Background
Riley, Patrick James was born on March 20, 1945 in Rome, New York, United States. Son of Leon Riley.
professional sports team executive
Riley, Patrick James was born on March 20, 1945 in Rome, New York, United States. Son of Leon Riley.
Graduate, University Kentucky, 1967.
Guard, San Diego Rockets, 1967-1970; guard, Los Angeles Lakers, 1970-1975; assistant coach, Los Angeles Lakers, 1979-1981; head coach, Los Angeles Lakers, 1981-1990; head coach, New York Knicks, 1991-1995; guard, Phoenix Suns, 1975-1976; broadcaster, Los Angeles Lakers games Station KLAC and Station KHJ-television, 1977-1979; broadcaster, NBC Sports, 1990-1991; player, National Basketball Association Championship Team, 1972; coach, National Basketball Association Championship Team, 1982, 85, 87, 88; head coach, Miami (Florida) Heat, since 1995.
Head coach, National Basketball Association Champions, Los Angeles Lakers, 1982, 85, 87, 88, National Basketball Association Champions, Miami Heat, 2006.
Married Chris Riley; children: James Patrick, Elisabeth Marie.