Patrick James Riley, Simply Known as Pat Riley, Is a Famous American Basketball Coach, a Former Professional Basketball Player, as Well as a Basketball Executive. Pat Riley Joined the Nba League in 1967, When He Was Chosen to Play for the San Diego “Rockets” Team During the Nba Draft. as a Player, Pat Riley Also Represented the Los Angeles “Lakers” and Phoenix “Suns” Teams. in 1972, Riley Became the Nba Champion, and Prior to That Received a Sec Player of the Year Award. Pat Riley Became an Assistant Coach for the “Lakers” in 1979, While in 1981 He Became the Head Coach of the Team. in Addition to the “Lakers”, Riley Also Worked with the New York “Knicks” and Miami “Heat”.