Tag Archives: Pat Riley

Ichiro and how he gets to 3,000

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Jorge Costales

Of the current 29 players with at least 3,000 hits in the history of MLB, the highest average hits per season belongs to Pete Rose at 177. If Ichiro reaches exactly 3,000 in 2016, his average hits per year would … Continue reading →

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Wade opts out, but its McRoberts who will go

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Jorge Costales

All this grief because the guy with the hairline to the right was too embarrassed to walk around in the bright Miami sun after cosmetic surgery. Oy vey. Heat Hoops is a great resource for us Heat fans. His recent … Continue reading →

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LeBron’s Kidd play

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Jorge Costales

Part of the hagiography that comes with star NBA players is the notion that every off-season they attempt to improve a part of their game. I think LeBron James decided to focus on his General Manager skills this summer. Except … Continue reading →

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Miami Heat fans and the dynastic cycle

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Jorge Costales

So this is what it feels like to be in the middle of a dynastic cycle. If I were shown the nearby picture of the 2008 USA Olympic basketball team, I would have seen a relaxed bench at the end … Continue reading →

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Pat Riley is good for business

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Jorge Costales

Update #1 01/18/14: Magic Johnson: … Look what Pat Riley did in Miami … If Pat Riley’s not there, you don’t get LeBron to buy in. The Miami Heat and Pat Riley don’t do WTF’s. For them, it’s more about … Continue reading →

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If Bizarro NBA season continues …

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Jorge Costales

Entering game 6 of the NBA Finals, I recap, in honor of Seinfeld and Sgt. Friday, some bizarro facts, ma’am: Defending NBA champions Considered by opponents, ‘Hollywood as hell’ Head coach turning 43 years old during year Team featured 3 … Continue reading →

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Are eventual NBA champs ever routed in Finals?

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Jorge Costales

A great friend and loyal Heat fan texted me the following after the Spurs crushed the Heat [PG version]: Shameful day for Heat fans … impossible to win by 20ish and then lose by 30ish … real champions would never … Continue reading →

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The Meeting That Made The Decision Possible

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Jorge Costales

DISSOLVE TO: A garden, somewhere outside Schenectady: PAT O’RILEY So … Reinsdorf will move against you first. He’ll set up a meeting with someone that you absolutely trust … guaranteeing your ability to speak freely. And at that meeting, you’ll … Continue reading →

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