The Lakers retire the No. 99 jersey of 'Mr. Basketball' George Mikan in a pregame ceremony at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

However, the foundation of the franchise's rich history was actually built by a dominant big man - George Mikan. Long before ... More notably, "Mr. Basketball's" true impact on the league in ...

George Mikan and Bill Russell. The announcement was made at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, which occupies the site of the former Commodore Hotel, where the original NBA charter was signed on June 6 ...

Once George Mikan retired, there might not have been a basketball player more heralded than Bob Cousy in the 1950s. The Celtics all-time great said Martin was his toughest opponent. “He doesn ...

Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch discuss how 1930s pro basketball star Leroy Edwards inspired the 3-second rule, how the 1950s NBA dealt with superstar George Mikan and his Minneapolis Lakers dynasty ...

With a storied franchise that has won an impressive 17 championships, the impact of its players cannot be overstated. In this article, we will explore and rank the ten greatest players in Lakers ...

2001 — Michael Phelps becomes the youngest American swimmer to set a world record, winning the 200-meter butterfly in the USA Swimming Championships in 1 minute, 54.92 seconds. Phelps, 15, breaks the ...

1941 — Wisconsin, led by Gene Englund’s 13 points, wins the NCAA basketball championship with a 39-34 victory over Washington State. 1952 — George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers scores an NBA playoff ...