Pat Riley
Pat Riley is a legendary figure in the world of basketball, known for his successful coaching career and significant contributions to the NBA. He served as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers during their 'Showtime' era, leading them to four championships in the 1980s. Later, he coached the Miami Heat, securing two consecutive titles in 2012 and 2013. Despite his successes, Riley never achieved a personal 'three-peat,' as the Heat fell short in the 2014 NBA Finals. Notably, he holds the commercial rights to the term 'three-peat,' having trademarked it for a variety of products, showcasing his influence both on and off the court.
Born on Mar 20, 1945 (79 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 17,850 | $1,700,000 | 798$ |
| India | 1 | 6.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 244,205 | $2,900,000 | 513$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,857 | $21,000,000 | 3,861$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,749,012,274 | 322,912 | $25,600,000 | 5,172$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Pat Riley is one of only three coaches to win the NBA Coach of the Year award three times.
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India:
Pat Riley trademarked the term 'Three-Peat' in the '80s and has previously donated proceeds to charity.
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Canada:
Pat Riley is the team president of the Miami Heat who offered the official greeting to the new players.
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Canada:
Pat Riley is referenced as the former coach of the L.A. Lakers.
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United States:
Pat Riley coached the Miami Heat to championships in 2012 and 2013.
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