Lakers planning Pat Riley statue outside of arena as 'icon' will join Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, more from

Lakers Planning To Name Pat Riley an 'Icon,' Will Get Statue Outside Arena

Pat Riley is one of the most iconic figures in Lakers history, and the team is finally planning to give him his due.

The Lakers are planning to name Riley an "icon" and give him a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena, according to multiple reports. Riley would join Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, and Shaquille O'Neal as the only players to receive the honor. Riley was the Lakers' coach from 1981 to 1990, and he led the team to four NBA championships. He was also the team's general manager from 1981 to 1984 and from 1986 to 1990. Riley is widely considered to be one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. He has won five NBA championships as a coach, and he is the only person to win NBA titles with three different teams. Riley is also a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Lakers' decision to name Riley an "icon" is a fitting tribute to one of the most successful and respected figures in the team's history. Riley is a true Laker legend, and he deserves to be honored alongside the other greats who have played for the team. The statue of Riley is expected to be unveiled outside of Crypto.com Arena next season.