The Los Angeles Lakers are set to unveil a statue honoring former coach Pat Riley on February 22. This event will coincide with a highly anticipated game against their historic rivals, the Boston Celtics.

Riley, renowned for his role during the Lakers’ “Showtime” era from 1981 to 1990, led the team to four NBA championships (1982, 1985, 1987, 1988). His coaching tenure saw the Lakers achieving an impressive record of 533-194 and obtained 102 playoff victories during that time.

Throughout his nine seasons as head coach, the Lakers consistently won at least 50 games, and notably achieved 60 wins in five consecutive seasons. He was recognized as the NBA Coach of the Year in the 1989-90 season.

Aside from coaching, Riley also played for the Lakers from 1970 to 1975 and contributed as a broadcaster before stepping into coaching roles.

At 80 years old, Riley has previously coached the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat, where he earned another championship in 2006 and currently serves as their president.

The statue will mark Riley as the eighth Lakers legend to receive such an honor at Star Plaza, joining fellow icons such as Abdul-Jabbar, Johnson, Bryant, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Shaquille O’Neal, and broadcaster Chick Hearn.