Lakers to Honor Ex-Coach Pat Riley with Statue Outside Arena

Pat Riley to Be Honored With Statue

The Los Angeles Lakers will honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their arena.

The announcement was made by Lakers owner Jeanie Buss on Monday.

Riley coached the Lakers from 1981 to 1990, winning five NBA championships.

Riley is widely considered one of the greatest coaches in NBA history.

He is known for his innovative coaching style and his ability to get the most out of his players.

Riley's teams were known for their tough defense and their up-tempo offense.

The statue of Riley will be unveiled on November 11, 2023.

The statue will be located outside the Lakers' arena, the Staples Center.

It will be the first statue of a former Lakers coach outside the arena.

Riley said he is honored to be receiving a statue outside the Lakers' arena.

He said it is a testament to the success that he and his players had together.

Riley said he is looking forward to seeing the statue unveiled.

The Lakers are one of the most successful teams in NBA history.

They have won 17 NBA championships, which is more than any other team.

The Lakers have also had some of the greatest players in NBA history, including Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

The Lakers' decision to honor Pat Riley with a statue is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest coaches in NBA history.

Riley's statue will serve as a reminder of the success that he and his players had together.

The statue will also be a reminder of the Lakers' legacy as one of the most successful teams in NBA history.