LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson with a statue outside their stadium, recognizing the coach who led the franchise to five championships.
Jackson was inducted into the Hall of Fame while still coaching the Lakers, a rare distinction that reflected his historic run with the team. The franchise announced the statue tribute to commemorate his five title-winning seasons in Los Angeles.
The honor places Jackson among the franchise's most celebrated figures, with his leadership central to the Lakers' championship era. His approach helped the team sustain contention and convert deep playoff runs into five titles.
The statue outside the stadium will add Jackson to the lineup of Lakers legends immortalized in bronze. The tribute also reinforces the organization's emphasis on its championship history as it prepares for the upcoming NBA season, giving fans a permanent marker of the coach who shaped one of the league's most successful stretches. Details on the unveiling ceremony are expected to be announced by the team.