'Tell Pat Riley to Go…': Ex-Lakers Staffer Reveals How His Bold Remark Led to Jerry West Hiring Him

Pat Riley built one of the greatest legacies the NBA has ever seen. The 81-year-old won a championship as a player, captured five more as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, added another as a Lakers assistant, and claimed two titles as the Miami Heat’s top executive.

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