Pat Riley's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech
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Pat Riley delivers his speech upon being enshrined to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2008. To learn more about Pat Riley take a look at his official Hall of Fame bio at www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famer...
this guy has the resume, looks, and attitude that make him legendary
Right he does, he is a class act, and in my humble opinion the best dressed coach in the NBA ever.
Brought style to the NBA
You’re right
True!!!!
@@gregaguil3ra Yes, now that you mentioned it!!!
Nevermind what he did with the Lakers, thats legendary. What he did with the Knicks is miraculous. People thought he couldn't win without Magic, Kareem & Worthy. He goes to NY, has Patrick Ewing and no other legit 2nd scorer and he made them into contenders that were so close to a title. He saw the team he had and knew he couldn't run Showtime with them so he adapted to the players. Great coaches do that. They adapt
John starks was pretty legit, but I agree for the most part.
he won 61 games with the heat in 1997 too
His wife is thinking you've never had a job. My dad is way better. Overpaid entertainment industry people.
he won the 06 title as coach of the heat too and gave bron to his prodigy ….pat Is a genius...@@FMF2014
Pat Riley is a giant of a coach. Probably the best ever to coach in the NBA
One of the greatest accomplishments in sporting history and Coach Riley dedicates 90% of his speech towards thanking everyone that's brought him to where he stands. What an amazing, humble, and beloved individual. We all could learn a little something from Pat.
You’re right about that!!!!
He belongs in the hall of fame his contributions to the game are second to none
True!!
38 year marriage and they both look so good, what a genuine person
yes, 52 years now. Blessed.
I watch a ton of HOF speeches... this is one of the best ones ever! So humble and perfectly executive for all 24 minutes!
True!!!!
Thank you Pat for coming to Miami in 95 and turning the Heat organization on its head. Adding Mourning and Timmy , and Marley. Recruiting Wade in 03 . You were one heck of a coach bringing your winning spirit from LA and your about business attitude from NY.
As a Pacers fan I have nothing but admiration and respect for this man as a coach and as a leader. He created some of my team’s greatest enemies lol. I hated those Knicks teams with Starks and I hated the those heat team with Lebron and Wade. But that hated was born out of respect and competitive spirit not dislike. The ultimate coach’s coach.
Such a humble man, him and Jackson are the two most legendary coaches
So true, with a lot of class. His wife, and kids look well grounded. If he had the same players Phil Jackson had he would have won more NBA titles too.
The GOAT coaches 1. Phil Jackson 2. Gregg Popovich 3. Pat Riley 4. Red Auerbach There was no order to these either, wasn't like a top 4, it was just 4 best.
Popovich over both
Greg Popovich better than both
**ahem** also Red Auerbach, Popovich, Chuck Daly
9 titles this man has won 🏆. 1 as a player, 1 as an assistant coach, 5 as a head coach and 2 more as the gm and president of the Heat
That is one slick, smooth ole dude. I have never been a fan of any of the teams he has coached, but I have always admired Coach Riley.
Greatest Coach of All Time! Mr. Pat Riley
That would be Phil Jackson, not Riley.
@@randy4395 Bullshit Jackson lost alot
Imagine the league without him. He was everything to the Lakers and their Showtime years. He was part of the show! He exuded emotion, sensitivity, love, pride, determination, drive - a great leader.
Agreed!!!!!
Great speech..very thankful & inspiring. Every time I look at Pat Riley I cant help think of Michael Douglas. He just looks so professional and a born achiever.
I've always thought same thing about Riley and Douglas and coincidentally Pat Riley was from Schenectady, NY and Michael Douglas' father, Kirk Douglas (still alive at 98) is from the next town over - Amsterdam, NY.
Pat Riley and Michael Douglas are actually very good friends.
I loved and appreciated that he didn't talk about himself. He always mentioned the people that made an impact on his life
He does resemble Michael Douglas a lot.
They may even be related somewhere down the line.
Jerry West is the greatest architect in the nba history. His blueprint is everywhere: from the leagues heydays util now with the golden state warriors... That's why he is the logo.
But, 1-9 in the Finals as a player surrounded by REAL heavyweight future HoF teammates. Yet, idiots still finger pointing at LeBron for being 2-4 with that overmatched 2007 Cavs squad and Chris Bosh?
chris bosh is a hall of famer himself dummy...look at his defense alone in miami lets alone his shooting and clutch ability and mid range which is the best i have seen since jordan...its not about stats ....he is the definition of all star...he was gonna be an all star every year with or without bron...bosh is amazing you need to stfu
+Fakename70 Look at West's postseason stats though. He certainly played well in the Finals, including famously winning the series MVP in '69. Merely looking at Finals record is quite superficial.
+Christopher Johnson I agree. But, tell that to the LeBron haters who - prior to 2 days ago - never missed an opportunity to bring his personal Finals record up for discussion.
I basically would, yes. Just because other people say things doesn't mean it's true.
As a Chicago fan, we fucking hated him in the 90's. Now, we have nothing but the upmost respect for him. Not just because he retired Jordan's jersey, but because how much he made basketball entertaining by putting up a good fight with any team he was coaching. He always gave credit were credit was due, and you'll hear it in his early interviews. Legendary coach! Thank you!
