The late George Mikan is one of those legends who built his legacy with a franchise that no longer exists in the form he knew. Naturally, this came with its share of obstacles. The challenge is clear ...

The death of basketball Hall of Famer George Mikan, one of the NBA’s first dominant big men and superstars, hit home for Phoenix Suns chairman and CEO Jerry Colangelo. Mikan, a Scottsdale resident for ...

PHOENIX – George Mikan, professional basketball’s first dominant big man who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five championships, died at a Scottsdale rehabilitation center, family members said Thursday.

The Lakers retired George Mikan's No. 99 on Sunday night ahead of their matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Mikan, nicknamed "Mr. Basketball," played with the Lakers back when they were located in ...

PHOENIX - George Mikan, the "gentle giant" who a half-century ago brought fame and stability to the fledgling world of professional basketball and literally transformed the game, has died 18 days shy ...

When you have to go all the way back to George Mikan to find the last time a player in Lakers history did something, you know it's an impressive feat. The milestone reached by Reaves on Thursday night ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are retiring George Mikan's No. 99 jersey. The event will take place Oct. 30 when the Lakers host the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mikan spent seven years with the Lakers ...

The 1948 George Mikan rookie card is the closest thing basketball collectors have to the T206 Honus Wagner. In 2015, the one and only PSA 10 sold for $400K, and hasn't come up for sale since. We've ...

Hall of Fame George Mikan is the 11th player in Los Angeles Lakers history to have his jersey raised to the rafters. From NBA.com News Services Full ceremony: Lakers retire George Mikan's No. 99 ...

When you have to go all the way back to George Mikan to find the last time a player in Lakers history did something, you know it's an impressive feat. That's the kind of basketball history Austin ...