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Patrick James Riley (Pat)
Position: Guard-Forward ▪ Shoots: Right
Height: 6-4 ▪ Weight: 205 lbs.
Born: March 20, 1945 in Rome, New York
High School: Linton in Schenectady, New York
College: University of Kentucky
Draft: San Diego Rockets, 1st round (7th pick, 7th overall), 1967 NBA Draft
NBA Debut: October 14, 1967
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Coach in 2008 (Full List)
As Coach: 24 Yrs, 1210-694, .636 W-L% (Full Record)
As Executive: MIA franchise, 2008-2013 (Full Record)
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News -- June 2013
- 6/13 The Picket Fence: 2013 Overrated/Underrated/Breakout List (Part 2): Note: This article also appears on Raptors Republic. So after discussing who I thought was overrated in the NBA, up next is my...
- 6/13 HoopsHabit: Denver Nuggets: Top 5 Candidates To Replace George Karl: With George Karl‘s sudden and somewhat unexpected [...]The post Denver Nuggets: Top 5 Candidates To Replace George Karl...
- 6/12 Celtics Life: Larry Bird's Top 10 NBA Finals Performances: Part 2: Part 2: The conclusion of the Top 10 Larry Bird NBA Finals performances. Find 10-6 here. By Cort Reynolds With the...
- 6/10 Pickin' Splinters: Re-watching game 1, thoughts before game 2 and why tonight affects LeBron’s legacy: By Joe Manganiello In the hours before game two, I decided to revisit game one – a phenomenal game – to pinpoint what...
- 6/7 HoopsHabit: NBA: Are Coach of the Year Winners Cursed?: The Denver Nuggets “parted ways” with coach George Karl [...]The post NBA: Are Coach of the Year Winners Cursed? appeared...
- 6/6 NBA Jerks: Legendary Opinions: Dr. J And Phil Jackson Pick Spurs Over Heat In NBA Finals: Not everyone sees an easy Finals win in the Heat’s future. The Doctor of the Hardwood Julius Erving and the Master of the Zen...
- 6/6 Double Dribble: LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan – A Statistical Comparison (Pace Adjusted): In response to a quote from Pat Riley wherein he stated that LeBron James may be the best player ever, there’s been a healthy...
- 6/5 NBA Jerks: 2013 NBA Finals Preview and Schedule: San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat: The marquee rumble we’ve all been waiting for is here: new dynasty hopefuls, the Miami Heat, will be taking on a dynasty that...
News -- May 2013
- 5/28 Cowbell Kingdom: Fact sheet: Front office candidates for Vivek Ranadivé and the Sacramento KingsGetting to know the reported candidates in consideration to lead the new Kings front office...
- 5/23 HoopsHabit: Los Angeles Clippers: Owner Hints Chris Paul at Root of Coach Firing: The Los Angeles Clippers announced on Tuesday, May 21, [...]The post Los Angeles Clippers: Owner Hints Chris Paul at Root of...
- 5/19 HoopsHabit: Miami Heat: Are LeBron James and Dwyane Wade The Best 1-2 Punch In The NBA?: Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. Michael Jordan [...]The post Miami Heat: Are LeBron James and Dwyane Wade The Best 1-2...
- 5/8 NBA Injury News: Nets rumors: Phil Jackson turns down Brooklyn: It was reported yesterday that the Brooklyn Nets extended an offer to Phil Jackson to replace P.J. Carlesimo as the team's next...
- 5/7 Double Dribble: LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan – A Statistical Comparison (Pace Adjusted): In response to a quote from Pat Riley wherein he stated that LeBron James may be the best player ever, there’s been a healthy...
News -- April 2013
- 4/27 NBA Injury News: Raptors rumors: Toronto eyeing Phil Jackson: The Toronto Raptors are considering making a run at former Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson, according...
- 4/18 NBA Injury News: NBA rumors: Phil Jackson ‘itching’ for return: Former head coach Phil Jackson has been retired for roughly the past two seasons, but he’s “become increasingly interested”...
- 4/15 NBA Jerks: NBA Finals 2013: Predicting A Winner: The NBA 2013 Playoffs are still not locked in place, and with everyday developments like Kenneth Faried’s injury in Denver and...
- 4/7 HoopsHabit: Dallas Mavericks: Blueprint for the Post-Dirk Nowitzki Era: Dirk Nowitzki has been the guy for the Dallas Mavericks [...]The post Dallas Mavericks: Blueprint for the Post-Dirk Nowitzki Era...
