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Miami Heat President Pat Riley reveals where his "three-peat" trademark revenues go • Feb. 13, 2025, 9:41 PM ET (CBS)
Heat officially welcome Wiggins, Mitchell and Anderson to the team after last week's Butler trade • Feb. 9, 2025, 10:20 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Patrick James Riley
Born March 20, 1945 (age 79) • Rome • New York
Awards And Honors Basketball Hall of Fame (2008)

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