@dailymailsportusa: The Los Angeles Lakers have commissioned a statue of legendary head coach Phil Jackson, set to be unveiled Friday, April 9, 2027 outside Crypto .com Arena. 'Phil Jackson defines championship basketball for a reason,' said Los Angeles Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss. 'His masterful approach to coaching brought out the best in some of the greatest athletes to ever play the game. After he accepted my dad’s invitation to join the Lakers, Phil’s unmatched creativity and commitment to excellence restored our championship legacy, bringing five titles and setting a standard of excellence for generations to come. It is a great joy to be able to mark that achievement with the statue he so richly deserves.' Jackson spent 11 seasons as Lakers head coach (1999-2004, 2005-11), and guided the team through one of the most storied eras in franchise history. He led the Lakers to seven NBA Finals appearances and five championships, including three consecutive from 2000-02 and back-to-back championships in 2009 and 2010. Jackson will become the ninth member of the Lakers to be commemorated joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant, Chick Hearn, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Pat Riley and Jerry West. The statue will be designed and created by Omri Amrany of Rotblatt Amrany Studio. The Lakers will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 9th. #philjackson #lakers #losangeleslakers #lalakers #basketball

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