News -- March 2013
- 3/30 HoopsHabit: NBA: Top 10 Underpaid Players of 2012-13: "Much like my grandmother takes every Sunday morning to meticulously go through dozens of different grocery store inserts to find...
- 3/29 The Wages of Wins Journal: What fans say is not always what they mean!Dre examines the notion that fans actually know what they want....
- 3/28 Tyler's Think Tank: Heat's Streak by the Numbers: Unless you've been living under a rock since Groundhog Day, you probably heard how the Miami Heat put together an insane winning...
- 3/14 HoopsHabit: Miami Heat: Winning Streak One of NBA’s Best Ever: The Miami Heat extended their winning streak to 20 game [...]The post Miami Heat: Winning Streak One of NBA’s Best Ever appeared...
News -- February 2013
- 2/27 The Basketball Champs Belt: Remembering Dr. Buss: By Fred CervantezPhoto by the authorIt was a beautiful day in Los Angeles. A cool breeze drifted through Chick Hearn Court andthe...
- 2/7 The High Phive: Things ARE worse as the 76ers lose to Indiana 88-69: Someone needs to knock some sense in to Doug Collins. It’s obvious that something has to change or else the 76ers need to get...
News -- January 2013
- 1/8 Celtics Life: Heat may sign Chris "Birdman" Andersen; Why aren't the Celtics interested?: The two big names that went unsigned this offseason were Kenyon Martin and Chris Andersen, largely due to character issues....
News -- December 2012
- 12/26 Como Juega: Showtime Clippers: EL PARTIDO Tras su reciente victoria ante Denver, los Clippers hoy se encuentran en una situación impensada hasta hace solo un...
- 12/12 Bright Side Of The Sun: 12 is a magical number in Phoenix Suns history: In all of NBA history, there were just 349 players to wear the number 12. Ironically (or perhaps irony...
News -- November 2012
- 11/30 Z krainy NBA: Nie zadzieraj z dziadziusiem: Papa Stern najwyraźniej nie wytrzymał i fakt, że Heat wygrali ze Spurs w ostatnich sekundach meczu to dla niego zbyt mało...
- 11/9 Z krainy NBA: Mike Brown poleciał: Niezbyt długo trwała przygoda Mike’a Browna z Los Angeles Lakers. Wytrzymał 1 sezon i 5 meczów, po czym został zwolniony...
- 11/6 Z krainy NBA: 3on3 Z krainą NBA – wstęp do sezonu (#1): Największe oczekiwania na ten sezon ? Drużyna, która zaliczyła największy spadek w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem ? Kogo...
News -- August 2012
- 8/2 HoopsHabit: NBA: Did Referees Decide The Winner of The 2011-12 Season?: The NBA has been the target of a lot of criticism lately as it pertains to their referees. Well before the Tim Donaghy scandal,...
News -- July 2012
- 7/15 Miami Heat Index: Ray Allen: Old Men and the NBA Finals: Ray Allen will have to be a once-in-a-generation player to meet Pat Riley's expectations for the "new generation of athletes"...
- 7/12 Miami Heat Index: Free Agency Cinema: Short-Term Thinking: AnyClipPlayer.load(["#AnyClipPlayer", {clipid:'5Hu14Y7YJht2b',publisherid:'7042',domid:'flashContent',autoplay:'true'}]); This...
- 7/8 Celtics Life: Wojnarowski: Ray Allen specifically chose Miami to "stick it to the Celtics": Adrian Wojnarowski is one of the best national writers out there. He usually has the scoops, so when I got wind that he was...
- 7/4 Miami Heat Index: HEAT Check: Wade vs. Kobe, Riley's Convos with Jordan & LeBron and a HEAT Junkie Were Hottest Topics in June: Miami HEAT won their second championship in June but the most po**** articles on the blog covered the difference between...
News -- June 2012
- 6/26 Miami Heat Index: Dwyane Wade vs. Kobe Bryant: Key Difference Is Sacrifice: Fans like to compare Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant on the court, but it's their differences off-the-court that separates...
- 6/24 Miami Heat Index: LeBron James: No Jumper Needed For Finals MVP: LeBron James was criticized in 2011 for letting his offensive game fall apart after his jumpshot failed him. His jumper...
- 6/24 Miami Heat Index: Miami HEAT and the Pat Riley Effect: Under Pat Riley's presidency, the Miami Heat set themselves apart from every other franchise founded after the NBA-ABA Merger. History The...
- 6/21 Miami Heat Index: HEAT Check: Conversations Between Pat Riley, Michael Jordan and LeBron James: Have you ever wondered what Pat Riley says to LeBron James before big games? Riley & Jordan This youtube video and...
