Pat Riley, president of the Miami Heat, watches during the second half of an NBA Eastern Conference final playoff game against the Celtics on Friday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Credit: AP/Mark J. Terrill
The last time the Knicks put together a run of seasons in which they were among the top contenders, it was Pat Riley who orchestrated the building of the franchise. And as the Knicks embark on their latest rebuild, Tom Thibodeau, tasked with leading the team on the court, is watching another of Riley’s projects reach fruition.
The Miami Heat are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals.