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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Statue To Be Unveiled Tomorrow
The Lakers are finally going to unveil the statue that Kareem has been hoping for the past couple of years. It's free and open to the public.
From the Lakers:
The unveiling of a nearly 16’ tall, 1,500 lb. bronze statue of legendary Los Angeles Lakers and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Star Plaza at STAPLES Center.
The statue, created by renowned sculptors/artists Julie Rotblatt Amrany and Omri Amrany, will join other iconic sculptures of celebrated Los Angeles sports superstars Wayne Gretzky, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jerry West, Chick Hearn and Oscar De La Hoya.
The ceremony, which is open free to the public, will be highlighted by speeches from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and other individuals who were his teammates, colleagues and friends during his unprecedented career and will conclude with a climactic unveiling of the statue.
Speakers include Stu Lantz (emcee), Earvin “Magic” Johnson, James Worthy, Jerry West, Pat Riley, Eddie Doucette, Richard Lapchik, Jeanie Buss, Tim Leiweke. Former teammates, coaches along with friends and family of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will also be in attendance.
Friday, November 16, 2012
4:30 p.m.– Ceremony Begins
5:15 p.m. (approximately) –Unveiling
4:30 p.m.– Ceremony Begins
5:15 p.m. (approximately) –Unveiling
The ceremony will take place at the permanent location of the statue: Star Plaza at STAPLES Center (Just west of Figueroa Street & Chick Hearn Court intersection)
The ceremony will be broadcast live (in its entirety) on Time Warner Cable Sportsnet and Time Warner Cable Deportes.
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