{
  "id": 6380754,
  "title": "Lakers Immortalize Phil Jackson With Franchise’s Highest Honor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/lakers-immortalize-phil-jackson-with-franchises-highest-honor",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T04:21:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lakers-immortalize-phil-jackson-franchise-042107441.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Lakers have honored legend Phil Jackson with the highest honor in their franchise: a statue outside their home arena, Crypto.com Arena. Jackson led the Lakers as head coach during the Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant era, and his influence extends beyond his coaching tenure. Jackson's masterful approach to coaching restored the Lakers' championship legacy, leading them to five titles and setting a standard of excellence for future generations. Lakers acting governor Jeanie Buss praised Jackson's unmatched creativity and commitment to excellence, acknowledging his pivotal role in the team's success. Jackson's legacy is defined by his ability to build championship teams across eras and different styles of basketball, making him a strong contender for the title of the best NBA coach of all time.",
  "summary": "Lakers legend Phil Jackson is getting a well-deserved statue at the arena he once called home, Crypto.com Arena. The post Lakers Immortalize Phil Jackson With Franchise’s Highest Honor appeared first on LA Sports Report.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}