Was the Heat a consideration before his …

Was the Heat a consideration before his decision to sign an extension because of that noise surrounding the Heat or because he has great respect for the Heat? “It’s both; it’s both,” Beal said. “This [Heat] organization is by far one of the best run in the league. What you hear from Pat Riley on down, from how coach Spo [Erik Spoelstra] is one of the best coaches in the league. You see the high character guys who come in and out. Having several championships here. It’s a championship caliber organization so you have to respect it.”