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Letter "P" » Pat Riley Quotes
«[Riley said he hopes to sign Shaquille O'Neal for up to five years.] From my experience with big men, we did not start the dynasty in Los Angeles until Kareem [ Abdul-Jabbar ] was 32 years old, ... From the time Kareem was 32 to the time he was 42, the team won five championships.»
«We are very fortunate to have been able to acquire a player of Gary Payton 's stature. He is a proven veteran and will be a big addition to this team.»
«I know he had fun and he was a major part of this. But in order to get something good back, you have to give up something good going out. I wish him nothing but the best.»
«He is a very athletic, quick, explosive scorer and has great experience. One of the reasons why we are making the trade is that we haven't had anyone here like that since Tim Hardaway left.»
«We wanted Damon. We felt this was the best place for him. What they wanted, we were unwilling to do. We traded for a starting point guard. How much are you willing to pay a backup?»
«If we had come back with the same team as last year, it would have been a disaster. We didn't have the firepower to sustain what we needed in this conference. Last year was a honeymoon year. A couple players had career years. I didn't believe we had the core of players like the core we have now. We have a lot more versatility now.»
«What people don't understand is, last year we had two great players, but you need more talent. You can never have enough talent.»
«I'd like my reputation to stay as it is and to be remembered for a wonderful decade.»
«It's almost like a blessing in disguise to get on the road because it's a better challenge and we can get away from all the distractions in Miami.»
«I paid my bill and I went up to the room and got a telephone call from the waitress. They're all pretty cheap guys to stiff a waitress.»