"I can be out of coaching next year. I'm 73. I want to have the greatest time of my life. I want to coach this game like it's the last game I'll ever coach. ... But I also appreciate the blessings I've been given by being allowed to coach this long."
"For me, it's really about him being healthy and happy. That's really all I care about. And I do believe that coaching keeps him young."
Rick Pitino, 73, remains active as the head coach of St. John's, thriving in a demanding coaching environment. His son, Richard, notes that Pitino's passion for coaching keeps him youthful. St. John's has advanced to the Sweet 16, marking their best postseason performance since 1999. Pitino has achieved this level of success across five decades, a rare accomplishment. He expresses uncertainty about retirement but emphasizes his enjoyment of coaching and gratitude for his long career. Richard supports his father's continued coaching, prioritizing his health and happiness over retirement.
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