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 ...

Shaq talks about meeting Mr. Mikan and what it meant for George Mikan to ask for his autograph.

Before the 3-pointer and dunk contest were in the NBA, they thrived in the ABA. Using the red, white and blue ball at this ...