Basketball Network on MSN23h
Pat Riley on how to start your career with an NBA franchise: "We've had interns that were hired here 20 years ago that are now running the organization"
Donning several hats since entering the NBA in 1967, Pat Riley made a name for himself, whether as a player, coach, or ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
"We all hated him for doing it" - Magic Johnson was irate when Pat Riley vowed to win back-to-back championships at the 1987 parade
The Showtime Los Angeles Lakers dominated the 1980s not only because of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and the other ...
Basketball Network on MSN9h
"Pat believes in controlling everything" - Magic Johnson breaks down what made Riley a great coach
Attention to detail and keeping all his players accountable from top to bottom were two of the greatest skills Riley embodied ...
10 NBA coach firings that turned out well for the franchise
Many NBA teams have regretted firing a successful head coach, but here 10 teams that were rewarded for parting ways with ...
Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Shares Message To Pat Riley On 80th Birthday
NBA legend Pat Riley celebrates his 80th birthday. The five-time NBA champion head coach and two-time champion executive has overseen the success of many NBA le ...
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Jeanie Buss Describes How Pat Riley Changed Things Up to Command Respect After Taking Over as HC of the Lakers
Jeanie Buss shared how Pat Riley rose from color commentator to head coach, which prompted the legend to command more respect ...
“I will always love you”: Magic Johnson sends warm birthday wishes to Pat Riley with a heartfelt message
Magic Johnson expressed heartfelt birthday wishes to Miami Heat President Pat Riley, sharing praise for Riley's coaching ...
Basketball Network on MSN1d
"You couldn't stop that '87 team" - Magic Johnson names the player who made the 1987 Lakers unstoppable
Lakers dominated the NBA, and Magic Johnson credits Mychal Thompson’s defense on Kevin McHale as a key reason for their ...
Basketball Network on MSN4h
"He pushed me to greatness" - Magic Johnson explains why Michael Cooper was instrumental in Lakers' success
As one of the prominent leaders of the Showtime Los Angeles Lakers era, Magic Johnson never misses on singing his praise for ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
Magic Johnson calls out modern NBA training habits: "It's hurting the league and hurting players, and they don't even know it"
"They shortened training camp, and that's why we have a lot of injuries. They don't even know this. See, they don't want to ...
Basketball Network on MSN3d
Magic Johnson recalls a pivotal conversation with Pat Riley before the 1986-87 season: "Did you ask Kareem? Because if you want me to score more, I need to shoo…
Magic Johnson reflects on how the 1986-87 season, guided by Pat Riley and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, became his favorite as he won ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
"It was to each other, not to the actual opponent" - Magic Johnson opens up about Showtime Lakers' approach to trash talk
That's how the "Showtime" Lakers talked trash; "It was to each other, not to the actual opponent." ...