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HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 - The Untold Story

NBA fans couldn’t stop laughing at Pat Riley and Alonzo Mourning’s reactions to Jaylen Brown’s dunk

Pat Riley and Alonzo Mourning were not happy.

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On this date: Ralph Sampson sends Lakers home for summer

The Lakers failed the reach the NBA Finals in 1986 due to a painful loss in the Western Conference Finals to the Rockets.

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Heat find their dream scenario vs. Celtics in East finals, as higher-seeded underdog

MIAMI — This is exactly what the Miami Heat wanted, the very type of thing that brought a smile to the face of forward Jimmy Butler after Monday’s practice at FTX Arena.

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On this date: Showtime Lakers sweep their way to the NBA Finals

The 1982 Lakers reached the NBA Finals unscathed after sweeping George Gervin and the Spurs thanks to some strong individual performances.

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David Aldridge casually corrected Jeff Van Gundy after he misquoted Pat Riley’s playoff mantra

Note to self: Never, ever mess with Aldridge's basketball knowledge.

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Dave Hyde: Heat’s undrafted players outplayed 76ers' pedigree — sports at its best

There was a moment in the second half of this signature Miami Heat night, this beautiful Thursday night, when the television camera swung to a seated Pat Riley, who arched his neck and lifted his chin and offered the angular idea of an eagle surveying his constructed world.

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No award for Heat’s Pat Riley, just a spot on the 'Mount Rushmore of executives'

PHILADELPHIA — A tie for fourth place for Pat Riley in the voting released Thursday for 2022 NBA Executive of the Year did not change a more significant reality in the eyes of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.

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Paul Sullivan: ‘Winning Time’ was great junk food TV. Now how about a series on the 2004 Chicago Cubs?

The day after the series finale of your favorite TV show is always difficult.

Chicago Tribune

On this date: Mychal Thompson has game of his life in 1988 playoffs

On May 1, 1988, big man Mychal Thompson was unstoppable in a playoff game between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs.

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Mike Bianchi: Hallelujah! Let us rejoice at the death of Nets, Lakers and NBA ‘super teams.’

Dearly Beloved,

Orlando Sentinel

Ira Winderman: Heat, Pat Riley have draft decisions of their own

ATLANTA — From the Department of Why Bother?, the NBA took the time on Monday to break the tie for the Miami Heat’s 2022 first-round draft pick, with No. 27 now belonging to Pat Riley and his front office.

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Dave Hyde: Jimmy Butler ready to step into Miami Heat playoffs, define himself

In the center of it all, still the most important player on the court, Jimmy Butler prepared for the coming stage by going one-on-one against 6-foot-4 reserve Javonte Smart, backing in for an easy basket.

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HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ honored the late Kobe Bryant with this awesome tribute

It was a fitting tribute for a Lakers legend.

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Tim Hardaway: Once gloves came off with Heat, it was game on for Hall selection

CHICAGO — Tim Hardaway was halfway to what on Saturday formally became a Hall of Fame career, and suddenly there was question about whether he had enough remaining fight.

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Heat icon Tim Hardaway heading to Basketball Hall of Fame as part of Class of 2022

MIAMI — It took a while, but former Miami Heat point guard Tim Hardaway will finally get his Hall of Fame moment.

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SI:AM | Bluebloods Take Center Stage at Men’s Final Four

The biggest names in college hoops are left standing.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Winning Time’: Fun HBO series on ’80s Lakers as flashy as the team

Talented cast embodies the flawed but fascinating stars of the era, from Pat Riley and Jerry Buss to Kareem to Magic.

Miami Herald

Greg Cote: Mount Rushmore on steroids: The top 15 figures (non-athlete) in Miami team sports history

Presidents Day on Monday, the national holiday for White House occupants through history, got us thinking about the leaders of distinction across the decades in Miami and South Florida major team sports.

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‘Definitely a champion’: Heat coach Erik Spoelstra considered one of the NBA’s greats

Erik Spoelstra was handed the reins to the Miami Heat after his mentor, Pat Riley, decided to step down from coaching after 11 seasons as the Heat’s coach. When he stepped down, Riley called Spoelstra a “man that was born to coach.”

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