Pat Riley always seems like a great guy.
He's a bad man inside the arena. Great statistician, defensive mindset, and would do anything to win. He's truly faithful to the game. He's appreciation of the players knows no bounds even his adversaries. Heck he retired MJ's number in rafters of the American Airlines Arena for being a great adversary in all the series they went through...
One of his big accomplishments and very credit worthy was to really support E.S. as head coach of the Heat. It's rare for as great a coach to take a backseat and support a young and talented coach in his organization.
Pat Riley is in a class all his own. A++ career. Successful in every respect and married for 30+ years. Amazing.
Love Pat Riley, best coach and player
With what he did as a coach and then as a GM/President, he is arguably a top 5 coach of all tme and the second best Executive behind only Jerry West. True legend.
Red Auerbach & R.C. Buford from the Spurs deserve mentions as well. You're right though, Jerry West is king.
They've all shown great longevity.
Such a class act and great coach
That was an amazing speech
Not too long ago during a lunch break at work a few guys my age were talking about Riley and Showtime, etc, and a couple of the young twentysomething kids overheard us and were like "I didn't know Pat Riley was ever with the Lakers." The ultimate facepalm moment.
walterlv01..... damn kids!!! Know your history!!!
walterlv01..never a Lakers fan however Pat Riley was a winner wherever he went. Coach was an INSTITUTION!
Wow, class & style = Pat Riley.... SOOO many forever memories of him on that sideline~what a privilege to have witnessed so many great basketball moments!
I will Always Love this Man!!
Great speech. Coach Riley is a class act! A champion in any arena! Lots of Lakers Memories!
Class apart..
Greatest Kentucky alumni in nba history
Jerry West looks wonderful because he took GREAT care of himself way to go Mr. wild wild West 🏀🏀
What a man, what a coach!
True!!!!
Riles.... Hats off & thank you.... God bless🙏🏼
Excellent Coach!! God Bless! NYC LOVES YOU 2017 BABY!!
One of my favorite Kentucky Wildcats. He was one helluva college player too. 1st team All American.
Great communicator, motivator and smart man.
True!!!!
Absolute CLASS
You. ARE. One of the. Great. Coach. Ever. That. REAL TALKED. Pat.. You. ARE one. My .Favorite. Coach. You. Dessert. TO. Be. Into. HALL OF FAME. MUCH appreciated. TO you. And also. Your family .WITH. MUCH Respect. Pat. THANKYOU A..lots
Excellent Coach!
what a wonderful man and coach he did it in 3 diff era's 3 diff ways anyone can do it with stars cough phil but he won a tittle with just a prime d-wade and a older shaq and great role players that is talent and skill
Pat Riley I hated you when you played against the rockets but man you deserve the Hall of Fame more than any coach I know congratulations is in order
He got a 5th ring as assistant coach in 1980, too, back when LA only had 2 of them and they were very involved with structuring the plays and such. In footage from that season, Riley is usually in the huddle with Westhead squatting down in his usual style.
Thank you Pat RILEY 😕😢😭! You're my best top 3 coaches in the NBA I think🤔🤨😉🤗❤️. Because I can recognize you everytime 😉🤗😘👍🏼👌🏼💪🏼✊🏼🤘🏼 From FRANCE 😍
He played for the legendary Adolph Rupp at Kentucky in the 1960's.
The racist Adolph Rupp
Eric Thomas but still legendary
And lost in the national championship to the first all black staring lineup…
One of my favorite and classiest Coachs of all times.
And Chuck Daly .... amigos forever 😂
Pat Riley great coach
Die hard Knicks fan Pat Riley brought toughness and class to The Garden. but we were always one player short to ever think of beating Mr Jordan..
Said I would'nt gonna tear up. I did Pat Riley87' -88' @LA City Hall. Memories
I used to spend a lot of time in LAX back when going around inside an airport was no big deal, dating two Delta stewardesses at different times. Every once in awhile, while waiting for one of them incoming or my own flight going out, I would see the Lakers as a group, led by Pat in a dark blue suit and tie, Magic, Worthy, Cooper, Wilkes, and of course Kareem, all gentlemen. So light on their feet, with big smiles, going where they needed to go. The greatest team ever !
The greatest coach.
From a Heat Fan....and IMO.....Pat is the greatest coach ever.
After Phil and Chuck
Living in L.A. during Showtime was a great time for me.Thank You Riles
Another great moment for Riles.Thanks Pat.
The way James Worthy say back up because he noticed the cameras were on him 🤣🤣
What makes him so great is that he’s overcome big losses in his career to repeatedly win and win again.
Great man!
Legend
one of the greatest coaches
Love Pat Riley! A great coach & guy!
He has it. all. Great leader!
Love you pat my knicks coach
Certainly one of the best
He is having too much fun. He was rocking out right behind me last Thursday night at a Springsteen concert. Got to shake his hand and see the new ring.
