Part 1/7:
Reflections on Pat Riley and the Miami Heat's Recent Struggles
As Pat Riley watches the conclusion of a difficult season for the Miami Heat, it's impossible to ignore his extensive legacy in the NBA. A Hall of Fame executive, Riley's career spans stints with the Los Angeles Lakers during their Showtime era, a challenging period as coach of the New York Knicks, and now an era with the Miami Heat that has seen both great success and disappointing failures.
Recent events, including a disheartening playoff exit, have prompted a critical evaluation of not just the team's performance but the decisions that led them here.