ODATE, Akita Prefecture--Long paired with the Hachiko statue in front of JR Shibuya Station in Tokyo, the iconic “green frog” will be making a huge jump north to the famed dog’s hometown.

After the final buzzer, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen celebrated more history by dancing on the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse court with a giant green frog, who has quickly ...