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
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 pass, diving for loose balls, letting someone smash into you in order to draw the foul. These 'effort' statistics are also stored on computer. Effort is what ultimately separates journeyman players from impact players. Knowing how… — Pat Riley Copy Share
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
