The Ruthless Pat Riley Rule That Built The Showtime Lakers

Gary Vitti spent more than three decades inside the Lakers organization, helping shape one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. In this conversation, the legendary Lakers athletic trainer shares never-before-heard stories about Pat Riley, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West and the Showtime Lakers era. Vitti breaks down Pat Riley's infamous "12 + 2 + 1" philosophy, why Riley viewed distractions as "peripheral opponents," and the culture that helped turn the Lakers into champions. He also reflects on the 1985 NBA Finals, the infamous "Memorial Day Massacre," and the leadership lesson Kareem Abdul-Jabbar taught the entire organization after a...