How Convenient

By Matthew Yglesias
My first reaction upon hearing the news was "fuck Pat Riley," but to offer a more measured take it seems mighty convenient for Pat Riley to be taking health-related leave now that his team is once again bad. Riley's obviously got some skills as a coach, but he's also a serious scumbag.

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