George Mikan may hot have played his home games in the state of California, but he is, without a doubt, one of the most important figures in Lakers lore. Over the course of the Lakers' 75-year history ...

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, ...

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 ...

It’s no stretch to say George Mikan revolutionized the game of basketball as its first truly effective big man. “He was everything,” recalled Johnny Bach, a Bulls assistant coach who played against ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – George Mikan (search), professional basketball's first dominant big man who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five NBA championships, has died, family members said Thursday. He was 80.

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 ...

PHOENIX – George Mikan, professional basketball’s first dominant big man who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five championships and transformed the game, has died. He was 80. Mikan died Wednesday at a ...

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 ...

And I'm Melissa Block. The greatest player in the first half century of basketball has died. George Mikan won that title from the Associated Press. In nine pro seasons, he led his teams to seven ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are tied with the Boston Celtics for the most NBA titles by a single franchise in NBA history with 17. Eleven of those rings were earned in Los Angeles after the Lakers moved ...

This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Michele Norris. MELISSA BLOCK, host: And I'm Melissa Block. The greatest player in the first half century of basketball has died. George Mikan won that ...