Last Updated on September 9, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s detailed information about Pat Riley:
- Full Name: Patrick James Riley
- Nationality: American
- Age: 79 (born March 20, 1945)
- Hometown: Schenectady, New York
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
- Weight: 205 pounds (93 kilograms)
- Position: Guard / Forward (as a player), Head Coach / Executive (post-playing career)
- High School: Linton High School, Schenectady, New York
- College: University of Kentucky (1963–1967)
As a Player:
- NBA Draft: 1967, 1st round, 7th overall pick by the San Diego Rockets
- Teams Played For:
- San Diego Rockets (1967–1970)
- Los Angeles Lakers (1970–1975)
- Phoenix Suns (1975–1976)
He retired as a player in 1976.
As a Coach:
- Teams Coached:
- Los Angeles Lakers (1981–1990)
- New York Knicks (1991–1995)
- Miami Heat (1995–2003, 2005–2008)
- Executive Role:
- President of the Miami Heat (1995–present)
- NBA Championships (as Coach): 5
- Los Angeles Lakers: 4 titles (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
- Miami Heat: 1 title (2006)
- NBA Championships (as Executive): 2
- Miami Heat: 2 titles (2012, 2013)
- NBA Championships (as Player): 1
- Los Angeles Lakers: 1 title (1972)
- Coach of the Year: 3 times (1989–1990, 1992–1993, 1996–1997)
- Known for popularizing “Showtime” basketball with the Lakers in the 1980s, an uptempo and flashy style of play.
- Spouse: Married to Chris Rodstrom since 1970
- Kids: 2 children (James Riley and Elisabeth Riley)
- Siblings: 5 siblings, including Lee Riley, a former professional football player
Pat Riley is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches and executives in NBA history, with a remarkable impact both on and off the court.