99 jersey retired in Lakers lore." HoopsHype on Mikan: "The first truly dominant NBA big man, George Mikan used his massive size to his advantage along with the unusually soft touch he had for a ...

The Lakers retire the No. 99 jersey of 'Mr. Basketball' George Mikan in a pregame ceremony at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

It’s a bit of an odd award, to be sure. Since the 1985-86 season, the NBA has handed out the Most Improved Player Award, now known as the George Mikan Trophy. It’s designed to reward a player ...

On April 13, 1949 George Mikan scored 29 points despite a broken hand to lead the Minneapolis Lakers to the BAA Championship over the Washington Capitols ...

Gus Williams (25.7), Dennis Johnson (24.7), Jack Sikma (23.6) Top three playoff performers: Bill Russell (23.3), Tommy ...

Former Minnesota Twins outfielder Kirby Puckett beat out football legend Bronko Nagurski and basketball great George Mikan to be named Minnesota’s top Sports Figure of the Century by a ten ...