Mikan had a highly successful playing career, winning seven NBL, BAA, and NBA championships in nine seasons, an NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy, and three scoring titles. He played in the first four NBA All-Star games and was a member of the first six All-BAA and All-NBA Teams.

Jan 21, 2021 · George Mikan may not have been the best basketball player of the first half of the 20th century. Mikan's contemporary Bob Kurland may well have been better. In the 1940s, debating whether Mikan or Kurland was better and more dominant was like later debates about Russell or Chamberlain.

Jul 12, 2024 · In this thread we'll discuss and vote on the top 5 players and the top 3 offensive and defensive players of 1950-51. Player of the Year (POY) — most accomplished overall player of that season. Offensive Player of the Year (OPOY) — …

Jul 19, 2024 · His name was now starting to be placed alongside the likes of George Mikan, Nat Holman, Hank Luisetti, and Bobby McDermott. He finished 3rd in minutes, 4th in points, 1st in assists, and 1st in field goal attempts. The Celtics have the #1 offense in the league.

George Mikan averaged 23.1 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.

Jul 8, 2024 · In this thread we'll discuss and vote on the top 5 players and the top 3 offensive and defensive players of 1949-50. Player of the Year (POY) — most accomplished overall player of that season. Offensive Player of the Year (OPOY) — …

Led by the legendary George Mikan, who was the league’s first true superstar, the Lakers were a powerhouse. Mikan’s size and skill made him nearly unstoppable on the court, and he was supported by a strong cast of players like Jim Pollard and Vern Mikkelsen.

Jun 2, 2005 · George Mikan, who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five NBA championships, died on Thursday at age 80. Mikan and company won five of the first six league titles after the NBA was formed in 1948....

Jun 5, 2005 · Mikan George Mikan, born June 18th, 1924, the original "Mr. Basketball" passed away peacefully after a long fight with diabetes. The first "big man" superstar, he was a charter member of the...

George Mikan, often regarded as one of the pioneers of professional basketball, revolutionized the game with his towering presence and skillful play. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches, Mikan's height was an advantage that he used effectively to dominate the court.