Fittingly, the Los Angeles Lakers will unveil Pat Riley's statue before playing their longtime rival, the Boston Celtics . The Lakers have announced that Riley's statue will be unveiled on Feb. 22.

Riley, 80, was informed last November that the Lakers were honoring him with a statue. While he will become the ninth member of the franchise to receive a statue, Riley will be the first Lakers coach to receive the honor.

Prior to coaching the Lakers, Riley played for Los Angeles and was a member of the 1972 championship team that won a then-NBA record 69 games during the regular season. That was the first title the Lakers won upon moving from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.

After his playing career ended, Riley served as a Lakers commentator (alongside Hall of Fame broadcaster Chick H

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