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 ...

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Mikan led the Minneapolis Lakers to five league titles in the first six years of the franchise's history. Nearsighted with thick glasses, he was as rough on the court as he was mild-mannered off it.

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From the early days in Minneapolis with George Mikan to legends like Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant, the Lakers have never been short on star talent. The current era is no different, with LeBron James ...

The NBA has lost another Hall of Famer. According to Joel Rippel of the Star Tribune, former Minneapolis Lakers head coach John Kundla has died at the age of 101: "John Kundla, a member of the ...