The Blazers traded Riley to the Los Angeles Lakers, [18] where he played for five seasons. [13] Riley played a significant role as a reserve on the Lakers' 1972 NBA Championship team. ...

Riley spent five-and-a-half seasons in Los Angeles as a player during the 1970s, and 10 more as a coach in the 1980s. He won one championship as a member of the 1972 squad, playing off …

Jan 6, 2025 · Pat Riley, American basketball player, coach, and executive who was one of the most successful National Basketball Association coaches of all time, leading the Los Angeles …

Aug 30, 2022 · After the Los Angeles Lakers won back-to-back titles, Riley was entrenched with winning but knew eventually it was going to come to an end. Riley then became the next …

May 29, 2022 · Riley has experienced success at every stage of his career, winning as a player with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1972, before winning multiple rings as a coach with the Lakers …

Nov 19, 2024 · Here are five things to know about legendary coach and Naismith Hall of Famer Pat Riley. The Los Angeles Lakers will honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their …

Nov 19, 2024 · EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers will honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena. The Lakers announced Monday that they …

Nov 18, 2024 · The Lakers announced Monday that they have commissioned a statue to stand in Star Plaza immortalizing the coach who won four championships with the "Showtime" Lakers …

Following the Lakers' loss to Phoenix in 1990 Western Conference semifinals, Riley stepped down as coach, ending the Lakers' winningest decade in Los Angeles. After spending a year …

Mar 9, 2024 · On this day in 1988, Pat Riley became the quickest coach to win 400 games as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks.