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Lakers to Honor Phil Jackson with Statue Outside Crypto.com Arena
- On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that a statue honoring Phil Jackson will be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena on April 9, 2027, before the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss credited Jackson's 'masterful approach' for restoring the team's championship legacy, as he guided the franchise to five titles by running his triangle offense through Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and Pau Gasol.
- Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007, Jackson holds an NBA-record 11 titles, surpassing the record previously held by former Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach.
- Jackson will become the ninth Laker immortalized at Star Plaza, joining franchise icons Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Chick Hearn, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley, Jerry West, O'Neal, and Bryant.
- Sculptor Omri Amrany of Rotblatt Amrany Studio is designing the tribute, which comes fourteen months after the organization recognized another franchise legend.
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Lakers will unveil Phil Jackson statue next year
<p>The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Phil Jackson outside their downtown arena next year.</p><p>The Lakers announced the plan Tuesday to honor Jackson, who led the Lakers to five championships and seven NBA Finals appearances during two stints totaling 11 seasons as their head coach.</p><p>The statue will be unveiled April 9 before the Lakers' home game against Minnesota.</p><p>After his famed tenure leading Michael Jor…
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OC RegisterPhil Jackson to receive Lakers statue outside Crypto.com Arena
Jackson, who won five NBA titles in 11 seasons with the Lakers, will be honored April 9 at Star Plaza as the ninth member of the franchise to be commemorated.
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