There’s always the motivation of wanting to win. Everybody has that. But a champion needs, in his attitude, a motivation above and beyond winning.
Meaning of the quote
Everyone wants to win, but to be a true champion, you need to have a stronger motivation than just winning. You need to have an attitude and drive that goes beyond just trying to come out on top. It's about having a deeper purpose and passion that keeps you going, even when winning isn't the only goal.
About Pat Riley
Pat Riley is a legendary figure in the NBA, known for his success as a player, coach, and executive. He has won five NBA championships as a head coach, including four with the Los Angeles Lakers’ Showtime era in the 1980s and one with the Miami Heat in 2006. Riley is the first North American sports figure to win a championship in various roles, and he is regarded as one of the greatest NBA figures of all time.
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