Each Warrior wants to leave the mark of his will, his signature, on important acts he touches. This is not the voice of ego but of the human spirit, rising up and declaring that it has something to contribute to the solution of the hardest problems, no matter how vexing!

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Each person wants to make their mark on important things they do. This is not because of ego, but because of the human spirit wanting to help solve even the most difficult problems.

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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