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Pat Riley steps down; Erik Spoelstra becomes first Fil-Am headcoach in the NBA
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Re: Pat Riley steps down; Erik Spoelstra becomes first Fil-Am headcoach in the NBA
Originally posted by Walkoff Balk View PostDwayne Wade and Chris Bosh are going to sign with Miami. LeBron might signed with them to create a dream team. I hope Pat Riley doesn't force in his big mug to coach and then get the credit.
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Re: Pat Riley steps down; Erik Spoelstra becomes first Fil-Am headcoach in the NBA
Originally posted by Walkoff Balk View PostNow that LeBron is going to be a Heat. What's the over/under number of games that Pat Riley will backstab Spoelstra to take over as coach?
Riley "had to" step in mid way. Then the rest is history. Ring.
A few years later, it was reported the Shaq got into a fight with Pat Riley and had to be seperated by Zo. Zo was probably the only guy big/strong enough to hold Shaq (from killing an old man).
Next thing you know, Shaq was missing games, and demanded a trade (to the Suns). Shaq continue to take jabs at the Heat, saying how the trainers and organization sucks. Just short of naming Pat Riley directly. Pat Riley is the Heat Orgainization.
The problem was most likely Shaq.
He did not leave on good terms at L.A. too. Back on subject.
There is only one (ok two) coach that can deal with superstar egos. Pat Riley is one of them. He "had to" step in to make this work.
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Re: Pat Riley steps down; Erik Spoelstra becomes first Fil-Am headcoach in the NBA
Originally posted by Walkoff Balk View PostLeBron James has already thrown Coach Spoelstra under the bus because he feels that he's playing too many minutes during games.
I think what Miami needs is not a coach, but a cardiologist. LeBronze has problems with heart.
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Re: Pat Riley steps down; Erik Spoelstra becomes first Fil-Am headcoach in the NBA
Originally posted by Walkoff Balk View PostLeBron James has already thrown Coach Spoelstra under the busOriginally posted by Mike_Lowery View Postthat puts Riley on notice...Spo's days are numbered to keep LeBronze happy.
I think what Miami needs is not a coach, but a cardiologist. LeBronze has problems with heart.
Paul Westhead and Magic Johnson locked horns. In comes Pat Riley. Magic and Pat win 4 NBA titles together.
Doug Collins and Michael Jordan feuded. In comes Phil Jackson. MJ and Phil win 6 rings together.
To win championships in the NBA, the head man on the sidelines has to be a player's coach. It's been that way for a long, long time now. The days when a pro head coach could be an Xs and Os whiz, act like a drill sgt., and still manage to win world titles are long gone. Otherwise, guys like Hubie Brown, Rick Pitino, and John Calipari would surely have had more success in the NBA.Last edited by Frankie's Market; November 16, 2010, 10:55 AM.This post may contain an opinion that may conflict with your opinion. Do not take it personal. Polite discussion of difference of opinion is welcome.
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Re: Pat Riley steps down; Erik Spoelstra becomes first Fil-Am headcoach in the NBA
I hope one of two things happen for the Miami Heat, either Pat Riley steps in as coach this season, he has TWICE replaced coaches (Westhead/Van Gundy) and won championships that same year...or see how the year plays out and convince Phil Jackson to come to South Beach.
I think Spoelstra can win 55 games or so, which is probably just as much as Riley or Jackson would with the same club, but it's winning in the playoffs that count and those two can coach a team with a bunch of egos better I think.
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