pat riley

For New York sports fanatics, 2023 is heating up like another very special year. If you are a "New York" NBA and/or NHL fan, 1994 was one for the memory banks. And, something happened on Wednesday that hasn't occurred since '94.

He has won five NBA championships as a head coach, with two different franchises. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. And, the Miami Heat president, that starred at the former Linton High School in Schenectady some six decades ago, told the media on Monday that he can still do more push ups at 77 than they can!

Let's be honest, when you're trying to find quick information about something or someone, where do you go first? Wikipedia. You're not alone.

I know it's been a few days since the NBA Finals closed out on-court activities for the 2012-13 season, but I found a video today that brought me immense joy. Miami Heat president Pat Riley is a legend in his own right for what he did as a head coach for the Lakers, Knicks and Heat - but now, he is a legend in the hearts and minds of men across the United States.

The Miami Heat created a dynasty and multiple titles and success before a game was ever played, constructing the Big 3 of LeBron-Wade-Bosh under Pat Riley.  They promised us anywhere from one to seven NBA titles.  Now, this group COULD be lucky to get two...

LeBron James actually does a very respectable job rockin' out a rendition of the Rick James hit "Super Freak."