Pat Riley lifts his fist to imitate his statue after it was revealed at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. When that time comes, you do it.” (Kayla Bartkowski/Los Angeles Times)AdvertisementLike Riley himself, his statue looked darn near perfect. Riley used those words to earn six Lakers championship rings, four as a coach, one as an assistant coach and one as a player. Pat Riley speaks with Magic Johnson during Riley’s statue unveiling at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. This Lakers organization is a bit of a mess, as evidenced by the speakers who joined Riley on the stage.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 23, 2026 14:21 UTC