Riles has been terribly, terribly missed. The Showtime era seems terribly, terribly distant. It was a Showtime magic born of a commitment found in one of the two inscriptions on the statue. The group was interestingly joined by actor Michael Douglas, who spoke as Riley's friend, while several Lakers Showtime greats watched from the audience. The Showtime Lakers faced those fears and overcame them.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 23, 2026 03:18 UTC