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The tradition of fixing a franchise's championship memory in metal has a long address in Los Angeles.
Star Plaza, outside Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, already holds eight Lakers figures in bronze, and Phil Jackson will become the ninth.
The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed Tuesday that a statue honoring the coach will be unveiled before an April game during the 2026-27 season.
Jackson's career total of 11 NBA coaching championships is the record in the league's history. Five of those came with the Lakers across two coaching stints.
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