetings, he is greeted by Riley, who is known for being one of the most approachable and open-minded figures in the basketball world. Mitchell commends Riley's ability to engage in conversation on various topics, making the player feel comfortable discussing anything.

Riley's initial focus during their first meeting was on Mitchell's body fat percentage, emphasizing the need for him to reduce it to improve his performance. This concern carried over into subsequent meetings, with Riley reminding Mitchell of his goal to reach a specific body fat percentage. Even though Mitchell had adapted to this aspect of his relationship with Riley, he understood that the coach had high expectations for him to maintain his physical condition throughout the season.