Patrick James Riley (born March 20, 1945) is an American professional basketball executive, former coach, and former player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been the team president and minority owner of the Miami Heat since 1995, and he also served as the team's head coach from 1995 to 2003 and again from 2005 to 2008.

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Beginning his 29th season in Miami, HEAT President and Hall of Fame inductee Pat Riley has a resume that is unquestionably one of the most impressive in all of sports.

1 day ago · Why NBA coaching legend Pat Riley could make millions if Chiefs win third consecutive Super Bowl Riley trademarked the term 'three-peat' in the late 1980s, and he's been reaping the benefits ever ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Pat Riley, American basketball player, coach, and executive who was one of the most successful National Basketball Association coaches of all time, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to four NBA titles and the Miami Heat to one.

Patrick James Riley (Riles, MacGyver) Born: March 20, 1945 in Rome, New York. High School: Linton in Schenectady, New York. College: Kentucky. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Coach in 2008 (Full List) As Player: 528 G, 7.4 PPG, 1.6 RPG, 1.7 APG (Full Record) As Executive: MIA franchise, 2008-2025 (Full Record) Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.

Jan 14, 2025 · Way before Pat Riley made his name as the suave, sharply dressed head coach of the Showtime Lakers, he started his career in basketball as a player in the NBA. He spent nine seasons as a pro, playing for three teams, primarily as a shooting guard/small forward hybrid.

Jun 7, 2023 · Riley has nine NBA Finals rings. He is the only person in NBA history to have one at least one championship as a player, assistant coach, head coach and executive. Here are the number of rings...

May 30, 2023 · Pat Riley has been a fixture at the NBA Finals, with the Heat's run in 2023 marking his 19th appearance as player, coach or executive.

Oct 24, 2024 · MIAMI (AP) — Pat Riley stood in front of 20,000 people on Wednesday night. And they all seemed to be cheering as the Miami Heat officially dedicated their home court in his honor.