He played for Los Angeles from 1970 to 1975, and he was a team broadcaster before becoming Paul Westhead's assistant in 1979. He took over as head coach in 1981 and led the Lakers through one of ...

He played for Los Angeles from 1970 to 1975, and he was a team broadcaster before becoming Paul Westhead's assistant in 1979. He took over as head coach in 1981 and led the Lakers through one of ...

After retiring, Riley became an assistant coach with the Lakers in the 1979-80 season and was promoted to head coach after Paul Westhead was fired early in the 1981-82 season. All things Lakers ...

He played for Los Angeles from 1970 to 1975, and he was a team broadcaster before becoming Paul Westhead's assistant in 1979. He took over as head coach in 1981 and led the Lakers through one of ...