Near the end I started thinking he could have had a part on Mad Men for an episode...he would have blended in well. I've been binging on these Hall of Fame Speeches for a week now, and I come away with a great feeling about people. I wish these men would stand up and tell the fools that want to employ fear mongering and mistrust against fellow people in this society that we have a tremendous amount of strength available to us, but it takes leadership to make us get off the fences. It takes the common man to speak up about the abuse of power and misuse of the media to engender division and anxiety. You can feel it with these speeches and interviews. The Irving Johnson Larry Bird story. Becoming human beings. Not sociopaths and users. Now about that hair product, Pat...I could use something...I'm starting to clown out.
, great societal point. it was a reminder of this great inspirational series that's helped understand our world's dynamic better than any other audiovisual tool out there.. amazingdiscoveries.tv/c/1/Total%20Onslaught/
These speeches really restore your faith in great men working together to a common goal, regardless of race. I guess the WNBA is the same for women but I haven’t gone that deep yet 🤪
What a guy.
Congrats!!!
Favorite coach of all time.
My favorite coach of all time. Go Big Blue.
The kingpin of basketball, ladies and gentlemen, Pat Riley.
Pat Riley is causing grown men who played basketball for him or who played basketball in the NBA grown men are glowing in admiration as they listen to the coach. Everybody in that stadium or amphitheater whatever it is it's at all and very happy to be mentioned by Pat Riley.
Great Speech!!!!
1)Red Auerbach 2)Pat Riley 3)Phil Jackson 4)Coach Pop 5)Chuck Daily
I wouldn't argue with the list I would argue with the order
@@glynncolwell1966 Thank you for putting Pat Riley ahead of Phil Jackson. For my money...Pat is the better head coach.
Phil just got lucky with Tex Winter
@@tsuperjs And Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Shaq, Kobe, Gasol and several rigs from the Nba and the refs.
That man had done it all- won championships as a coach. Got teams to the NBA Finals.
GOAT
Pat Riley coached great players Magic Johnson Kareem Abdul Jabbar James Worthy Bob McAdoo Jamaal Wilkes Patrick Ewing Alonzo Mourning Tim Hardaway Shaquille O'Neal Dwyane Wade
@alex where the hell is Starks?
@@markitogolez0923 Starks was good don't get me wrong, but he was good not a hall of fame player like the list of player I put. If I were to put a list of average players, then I would've added A.C. Green, Kurt Rambis, Michael Cooper, Michael Thompson, Mark Jackson, Gerald Wilkins, Xavier McDaniel, Charles Oakley, Charles Smith, John Starks, Anthony Mason, P.J. Brown, Dan Majerle, Jason Williams, Antoine Walker etc...
I’d love to see a video of Pat in his 427 Vette, so cool…
Best coach ever 😊
Woahhhh I used to live in Schenectady for 5 years, my dad's family for almost 50, and I've lived within 20 miles my whole life and never knew pat Riley was from there
2006...Greatest season i ever saw...when wade threw the ball!!! OMG
Pat Riley is style and substance
Hadda cut Phil's induction speech clip short and switch to coach Riley's after he damn near put me to sleep.
Fakename70...... that’s mellow Phil for ya! Lol 😂
Phil burning too much “sage,”. 😂 lol
05.01.2020 I did the same thing
making a case for one hell of a gm too
Something in the water in FLorida, he and Chris Bosh BEST HOF speeches ever. Pat Riley = class act !!!!!!! Coming from a fellow fan of The Boss also
the coach
this man is the essence of what the NBA was
True!!!
i keep a lot of heat - pat riley
One of the top 3 best coaches in NBA History alongside Phil Jackson and Greg Popovich.
Class Act!
what a hoss, guy coached magic, kareem, worthy, wade, shaq, ewing and the knicks, just the fucking man. now he's running the show up in the mia organzation and is the orchestrator behind and up and coming dynasty led by LBJ. #SWAG
Dynasty lol
Pat's a winner.
i miss his 10-40W hair
Think it's 20-50w mate
the fucking man
Pat Riley has always been a class act. When he was the coach of "my" Lakers, LA lived and died with that team. The Lakers were the religion of Los Angeles when Riles was their coach. That you, Coach Riley.
Pat Riley rocks 😊
He look's like a mobster
Or Gordon! Gekko.
Matteo Romenghi...... yes!! I’m sure Michael Douglas used the slick Riley look of the 80’s to emulate!
He is Mr. Slick! Epitome of the 80's.
God father
Dennis Leavitt Micheal Douglas actually admitted to that. He said he pulled inspiration from Head Coach Pat Riley of the NY Knicks because he was the most famous look in NYC at that time
Everywhere He went .. it was a winner
Man greets from Glasgow Scotland, you said at
G.O.A.T.
The Don
Played in the champion ship where the first black plyers was started all five from Texas a& championship
WEST TEXAS STATE, 1966!!!!!
Every time I hear Pat Riley speak, I think I'm listening to a pastor preaching the gospel.
Pat Riley is gorgeous
Cool pat ridley was awesome coach for LA showtime lakes basketball team and he had many hame of fame on that team and their great championships and now with Miami heat main offices and he.was special Florida state and doing well and nice person and LA showtime have 17 and great player
Much more engaging speech than Phil's.