The tallest man in the room has spent a good part of the past month trying to make himself invisible. Alonzo Mourning knows he is many things: an intimidating presence even in his post-playing days, a giant among benefactors of those in need in South Florida, a passionate proponent of the Miami Heat's "culture" of perseverance. But when it comes to his title of vice president of player programs for the Heat, he also appreciates he is a neophyte NBA executive, one with plenty to learn. So as Heat President Pat Riley made free-agent pitches earlier this month to LeBron James, Chris Bosh and even the Heat's own Dwyane Wade, and as Heat owner Micky Arison lent his presence to those sessions, Mourning said he "soaked it all in." Read more: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-ira-nba-column-s072410,0,1540819.column
