In 1995, Riley became the president of the Miami Heat and was instrumental in the team's success. He was responsible for signing superstar free agents such as Alonzo Mourning and Shaquille O'Neal, which helped the Heat win their first championship in 2006. He also served as the team's head coach from 1995 to 2003, leading the Heat to the playoffs in each of those seasons.
Riley has also had a successful career as an executive. He was the president of the Heat from 1995 to 2008, and then returned to the team as its president of basketball operations in 2014. He has been responsible for the Heat's success in recent years, as the team has won two championships since his return.
Riley is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches and executives in NBA history. He has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and his number (19) has been retired by the Heat. He is also the only coach in NBA history to win a championship with three different teams. His legacy will live on for years to come.
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