Being 7-foot-8 posed “a lot of challenges,” he once said. “Like how do I fit in cars, or where do I find clothes?” ...

For most fans, when thinking about the first superstar of the Los Angeles ... rich history was actually built by a dominant big man - George Mikan. Long before the Boston Celtics' dynasty took ...

From George Mikan to Wilt Chamberlain ... As far as height, one big man stands above the rest. At 7'4", Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey is the tallest player in the league.

When looking at players' accomplishments in their basketball careers, the late George Mikan was ... for tips today," joked Mikan, per CBS. Mikan, regarded as the first true star of the NBA ...

Email us. DePaul’s George Mikan receives the Most Valuable Player trophy from Jack Coffey, chairman of the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Basketball Committee, in New York, March 26, 1945.