When a great team loses through complacency, it will constantly search for new and more intricate explanations to explain away defeat. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
Management must speak with one voice. When it doesn't management itself becomes a peripheral opponent to the team's mission. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test; total concentration, a spirit of togetherness, and strength. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
Commitment to the team - there is no such thing as in-between, you are either in our out. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
When a milestone is conquered, the subtle erosion called entitlement begins its consuming grind. The team regards its greatness as a trait… — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
Coaches who let a championship team back off from becoming a dynasty are cowards. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
Shoulda, coulda, and woulda won't get it done. In attacking adversity, only a positive attitude, alertness, and regrouping to basics can launch… — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
Teamwork requires that everyone's efforts flow in a single direction. Feelings of significance happen when a team's energy takes on a life… — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
The most DIFFICULT thing for individuals to do when they become part of a team is to sacrifice, it is much EASIER… — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
The key to teamwork is to learn a role, accept a role, and strive to become excellent playing it. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
When a gifted team dedicates itself to unselfish trust and combines instinct with boldness and effort, its ready to climb. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
Great teamwork is the only way we create the breakthroughs that define our careers. — 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
