Big George's death also reminded us of how really few supreme centers there have been, only five for sure: Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain after Mikan, than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and now Shaquille ...

Big George's death also reminded us of how really few supreme centers there have been, only five for sure: Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain after Mikan, than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and now Shaquille ...

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 ...

George Mikan, who led the Lakers to five championships as the best player in the league during the pre-shot clock mid-1950s, will get some recognition with the NBA's newly-renamed George Mikan ...

He became the sport's first big star, a man whose popularity and talent nurtured the fledgling pro game until the likes of Bill Russell, Bob Cousy and Wilt Chamberlain arrived.

George Mikan, who led the Lakers to five championships as the best player in the league during the pre-shot clock mid-1950s, will get some recognition with the NBA's newly-renamed George Mikan ...

Big George's death also reminded us of how really few supreme centers there have been, only five for sure: Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain after Mikan, than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and now Shaquille ...