Pat Riley Hall of Fame NBA

Pat Riley Hall of Fame NBA

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Pat Riley

Inducted:
2008

Pat Riley Hall of Fame NBA

Stats

6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
205 lb (93 kg)

Born 
March 20, 1945
Rome, New York, U.S.

Position: 
Shooting guard (as player)
Coach

College:
Kentucky (1964–1967)

Pat Riley, often called "The Godfather" of the NBA, is one of the most successful and charismatic figures in sports history. Over a career spanning six decades, Riley has reached the NBA Finals as a player, assistant coach, head coach, and executive. He first rose to coaching stardom as the architect of the "Showtime" Lakers in the 1980s, combining a fast-break offense with a Hollywood-style persona characterized by slicked-back hair and Armani suits.

Riley's genius lies in his adaptivity. After leaving the flashy Lakers, he transformed the New York Knicks into a gritty, defensive powerhouse in the 90s, before moving to the Miami Heat. In Miami, he built a "Heat Culture" based on extreme conditioning and loyalty. He is the first person in North American sports to win championships in four different roles and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.

Riley's Awards and Records

  • First-team All-American (Kentucky, 1966)
  • One of few to win titles with multiple franchises
  • Successful NBA champion as player, coach, and executive
  • Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award (2012)

NBA Records

    • 9x NBA Champion (across four roles)
    • 3x NBA Coach of the Year (with three different teams)
    • NBA Executive of the Year (2011)
    • Top 10 Coaches in NBA History
    • Top 15 Greatest Coaches in NBA History
    • 9x NBA All-Star Game Head Coach

    NBA Team

    As Player
    San Diego Rockets (1967–1970)
    Los Angeles Lakers (1970–1975)
    Phoenix Suns (1975–1976)
    As Coach
    Los Angeles Lakers (1979–1990)
    New York Knicks (1991–1995)
    Miami Heat (1995–2003,2005–2008)

    NBA Draft
    1967: 1st round, 7th overall pick
    San Diego Rockets

    Number Worn
    42, 12

    NBA Stats

    Game Coached:
    1,904
    Coaching record:
    1,210–694 (.636)
    Total NBA Championships:
    9
    As Player:
    1 (1972 Lakers)
    As Assistant Coach:
    1 (1980 Lakers)
    As Head Coach:
    5 (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2006)
    As Executive:
    2 (2012, 2013)
    NBA Coach of the Year:
    3 (1990, 1993, 1997)
    Executive of the Year:
    1 (2011)