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It's a reality we have to understand. (O'Neal) has to be more diligent. We have to be more diligent protecting him. We need him in the game.
Pat Riley
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Pat Riley
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: March 20
American Football Player
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
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Rome
New York
Patrick James Riley
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Patrick James Pat Riley
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When you leave it to chance, then all of a sudden you don't have any more luck.
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Shoulda, coulda, and woulda won't get it done.
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He's the greatest clutch player I've ever seen. The hell with Jerry West!
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The true warrior understands and seizes that moment by giving an effort so intense and so intuitive that it could only be called one from the heart.
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When a milestone is conquered, the subtle erosion called entitlement begins its consuming grind. The team regards its greatness as a trait and a right. Half hearted effort becomes habit and saps a champion.
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Anytime you stop striving to get better, you're bound to get worse.
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