In all the research you do as a coach, studying other coaches and championship-type situations, you find that all those teams combined talent with great defense. You've got to stop other teams to win. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
Coaches who let a championship team back off from becoming a dynasty are cowards. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in or you’re out. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
He's the greatest clutch player I've ever seen. The hell with Jerry West! — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
The changes in your life aren't always what you hoped for. But they usually help you grow. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics is still the greatest… — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
We measure areas of performance that are often ignored: jumping in pursuit of every rebound even if you don't get it, swatting at every… — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
To have long term success as a coach or in any position of leadership, you have to be obsessed in some way. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
A particular shot or way of moving the ball can be a player's personal signature, but efficiency of performance is what wins the game… — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
Never be ready to play yesterday. Being ready to play today is what's important — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
