UK most successful Alum “Pat Riley”
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And he's 1-2, 6-4 (one as an assistant, five as a head coach), and 2-4 (results pending on this one).
I hope he gets his tenth ring this year.
I hope he gets his tenth ring this year.
If you guys knew who I was in the real world you definitely wouldn't be saying Pat Riley is the most successful UK alum
Thanks for the post, JST390-2. Coach Riley was part of the first team I remember watching on the couch after it was way past my bedtime with mom and dad. His legacy in the NBA is one of genius. The flash and dash of Showtime with the Lakers to more of a deliberate style with the Knicks and somewhat of a combination of both with the Heat will stand the test of time. He pioneered breaking film down with multiple sessions, VCR tapes and even Beta Max tapes for teaching and scouting. He speaks up to defend coach Rupp when asked and is a true legend that the University of Kentucky and the BBN should not only be proud of, but embrace wholeheartedly.
I look forward to the others comments and mentions in this thread.
I look forward to the others comments and mentions in this thread.
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Michael Porter? I think you read it as “unsuccessful” if so
You’re very welcome sir …I’m also a fan of Riley and his success …I knew the old timers like me (not saying you lol) would appreciate the post .
I'd consider myself EKU's most successful alum, if not for one man:
If anybody knows the whereabouts of Barney Hiller or some fembots, lmk. You'll be handsomely rewarded.
Is it me, or in that Lakers pic, does he look like a young Wolverine
He slept with Farrah Fawcett, it gets no more successful than thatI'd consider myself EKU's most successful alum, if not for one man:
If anybody knows the whereabouts of Barney Hiller or some fembots, lmk. You'll be handsomely rewarded.
Riley has been so successful that a lot of people don’t remember that his most successful period came when he was the coach of the Lakers.
It's impressive what Riley has been able to accomplish. He's been a winner, coached a winner, and managed a winner. He's lost a bunch of those finals along the way, but it's hard to argue with his success.
Riley got the absolute best out of his Knicks teams. They lacked scoring, but their defense took Chicago to the limit in '92 (7 game series) and '93 (6 game series where the Bulls need a Charles Smith choke job in game 6 to advance).
We all know how good Ewing was, but New York didn't have any other legitimate threats on those Knicks teams. Xavier McDaniel was in rapid decline in 1992, and Starks, Rivers, Davis, Anthony, Mason, Smith and Oakley were solid role players but were not the type of secondary players you win titles with.
Yet, despite their limitations, Riley made those Knicks teams legitimate title threats from '92-'95.
We all know how good Ewing was, but New York didn't have any other legitimate threats on those Knicks teams. Xavier McDaniel was in rapid decline in 1992, and Starks, Rivers, Davis, Anthony, Mason, Smith and Oakley were solid role players but were not the type of secondary players you win titles with.
Yet, despite their limitations, Riley made those Knicks teams legitimate title threats from '92-'95.
Riley won his first title with the Lakers over 40 years ago. Plenty of people can only identify with him being with Miami since he’s been there for close to 30 years.
I would like to see Riley replace Barney as ad get a cbb title under his belt. Honestly anyone name Riley I would like see replace Barney. Or with the first name Patrick
“Winning Time” was a great show. I’m really looking forward to watching the next season
It would be nice to see more honors directed toward Riley from UK as we move forward. I know his jersey is already in the rafters and I'm not really a statue guy but, something a little more substantial needs to be done.
And he's not the only one.
And he's not the only one.
Which one? Lol. I remember the Lee Majors sign only...dated a girl from Pineville many years ago.
Remember Riley as a player, could really pogo. Seems I recall his having some back problems while at UK. Somewhat undersized for what he was asked to do.
Nope, that is legit. It used to just be Lee Majors because I'd make fun of my GF that her town celebrated him...just thought it was funny.
Pat Riley as head coach of the LA Lakers was one cool dude. And his Laker teams of the early & mid 1980's were the greatest teams in the history of basketball.
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