Pat Riley was walking out of Chuck Daly’s hospital room in 2009, got to the doorway and turned around for another word from his longtime colleague, rival and friend. Riley remembers it vividly. “He looked at me, I looked back at him for a pause and he just sort of said, ‘I’ll see you later,’…
Former Cat Pat Riley named Chuck Daly Award winner for lifetime achievement
Rajon Rondo sets NBA record with second game 7 triple-double but the Celtics come up short
LeBron James finally got a Game 7 victory, on his third try. Next up, the NBA finals – and his third try at that elusive first championship. James had 31 points and 12 rebounds, Chris Bosh hit a career-best three 3-pointers – the last sparking the run that put it away – and the Miami…
Kentucky great Pat Riley to karaoke with LeBron James, Shane Battier
If any NBA player were to host a karaoke night, it would likely be Shane Battier. The Miami Heat forward has somehow convinced co-workers LeBron James and Pat Riley to join in the off-key singing. Per the Palm Beach Post: “The inspiration? ‘A few adult beverages, at a karaoke bar in Houston,’ Shane Battier said.…
Former Cat Pat Riley knows how to build a basketball dynasty
If there was one thing that Miami Heat‘s President Pat Riley learned about growing up in Schenectady, N. Y. during the 1950’s, it was how to win and what it takes to build a winning team that could even turn into that over-used term—a dynasty. Riley was surrounded by the will to win, even as…
It happened on this day in Kentucky basketball history…
Former Kentucky great Pat Riley steps down from Lakers after nine years and four NBA titles. From “The Season Never Ends 2010 Calendar: “There are other things I want to do with my life,” said tearful Lakers coach Pat Riley, who announced he was stepping down from the head coaching job in L.A. after an…
Former Cat Jamaal Magloire still knockin’ em out
Oklahoma City’s Nick Collison is not participating in today’s game at Atlanta because of a mild concussion suffered in the Thunder’s win over Miami Saturday. Collison suffered the injury while battling with Jamaal Magloire, whose forearm slammed against the bridge of Collison’s nose. Read full article here.