Mikan had interest in law school but delayed going to focus on playing basketball. He eventually earned his law degree and specialized in corporate and real estate law.

Mikan couldn't believe Kareem turned down a seven-figure annual salary to come to the ABA.

During the NBA on TNT broadcast on Tuesday night during the postseason, Dwight Howard and Jalen Rose filled on for Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith.

Lakers retire No. 99 for George Mikan, the NBA’s first leading big man A statue of Mikan greets fans at the Target Center in Minneapolis where the Timberwolves play. Nonetheless, the Lakers ...

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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 ...

As a teenager, George Mikan was cut from the freshman basketball team at his high school and told that he would never play basketball because he wore glasses and because he was too awkward. The 6 ...

Mikan passed away in 2005 at age 80, but his memory will always live on among those who were fortunate enough to see him play, as well as younger folks who know their NBA history.

Mikan's legacy helped lay the foundation of one of the most storied franchises in professional sports.

The leader of those teams, George Mikan, is finally getting his due. The Lakers announced they will retire Mikan’s jersey No. 99 Oct. 30 when the Lakers play the Denver Nuggets.