George Mikan Archives

This Day In Lakers History: The Legendary George Mikan Born In Joliet, Illinois

The Los Angeles Lakers have a history of big men unlike any other in the NBA. The likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille…

This Day In Lakers History: George Mikan Sets Playoff Record For Points Scored

Throughout the history of the NBA, few teams have been able to separate themselves from the rest of the pack to…

Lakers News: Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West & George Mikan Get NBA Award Trophies Named After Them

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in all of professional sports with many of the greatest players to ever…

Lakers Video: George Mikan’s No. 99 Jersey Raised Into Rafters

It has been a long time coming for the Los Angeles Lakers to retire Hall of Famer George Mikan’s No. 99 jersey…

Lakers News: George Mikan To Have Jersey Retired On Oct. 30

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the NBA’s premier franchises because of their winning ways throughout the decades…

FOCO Selling Lakers City Edition Bobbleheads Of LeBron James & Carmelo Anthony; James Worthy, George Mikan 75th Anniversary Models

FOCO released limited edition Los Angeles Lakers City Edition bobbleheads of Carmelo Anthony and LeBron…

Lakers History: The Top 5 Centers in Franchise History

Originally Published on September 22, 2009, by Daniel Burge (Edited by Ian…

Lakers History: The Five Greatest Lakers Centers

Originally Published on May 8, 2012 The Lakers have hosted some of…

Kobe Bryant, LeBron James & Shaquille O’Neal Among 15 Current Or Former Lakers To Make ESPN Top 74 NBA Players All-Time List

In honor of the NBA’s 74th anniversary this year, ESPN released their list of the top 74 players of all time and…

Top 10 Greatest Los Angeles Lakers of All-Time

Republished and Updated from April 3. 2016 With the retirement of Kobe…