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The death of basketball Hall of Famer George Mikan, one of the NBA’s first dominant big men and superstars, hit home for Phoenix Suns chairman and CEO Jerry Colangelo. Mikan, a Scottsdale resident for ...

The late George Mikan is one of those legends who built his legacy with a franchise that no longer exists in the form he knew. Naturally, this came with its share of obstacles. The challenge is clear ...

PHOENIX – George Mikan, professional basketball’s first dominant big man who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five championships, died at a Scottsdale rehabilitation center, family members said Thursday.

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 ...

George Mikan died at age 80 this week, too soon for those who were close to him but, fortunately, not too soon for the Lakers, the NBA and everyone who benefited from this giant man who altered ...

PHOENIX - George Mikan, the "gentle giant" who a half-century ago brought fame and stability to the fledgling world of professional basketball and literally transformed the game, has died 18 days shy ...

The 1948 George Mikan rookie card is the closest thing basketball collectors have to the T206 Honus Wagner. In 2015, the one and only PSA 10 sold for $400K, and hasn't come up for sale since. We've ...

“On behalf of the entire Lakers organization, I’d like to express our sadness at the passing of George Mikan, as well as to send our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Mikan family,” said Buss. ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- The George Mikan era all started when I persuaded two local businessmen -- Ben Berger and Morris Chalfen -- to buy the Detroit Gems franchise for $15,000 and move it to Minneapolis. The ...

When one thinks about the rich championship tradition of the Los Angeles Lakers, certain names come to mind. Magic Johnson. Kobe Bryant. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Shaquille O’Neal. Jerry West. Wilt ...