The Lakers announced Monday that they have commissioned a statue to stand in Star Plaza immortalizing the coach who won four championships with the "Showtime" Lakers of the 1980s.
"Pat is a Lakers icon," Lakers owner Jeanie Buss said. "His professionalism, commitment to his craft and game preparation paved the way for the coaching we see across the league today."
Riley took over as head coach in 1981 and led the Lakers through one of the most dynamic eras for any team in NBA history, with Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
He will become the eighth Lakers luminary to be honored with a statue in Star Plaza, joining icons like Abdul-Jabbar, Johnson, and Kobe Bryant.
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