Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson to be honored with statue at famed Star Plaza, team says

The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Phil Jackson, who won five NBA championships with the team, with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena. Jackson coached the Lakers for 11 seasons over two stints, guiding them to titles with players like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. He will be the ninth member of the Lakers organization immortalized in bronze at Star Plaza.

• Phil Jackson, who won five NBA coaching titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, will be honored with a statue.
• The statue will be unveiled before an April game during the 2026-27 season at Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.
• Jackson coached the Lakers for 11 seasons, leading them to championships with stars like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
• He is also enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame for his success with the Chicago Bulls, where he won six titles.