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"It was a shock when he turned us down" - George Mikan couldn't believe when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rejected his lucrative offer to join the ABA
Still, many don't realize how desperate every basketball league was to land Kareem Abdul-Jabbar when he decided to enter the ...
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"He literally carried the league, gave us recognition" - When Bob Cousy gave flowers to the first true basketball superstar in America
However, the foundation of the franchise's rich history was actually built by a dominant big man - George Mikan. Long before the Boston Celtics' dynasty took over the league, it was Mikan who led ...
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Full ceremony: Lakers retire George Mikan's No. 99 jersey
The Lakers retire the No. 99 jersey of 'Mr. Basketball' George Mikan in a pregame ceremony at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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This Day in History: George Mikan leads Lakers in 1949 Finals clincher
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 ...