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Lakers to Unveil Pat Riley Statue Before Celtics Game on Feb. 22, 2026

The bronze tribute makes Riley the franchise’s first coach honored in Star Plaza, spotlighting his 1980s “Showtime” legacy at the Lakers–Celtics matchup.

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 13: Pat Riley looks on during Michael Cooper’s jersey retirement during the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers on January 13, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
April 6, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; From left Gail Goodrich , Jerry West , Pat Riley and Bill Sharman are honored at halftime of a game against the Houston Rockets in honor of the 40th anniversary of the 1972 NBA championship team at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Ceremony is set for Feb. 22, 2026, at Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena ahead of the Lakers’ home game against Boston.
  • Riley becomes the eighth figure honored with a statue at Star Plaza and the first coach to join icons like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kobe Bryant.
  • As head coach from 1981 to 1990, Riley led the Lakers to four NBA titles and compiled a 533–194 regular-season record with 102 playoff wins.
  • His ongoing role as Miami Heat president and the recent naming of their court after him underscore his influence beyond Los Angeles.
  • The unveiling continues the Lakers’ tradition of public memorials in Star Plaza, which serves as a central gathering site for fans to celebrate franchise legends.