How Pat Riley convinced Shaquille O'Neal to take less money in Miami: "You're going to be out there by yourself"

From a distance, Shaquille O'Neal 's tenure with the Miami Heat ended on tense terms, so tense that the three-time Finals MVP ...
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Pat Riley recalled the time he grew up with only one pair of pants: "I put them in the oven, and I left them in there for too long"

Pat Riley shared a story from his childhood that highlights the humble beginnings that shaped his NBA career.

"Probably even cameras in the bathroom" - Shaq on Pat Riley's crazy level of control in Miami

For many NBA teams, identity is a long-standing asset. Sometimes it's shaped by the stars on the team, but often it is forged ...
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Larry Brown was dissapointed after Pat Riley criticized Philly over a controversial trade: "That tells you a little bit about Pat Riley"

Philadelphia 76ers coach Larry Brown didn't want to waste the opportunity to win the NBA title in 2001 while Allen Iverson was on a roll. With that in mind, he traded All-Star center Theo Ratliff, who ...
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I tried to pass Pat Riley’s infamous conditioning test. Hint: I did not

Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and performance through the lens of sports. Follow Peak here. On the first day of training camp ...