1967 NBA draft
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The 1967 NBA draft was the 21st annual draft of the National Basketball Association. The draft was held on May 3 and 4, 1967, before the 1967–68 season. In this draft, 12 NBA teams took turns selectin
Walt Frazier was selected fifth overall by the New York Knicks.
Pat Riley was selected seventh overall by the San Diego Rockets.
Phil Jackson was selected 17th overall by the New York Knicks.
Pat Riley
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Patrick James Riley is an American professional basketball executive, former coach, and former player in the National Basketball Association. He has been the team president of the Miami Heat since 199
1967 NBA draft
…Kentucky Colonels, where he played for all nine seasons of its existence (including the 1975 ABA championship) while being an ABA All-Star seven times. Pat Riley, the 7th pick, and Phil Jackson, the 17th pick, became successful NBA head coaches after ending their playing career. Riley won five NBA championships…
Riley in 2010
Riley as a Laker in 1974
Riley (left) and Magic Johnson in 1989