Lakers planning Pat Riley statue outside of arena as 'icon' will join Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, more
Also on the call were Riley's wife, Chris; Jerry West's widow, Karen; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Magic Johnson; James Worthy; Michael Cooper; A.C. Green; Vlade Divac and Kurt Rambis. Outside the arena, Riley will become the first Lakers coach with a statue.
Lakers to honor ex-coach Pat Riley with statue outside arena
With Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leading an exciting team with a groundbreaking fast-break offense, the Lakers went 533-194 (.733) in Riley's tenure and added 102 playoff victories over nine mostly outstanding seasons. "Pat is a Lakers icon ...
Legendary Lakers coach Pat Riley will receive statue on Star Plaza outside arena, team announces
Riley will be the eighth figure that the Lakers will pay tribute to, joining Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Chick Hearn and Elgin Baylor on the plaza. One of the greatest coaches of all time — The Lakers ...
Weeks after Heat dedicated court to Pat Riley, Lakers announce plans for Riley statue
Just a few weeks after the Heat dedicated its home court to Pat Riley, he learned that he will also be honored on the West Coast for his work with the Lakers.
Lakers to add Pat Riley statue to Star Plaza
The eighth Laker to be commemorated in Star Plaza, Riley will join Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant, Chick Hearn, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jerry West. Set for completion in 2026, the Lakers will announce the official unveiling date at a later time.
Lakers to honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena
With Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leading an exciting team with a groundbreaking fast-break offense, the Lakers went 533-194 (.733) in Riley's tenure and added 102 playoff victories over nine mostly outstanding seasons. “Pat is a Lakers icon ...
Lakers to add Pat Riley statue outside Crypto.com Arena
Riley won six championships as a Lakers player (1972) and coach (1982, 1985, 1987 and 1988 as head coach, and 1980 as an assistant). The statue, which will be located in Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena, is set to be completed in 2026. The date of the unveiling is to be determined.
Lakers to honor Showtime-era coach Pat Riley with statue outside Crypto.com Arena
The Lakers have announced they will honor Showtime-era coach Pat Riley with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, joining Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and five others.
Lakers plan Pat Riley statue outside Crypto.com Arena
The Lakers announced on Monday morning that they’ve commissioned a statue of Pat Riley to join Lakers legends on Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena. The statue is set to be completed in 2026, with the team announcing the official unveiling date at a later time.
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s Net Worth Reflects His Impressive Career On and Off the Court
Legendary NBA star Kareem Abdul Jabbar is one of the most notable figures in basketball. He began playing at UCLA in 1965 ...
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Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is admitting defeat in any quest to claim the NBA's all-time three-point record.
The Skyhook Revolution: How Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Signature Shot Changed Basketball Forever
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Lakers to erect Pat Riley statue outside Crypto.com Arena
Think of the Showtime Lakers and who pops into your head? Magic Johnson, of course. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's skyhook. Two franchise icons whose statues stand in front of the Lakers' downtown arena.
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Bessent's Work for Soros Would Make Him An Asset for Trump
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Mick Cronin speaks on 'push' for statues to honor Bill Walton, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
UCLA men’s basketball head coach Mick Cronin voiced the desire to commemorate Bruins’ basketball legends Bill Walton and ...
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Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games
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When Kareem ripped Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent for blasting Gayle King over Kobe's rape case: "Their personal emotion doesn't justify such a public and misguided attac…
This prompted Kobe's fellow NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to hit out at Snoop and 50 in a piece he wrote on his website.