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Statue of Pat Riley, Mastermind of Lakers' Showtime Era, Unveiled Outside Crypto.com Arena
Pat Riley's statue honors his role as the mastermind behind four Lakers championships in the 1980s Showtime era and his lasting impact on NBA culture.
- Pat Riley coached the Los Angeles Lakers to four NBA championships during the Showtime era and had an 8-foot bronze statue unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena to honor his legacy.
- The statue, positioned between those of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, was unveiled in a ceremony attended by Lakers legends and highlighted Riley's significant impact on the franchise and NBA history.
- Riley was praised by former players and Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss as a hardworking and demanding coach who played a central role in the team's success and legacy.
- Riley expressed pride and gratitude for being honored among the Lakers' greats and reflected on his coaching career progression and ongoing role in basketball.
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Riley coached the Lakers from 1981 to 1990, leading them to the NBA Finals seven times and winning championships in 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988.
Los Angeles Lakers unveil new Pat Riley statue outside Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of Pat Riley, who played for the team for five years in the 1970s but is more widely known for his post-playing career as a coach and executive, outside Crypto.com Arena over the weekend. Riley, as coach of the Lakers during their “Showtime” era, guided the Lakers to four championships in [...]
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Pat Riley was honored by the LA Lakers on Sunday, becoming the first coach to receive a statue outside the Crypto.com Arena. While the moment celebrated his legacy in L.
A bronze statue of Pat Riley, the creator of the franchise's greatest successes, was unveiled in front of the Los Angeles arena, followed by a tough defeat against Boston.
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