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, the “gentle giant” who a half-century ago brought fame and stability to the fledgling world of professional basketball and literally transformed the game, died Wednesday at a Scottsdale, ...

"George Mikan truly revolutionized the game and was the NBA's first true superstar," NBA commissioner David Stern said. "He had the ability to be a fierce competitor on the court and a gentle giant ...

LOS ANGELES — Jerry Buss’ door was always open to George Mikan. Patrick Mikan, one of George’s sons, remembered visits to L.A. when the two men – Mr. Basketball and the man who helped bring together ...