- 6/21 Miami Heat Index: Miami HEAT Game 5 Theme Music: Already Home: Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem & Coach Spo won a title on the road... ALREADY, so why would they go back on the road when...
- 6/10 Tyler's Think Tank: Thoughts on Game 7: After a 94-90 Game 5 Celtics win down in Miami that was just as thrilling as it was improbable, hopes were high that this...
- 6/10 Miami Heat Index: HEATcast: Before & After Games 6 and 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals: Doubt and disappointment from Miami HEAT fans after Game 5 changed to awe and joy after LeBron James performance in...
News -- May 2012
- 5/9 Miami Heat Index: LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan: Where's the Beef?: LeBron James comment to David Aldridge about Michael Jordan indicate His Airness is holding a grudge that started long...
News -- April 2012
- 4/28 Miami Heat Index: HEAT Check: Inside Look at the Wizards Franchise That Beat Miami by 34 Points: On the last night of The Don't Give A **** Season, the Miami HEAT got embarrassed by perhaps the most embarrassing team...
- 4/22 Miami Heat Index: HEATcast: 2012 HEAT Awards & White Hot Playoff Matchups: Who are the most valuable Miami HEAT players, coaches and executives? Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com joined the...
- 4/6 Miami Heat Index: HEATcast: Critical Success Factors for the Last Month of the Season: Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com joined the Miami Heat Index to discuss the biggest things for Miami HEAT fans to watch in...
News -- March 2012
- 3/12 Z krainy NBA: [Drużyna (bez) pierścienia] “Wygrać jeden, dla wujka Reg’a” [vol.3]: Czas na trzeci odcinek naszej opowieści. W poszukiwaniu kolejnego wybitnego no ring gracza wybierzemy się aż do Indianapolis,...
News -- February 2012
- 2/26 Miami Heat Index: Mario Chalmers: Haters Ain't Nothing But Fuel, Doubters Ain't Nothing But Fools: Mario Chalmers has been using haters as fuel to prove doubters wrong his entire career. Miami Herald beat reporter Joseph...
- 2/9 Miami Heat Index: Mickell Gladness: Was His Release Business or Personal? Signs of Savvy or Corruption?: Screenshot from the 2011-12 HEAT Intro Video Why did the Miami HEAT release Mickell Gladness instead of Eddy Curry? The...
- 2/8 Miami Heat Index: Shane Battier: STRESSED OUT: Apparently, Shane Battier is stressed out. Here are a few tips to relieve his stress. There are few things I hate more than...
- 2/8 Z krainy NBA: Od zera do bohatera – Jeremy Lin: 20 grudnia 2011 Golden State Warriors zwolnili Jeremy’ego Lina, żeby zrobić miejsce w salary cap na pozyskaniu DeAndre...
News -- January 2012
- 1/20 Miami Heat Index: HEAT Check: 2012 NBA GM Survey: The 2012 NBA General Manager Survey results show front offices spend more time thinking about the Miami HEAT than the Los Angeles...
- 1/17 Miami Heat Index: Dwyane Wade: What to Expect From Life After 30: Dwyane Wade celebrated his 30th birthday over the weekend. What should his fans expect in the future as he struggles with injuries...
- 1/12 Z krainy NBA: Warriors pokonują kolejnych faworytów: Przyjeżdżanie przez faworytów rozgrywek do Oakland robi się coraz bardziej niebezpieczne. Porażki zaliczyli tam już Chicago...
News -- December 2011
- 12/26 Miami Heat Index: Pay What You Owe: **** Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa: It’s time to try something different since the Miami HEAT didn’t get the free agents they wanted for Christmas. Scrooged After...
- 12/11 Back Picks: Does Market Size Really Matter?: I’m told the NBA lockout wasn’t merely about money. I buy that notion. “System Issues” were at the heart...
- 12/7 Miami Heat Index: LeBron James Interview with Rachel Nichols: HEAT vs. Hate, Against All Odds: Can LeBron James resist the dark side to help the Miami HEAT win a title this season? When Dwyane Wade said the HEAT...
News -- November 2011
- 11/4 Miami Heat Index: HEAT Check: How Will Miami Heat Beat the Hate to Win a Title?: The difference between the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals was not the difference between love and hate,...
- 11/1 Celtics Life: NBA Owner Fined for Wanting to End the Lockout: In another sign that the NBA has serious issues, Miami Heat owner Micky Arison was fined $500,000 dollars by David Stern for responding...
