535 Quotes by Pat Riley

Shaq did a great job tonight. We have to make sure he's not in foul trouble and constantly look to go to him.

You can't be happy with the whole disposition of our team in the second half, playing with a 20-point lead and not defending at all. We showed very little respect for all the hard work and good play. I'm happy we were able to win it at the end, but obviously we can't play like that.

I think we're beginning to learn more about individual performances by perimeter players who have the ability to do what he does... We have to do something different at times to take the ball out of his hands, force him into areas it's not as easy for him to get done what he gets done.

I'd like my reputation to stay as it is and to be remembered for a wonderful decade.

It's good to get this. It doesn't mean much unless you use it.

Obviously we're concerned about everybody's health, based on what happened last year. We've still got 19 games to play. You can't walk around on egg shells, but we do have to be conscious of the maintenance of these guys.

We've got a couple of good games with this lineup. But what this lineup has yet to really prove to me is they haven't brought a whole lot of energy at the beginning of the game. I think that's a mental thing more than anything else.

I think we're a long ways away and I think they'd be the first ones to admit it. Right now, it's spotty.

Whatever it takes to win.