In front of the Crypto Arena sits a 2,300-pound, nearly 17-foot statue of Elgin Baylor, a tribute to a player who set the standard for aerial artistry in basketball. Unveiled in 2018, Baylor ...

the Lakers have announced that he will be the eighth statue in Star Plaza, with the addition coming in 2026. He will join Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant, Chick Hearn, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal ...

Elgin Baylor — the NBA Hall of Famer who spent ... Lakers greats with his No. 22 jersey retired in the rafters and his statue standing guard in front of STAPLES Center," she added.

The Lakers' decision to erect a statue is a hallmark of immense achievement, as it honors players who have significantly shaped the franchise's storied history. Legendary figures such as Shaquille ...