If the Celtics are unsure of what to do after a disappointing playoff defeat, they only need to listen to … Pat Riley?
Here’s some of what Riley said in 2014, shortly after the Heat lost their second Finals in four years despite having Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh on the same team.
“I think we need to have a perspective about things,” Riley said. “I think everybody needs to get a grip … I’ve been here for 45 years in the NBA, and I’ve witnessed dynasties. I’ve witnessed great teams. The ’80s Lakers, five championships in 12 years. So what does that mean? Seven times they didn’t win. In that run, they didn’t win. You got to deal with it. You got to come back.
