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Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson statue tribute

Overview

The Los Angeles Lakers announced plans to honor former head coach Phil Jackson with a bronze statue outside the Crypto.com Arena. The unveiling is scheduled for April 9, 2027, before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jackson coached the franchise for 11 seasons between 1999 and 2011, securing five NBA championships and setting a franchise record with 610 coaching victories. Lakers governor Jeanie Buss noted that Jackson’s “masterful approach to coaching brought out the best in some of the greatest athletes to ever play this sport.”

While the tribute marks Jackson as the ninth individual to receive a statue in the Star Plaza, Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green commented that while the recognition is an “obvious necessity,” the timing of the decision should have occurred much sooner.

Entities

Crypto.com Arena · Jeanie Buss · Phil Jackson · Los Angeles Lakers · NBA

Timeline

8 days ago

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Los Angeles Lakers to unveil Phil Jackson statue in 2027
The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue for legendary coach Phil Jackson at Crypto.com Arena on April 9, 2027, honoring his five NBA championships with the franchise.
12 days ago

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Los Angeles Lakers to unveil Phil Jackson statue in 2027
The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a bronze statue honoring legendary coach Phil Jackson outside Crypto.com Arena on April 9, 2027, celebrating his five NBA championships with the franchise.

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