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Lakers to honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley with statue unveiling against Celtics
Pat Riley, who led the Lakers to four NBA titles and a .733 winning percentage during Showtime, joins seven other Lakers legends with a statue at Star Plaza.
- A statue honoring Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley will be revealed outside the downtown arena on February 22, coinciding with the Lakers' game against their longtime rivals, the Boston Celtics.
- The Lakers will honor Riley for leading the team during the 1981-1990 'Showtime' era when they won four NBA championships and reached seven Finals.
- Riley coached the Lakers to a 533-194 record with a.733 winning percentage and 102 playoff wins, supported by stars like Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
- After his time with the Lakers, Riley led the New York Knicks and Miami Heat as head coach, capturing an additional NBA championship with Miami in 2006. He currently holds the position of team president for the Heat, who honored him by naming their downtown arena court after him.
- The statue will mark Riley as the eighth Lakers figure commemorated with a tribute in the area dedicated to celebrating the franchise’s legendary players and coaches, a site that attracts many fans.
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Independent EspañolLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Pat Riley on Feb. 22, when the Hall of Famer will join team legends such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson…
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