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The Lakers honored Pat Riley with a statue for his role in building their 1980s championship dynasty.
The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a bronze statue of former coach Pat Riley outside Crypto.com Arena, honoring his role in building the 1980s "Showtime" dynasty.
Riley, who coached the team from 1981 to 1990, led them to four NBA championships, seven Finals appearances, and a .733 winning percentage, the best in franchise history.
The nearly 8-foot statue depicts him in a signature Armani suit, fist raised—a gesture symbolizing his directive to "Get the ball to the Big Fella," referencing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Now 80 and serving as president of the Miami Heat, Riley also won a title there and played on the Lakers’ 1972 championship team.
The tribute, part of a series honoring Lakers legends, was celebrated by teammates, executives, and players like Magic Johnson and Dwyane Wade, who praised his leadership, discipline, and lasting impact on basketball culture.
Los Lakers honraron a Pat Riley con una estatua por su papel en la construcción de su dinastía de campeonatos en la década de 1980.