Lakers unveil statue of legendary coach Pat Riley in Sunday ceremony

Former Lakers coach Pat Riley shares a laugh with Magic Johnson during his statue unveiling in Star Plaza in front of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Riley won 4 championships as Lakers head coach. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Former Lakers coach Pat Riley, with his wife Chris Rodstrom surrounded by frindes andd former players Dwayne Wade, left, Magic Johnson, actor Michael Douglas, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jeanie Buss, right, during his statue unveiling in Star Plaza in front of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Riley won 4 championships as Lakers head coach. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/...