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Shaquille O'Neal says LeBron James could 'coach in NBA right now'

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:15:41 GMT

It's well-documented that Shaquille O'Neal has high standards for coaches. Typically, it takes one of iconic status such as Pat Riley or Phil Jackson to impress him. That makes his praise of LeBron James that much more notable.
Source: ESPN

Shaq: LeBron James Has Higher Basketball IQ than Kobe Bryant

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:17:00 GMT

It’s well-documented that Shaquille O’Neal has high standards for coaches. Typically, it takes one of iconic status such as Pat Riley or Phil Jackson to impress him. That makes his praise of LeBron James that much more notable.
Source: Hoops Vibe

Kings pay for free throws - again

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:04:57 GMT

Without belaboring the obvious, specifically, the Kings' futility at the foul line for a second consecutive game, at least the problems earlier tonight were limited to three players: Only three Kings even made it to the foul line, which is something I...
Source: Sacramento Bee

ASK IRA: Has Mike's maturity blossomed?

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:15:31 GMT

Q: I have to give Beasley a lot of credit for not venting his frustrations about being put on the bench at the ends of close games. A lot of young athletes would have gone public about their unhappiness.
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Magic Daily Buzz: Where the Warriors fall, Greg Oden groans and 5 NBA legends produce a basketball love child

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:48:17 GMT

The Orlando Magic played well past your bed time and you better get used to it. They beat Golden State 126-118 early Sunday morning, and next face the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night at Staples Center.
Source: Orlando Sentinel

NJ Nets coach Kiki Vandeweghe looking to five all-time coaching greats for inspiration

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:44:08 GMT

Luis M. Alvarez/Associated PressOf the five coaches Kiki Vandeweghe views as mentors, Pat Riley, above, is the one he'd least want to face following a loss, 'and it's not even close.'The first thing you need to know about Kiki Vandeweghe’s coaching...
Source: NJ.com

In the Zone: Who coaches the coaches?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:36:26 GMT

Bourne girls volleyball coach says he draws inspiration from Pat Riley, above, legendary coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Miami Heat who captured four NBA crowns in the 1980s.AP FILE The most successful teams often draw strength...
Source: Cape Cod Online

Cook consistently confounding

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:06:20 GMT

after 22 seasons covering the Heat think he's very good, Why does Wade and the other assistant coaches love the guy? You have no answers, dodging all the questions in the Manifesto.
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Quoted in 'Leaguewide retirement of No. 23 seems unlikely'

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:22:44 GMT

said in San Diego Union-Tribune:

Pat Riley made it known years back, when he said that every team should retire Michael Jordan's number ... He's the most dominant player that every played the game, the most exciting player that ever played the game. Nobody changed the game like he did.

Quoted in 'Heat retire Hardaway's No. 10 ahead of opener'

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:56:45 GMT

Pat Riley said in Sports News Canada:

It's another great moment ... I would say from the year 2006 until now, we've had a couple of incredible moments. Both of them are hanging from the rafters, our world championship banner that we're so proud of -- and there's more of those in store for the future -- and of course Alonzo Mourning last year, one of the anchors of this franchise.

Photo from Getty Images by Getty Images for AFI

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:35:00 GMT

CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 11: Actor Benicio Del Toro and NBA Coach Pat Riley attend the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Michael Douglas after party at Sony Pictures Studios on June 11, 2009 in Culver City, California.

Photo from Getty Images

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:17:00 GMT

MIAMI - APRIL 27: Pat Riley, president of the Miami Heat, and his wife Chris Riley watch the Heat take on the Atlanta Hawks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena on April 27, 2009 i...

Pat Riley on Kobe

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:35:33 GMT