Lakers to Honor Phil Jackson with Statue Outside Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson on April 9, making him the ninth honoree in the arena's Star Plaza, according to ESPN.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they will honor former head coach Phil Jackson with a statue to be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena on April 9, according to a report from ESPN.
Jackson, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, will become the ninth individual to be recognized with a statue in the arena's Star Plaza, ESPN reported.
Further details about the unveiling ceremony, including attendees and the design of the statue, were not immediately available.
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