Legacy and Place in Basketball History

As Pat Riley's active involvement in the NBA extends into its sixth decade, his legacy in basketball is secure. He stands as one of the most successful and influential figures in the history of the sport, with a resume that few can match:

• 5 NBA Championships as a head coach (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988 with the Lakers; 2006 with the Heat)
• 1 NBA Championship as a player (1972 with the Lakers)
• 2 NBA Championships as an executive (2012, 2013 with the Heat)
• 3-time NBA Coach of the Year (1990, 1993, 1997)
• Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008