The unveiling of a bronze statue of legendary Los Angeles Lakers and NBA Hall of Fame player Elgin Baylor in Star Plaza at STAPLES Center will take place on April 6th, 2018.
As a tribute to the legendary Lakers player whose career with the organization began when he was the No. 1 overall pick by the Minneapolis Lakers in 1958 and continued through the next fourteen seasons until his retirement in 1972. The Los Angeles Lakers, STAPLES Center and AEG organizations commissioned the creation of a 1,500 lb., nearly 16’9” (4’6” base and 12’3” statue) bronze statue with granite pedestal of the NBA Hall of Fame member.