Overview

• The Lakers’ 2025–26 schedule, released on Aug. 14, officially confirms the statue unveiling at Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.
• Riley will be honored before the Boston Celtics, reflecting his four championships, 533–194 regular-season record and storied rivalry with Boston during the Showtime era.
• He becomes the eighth figure with a statue at Star Plaza, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and broadcaster Chick Hearn.
• The Heat honored Riley last season by naming their downtown court after him, highlighting his continued executive impact as Miami’s president.
• Details on ceremony attendance and program elements have not been released publicly.