George Lawrence Mikan Jr. (/ ˈ m aɪ k ə n /; June 18, 1924 – June 1, 2005), nicknamed "Mr. Basketball", was an American professional basketball player for the Chicago American Gears of the National Basketball League (NBL) and the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBL, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). ). Invariably playing with thick, round ...

Dec 31, 2024 · George Mikan was the NBA's first great big man, but where does he rank among the greatest Los Angeles Lakers players ever?

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 · In this thread we'll discuss and vote on the top 5 players and the top 3 offensive and defensive players of 1952-53. Voting will close sometime after 6:30 PM EST on Sunday, July 21st. I have no issue keeping it open so long as discussion is strong, but please try to vote within the first three days.

Jul 22, 2024 · I give Mikan the nod, as he was still an offensive and defensive force. Schayes led his team to the best overall net rating, and if he performed a little better in the 7 game series vs the Lakers, he may have clinched top spot.

Aug 17, 2015 · Titles were won mainly by the teams that had a George Mikan, a Bob Pettit or a Neil Johnston. With the league now run by fast guards, it seems like a different sport entirely.

Nov 29, 2024 · Considered the NBA ’s first dominant big man, George Mikan was the definition of a pioneer. Mikan was a force on both ends of the ball, inspiring various rule changes thanks to his all-around...

After two disappointing seasons that went down to the wire, the 1950 Red Sox had one of the most potent lineups in history and scored 1,027 runs. In two early June games at Fenway Park, the Red Sox scored a record 49 times, annihilating the St. Louis Browns by scores of 20-4 …

Jun 4, 2005 · R.I.P. George Mikan, professional basketball's first dominant big man who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five NBA championships, has died, family membe

Apr 16, 2012 · • In the first game at Fenway Park, held on April 9, the Red Sox defeat Harvard 2-0 in an exhibition game played during snow flurries in front of 3,000 fans. • The Red Sox christen the ballpark that year with a World Series win over the New York Giants.