Pat Riley Resigns as Heat Coach After 15-67 Season

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 Pat Riley Resigns as Heat Coach After 15-67 Season
Pat Riley resigned as Miami’s head coach on Monday, almost two weeks after the Heat finished a 15-67 season; the worst of Riley’s career. The Hall of Famer will remain with the Heat as team president. Assistant coach Erik Spoelstra will succeed Riley, and will become the NBA’s youngest current head coach, at 37 years of age. As reported by ESPN : “I made a point 25 years ago when I ... [link]

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