The death of basketball Hall of Famer George Mikan, one of the NBA’s first dominant big men and superstars, hit home for Phoenix Suns chairman and CEO Jerry Colangelo. Mikan, a Scottsdale resident for ...
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 ...
“On behalf of the entire Lakers organization, I’d like to express our sadness at the passing of George Mikan, as well as to send our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Mikan family,” said Buss. ...