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Statues of NBA players around the world: Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and more

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Statues of NBA players around the world: Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and more

NBA legends live on in statues around the world. Icons like Kobe Bryant gets three in the Lakers arena, and Bulls fans can always see Michael Jordan’s famous statue at the United Center. American universities and places in Europe and China also honor champions such as Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal And Dirk Nowitzki with their own statues.

Check out the best ones below:

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Today marks 4 years since the statue of Bill Russell was unveiled at City Hall.

10 granite blocks and 1 statue represent his 11 championships.

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— Only in Boston (@OnlyInBOS) November 1, 2017

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