Pat Riley
Also known as: Pat Riley, The Godfather, Riles
Team President
Known For
Winning five NBA championships as a head coach and building the Miami Heat into a three-time champion organization as team president since 1995.
About
Pat Riley assumed control of the Miami Heat in 1995 and built the organization into a three-time NBA champion, winning titles in 2006, 2012, and 2013 while serving as president. His most celebrated roster construction came via the 2010 acquisition of LeBron James and Chris Bosh alongside Dwyane Wade, creating the Big Three that captured back-to-back championships. Riley demonstrated exceptional adaptability in 2020 when he assembled a Finals team from overlooked draft selections and mid-level trades, showcasing his ability to build competitive rosters through unconventional means. His leadership style emphasizes defensive intensity and organizational discipline, establishing a distinct Heat Culture that has consistently positioned Miami among the East's elite. Now in his fourth decade leading the franchise, Riley continues to shape the Heat's direction with the same competitive principles that defined his Hall of Fame coaching career.
"No rebounds, no rings."
