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“We measure areas of performance that are often ignored: jumping in pursuit of every rebound even if you don't get it, swatting at every pass, diving for loose balls, letting someone smash into you in order to draw the foul. These 'effort' statistics are also stored on computer. Effort is what ultimately separates journeyman players from impact players. Knowing how well a player executes all these little things is the key to unlocking career-best performances.”

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Pat Riley

Pat Riley, born on March 20, 1945, is a renowned basketball coach with a distinguished career in the NBA. He has led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA championships. more

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