News -- October 2011
- 10/17 Miami Heat Index: Heat Check: September 2011: Beef, friendship, free agency, the NBA Lockout and Troy Davis were the hottest topics on the Miami Heat Index in September. Another...
- 10/4 Miami Heat Index: Heat Check: September 2011: Beef, friendship, free agency, the NBA Lockout and Troy Davis were the hottest topics on the Miami Heat Index in September.Another...
- 10/4 Miami Heat Index: Zydrunas Ilgauskas: Retrospective by the Numbers: A statistical summary of Zydrunas Ilgauskas’ career with the Miami Heat after his retirement.This article will use Win Score...
News -- September 2011
- 9/7 Miami Heat Index: Erik Spoelstra and the Heat **** List Dilemma: Should Erik Spoelstra’s dad be put on the Heat **** List?There’s a problem with the Heat **** List. No, it’s not a lack...
- 9/4 Miami Heat Index: Dwyane Wade & LeBron James: Did the King Murder Wade On His Own ****: Classic Nas quote from his Jay-Z diss record, "Ether"Was LeBron James’ performance last season better than Dwyane Wade’s?This...
News -- August 2011
- 8/31 Miami Heat Index: Mario Chalmers: Ghost of Point Guard Past, Present and Future: Mario Chalmers is the past, present and future solution for the Miami HEAT at point guard.The following headline was posted at...
- 8/25 Z krainy NBA: James Worthy – zawodnik który nie odczuwał presji: James Worthy – zawodnik na którego zawsze można było liczyć w wielkich spotkaniach, który swoje najlepsze mecze rozgrywał...
News -- July 2011
- 7/28 Z krainy NBA: Dwight Howard nigdy nie zagra w Heat: Saga pod tytułem “Gdzie zagra w kolejnych latach Dwight Howard” jest jednym z najbardziej chodliwych tematów tego...
- 7/27 Miami Heat Index: Heat Produced: Cost Efficiency: LeBron signs his HEAT contract. He's ambidextrous.(Picture from hiphophoney.com)LeBron James was the most underpaid player on...
- 7/4 Miami Heat Index: Heat Check: James Jones Opted Out. The Sky Is Blue, Too.: It should not be a surprise that James Jones declined the option for the last year of his contract at the veteran’s minimum.Jones...
News -- June 2011
- 6/28 BBR Blog: Players & Coaches Who Won Championships With Multiple Teams: BBR user Kenneth asked: "I have a question regarding players and coaches with NBA titles--which player(s) and coach(es) have won...
- 6/7 Z krainy NBA: Znani kandydaci na trenera Pistons: Dzień po tym jak oficjalnie ogłoszono rozstanie z Johnem Kuesterem jako trenerem Pistons, pojawiają się już spekulacje...
News -- May 2011
- 5/28 Load O' Bull: Spoelstra Beat Thibs at His Own Game to Advance Past Bulls... And It Hurts: The sadface following the Heat ending the Bulls' amazing season with a 83-80 Game 5 win to face the Mavs in the NBA Finals. There'll...
- 5/23 Chasing 23: Chris Bosh Is SoftThe Heat's #3 option needs to show more cajones for the Heat to succeed....
- 5/22 Miami Heat Index: Miami Heat Podcast: The Eastern Conference Finals Comes to Miami 1-1: Bloggers from the Miami Heat Index, Hot Hot Hoops and HeatFreak.com review Games 1-2 and preview Games 3-4 of the Eastern Conference...
- 5/11 Load O' Bull: HAHA! Now, Seriously, What Idiots Effed Up Their Executive of the Year Votes?: Bulls GM Gar Forman and Heat Sith Lord Pat Riley were announced as the co-Executives of the Year for the 2010-11 NBA season,...
- 5/2 Miami Heat Index: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat is Order vs. Chaos: The GenesisThis article will use Win Score and Estimated Wins Produced, statistical models created by Professor David Berri from...
News -- April 2011
- 4/23 Chasing 23: The Role of the Enforcer in David Stern’s “G” Rated NBA Playoffs: As the NBA begins it's second season, Dave Sheridan takes a look at the role of the "Enforcer", and how it has evolved over time....
- 4/18 Chasing 23: The Role of the Enforcer in David Stern’s “G” Rated NBA Playoffs: As the NBA begins it's second season, Dave Sheridan takes a look at the role of the "Enforcer", and how it has evolved over time....
- 4/13 Chasing 23: Big Shoes to Phil: Evaluating the Lakers’ Next Head Coach: Earlier this week, the L.A. times declared Phil Jackson‘s retirement all but official. With Phil repeating his desire to...
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