Patrick James Riley (born March 20, 1945) is an American professional basketball executive, former coach, and former player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been the team president and minority owner of the Miami Heat since 1995, and he also served as the team's head coach from 1995 to 2003 and again from 2005 to 2008.

Beginning his 29th season in Miami, HEAT President and Hall of Fame inductee Pat Riley has a resume that is unquestionably one of the most impressive in all of sports.

Jan 6, 2025 · The Miami Heat president Pat Riley speaks during a halftime ceremony to commemorate the start of Riley’s 30th season with the franchise, as the Heat unveiled the Pat Riley Court during an NBA basketball game between the Heat and the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Oct 24, 2024 · MIAMI (AP) — Pat Riley stood in front of 20,000 people on Wednesday night. And they all seemed to be cheering as the Miami Heat officially dedicated their home court in his honor.

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Dec 26, 2024 · Miami Heat president Pat Riley has issued a defiant update on Jimmy Butler’s future at the franchise amid trade talk rumors. In response to reports that Butler was interested in a trade,...

Jan 6, 2025 · FILE - The Miami Heat president Pat Riley speaks during a halftime ceremony to commemorate the start of Riley's 30th season with the franchise, as the Heat unveiled the Pat Riley Court during an NBA basketball game between the Heat and the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Miami. Wilfredo Lee/AP

Riley remained team president, but was replaced as head coach by Erik Spoelstra. In 2010, the Heat formed a superteam through the signing of reigning league MVP LeBron James and NBA All-Star Chris Bosh, creating the "Big Three" along with Wade.

Mar 20, 2024 · Today is the 79th birthday for Miami Heat president Pat Riley. Riley has been instrumental to the franchise’s historical success. He coached the Heat to their first NBA championship in 2006....

President of the Miami Heat since 2019-2020 (Promoted). Head Coach of the Miami Heat from 2005-2006 (Promoted) to 2007-2008 (Resigned).