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Pat Riley left the New York Knicks in 2001 primarily due to a combination of personal ambition and frustration with the team's direction. He desired more control over Basketball operations, which was limited under the Knicks' management structure. Additionally, after a successful tenure, he sought new challenges and opportunities, ultimately leading him to take the head coaching position with the Miami Heat.

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