Lakers to Honor Pat Riley with Statue at Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers announced plans to commemorate legendary coach Pat Riley with a statue, recognizing his contributions to the team's success in the 1980s.
- Pat Riley, a pivotal figure in the Lakers' 'Showtime' era, will be immortalized with a statue set to be unveiled in 2026.
- Riley's tenure with the Lakers included four NBA championships as head coach and one as an assistant coach.
- The announcement was made by Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss during a video call with Riley and several Lakers legends.
- Magic Johnson, a key player during Riley's coaching era, expressed his excitement and praised Riley as the greatest NBA coach.
- Riley's influence extended beyond the Lakers, as he also led the Miami Heat to three NBA championships as head coach and team president.
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