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Breaking the Damian Lillard deadlock

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Imagine falling in love with a girl and the feeling is mutual. However, her strict parents would have no part in it. The obedient girl is not Juliet, she will not push through with your relationship if her parents do not approve. Even if she likes you and no one else, she will break up with you unless her parents approve. What would you do? How much are you willing to give?

This is a simplified personification of the Damian Lillard deadlock. Most readers would know who or what fills the roles. In this type of situation, how much leverage does the Miami Heat have?