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2 Continue this thread level 1 1y Bill Simmons is that you 13 level 2 Op 1y Sorry I dont get the reference. George Mikan is known for being the greatest NBA center in the franchises.

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Why is Mikans number not retired or is BBall reference wrong here.

. If it wasnt for George Mikan there might not be a Lakers franchise today. Retired on December 18 2017 in honor of Kobe Bryant led the Lakers to five championships three while wearing 8 and two while wearing 24 2007-08. Retired on December 18 2017 in honor of Kobe Bryant led the Lakers to five championships three while wearing 8 and two while wearing 24.

Gail Goodrich had his number 25 retired by the Lakers on November 20 1996. He was the 1959 Rookie of the Year and the 1959 All-Star Game. George Lawrence Mikan Jr.

Twould be better to see 99 amidst itself instead of on the tiny unoticable blue banner with the likes of Martin Lovellete amongst others. Only player to have two numbers retired by the same team. 8 level 2 Op 1y Thanks for the reply.

Yet they still call themselves the 15 time world champions without recognizing the greats from Minneapolis. He also helped transform the Lakers into the all-time great sports franchise they would become. George Mikan was nicknamed Mr.

Mikan is widely viewed. On the other hand Mikans college team DePaul Blue Demons had retired his number 99 in his honor. Jamaal Wilkes - No.

There might not even be an NBA. 19 Vern Mikkelsen F 194959. In an NBA first the Lakers on Monday night retired both jersey numbers worn by Bryant the leading scorer in franchise history.

However just six different teams retired the number 23 from their roster. One of the greatest players in league history Baylor averaged 274 points 135 rebounds and 43 dimes with the Lakers in 846 games. However it was honored by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Also why dont the Lakers count the BAA championships if they were the same team that dominated the NBA. ˈ m aɪ k ə n. Not sure why wont they retire it mikans name is already in the rafters at Staples just needs a.

Wilkes won three championships with the Lakers in the 80s. 48465 Should the Lakers retire Mikans number. Individual mpls chips dont have actual banners either like the LA ones.

George Mikan made the NBA relevant and was the 1st ever superstar. Shaquille ONeal said of the late Mikan Without 99 there is no me So Jeanie Buss the Lakers its time to pay proper respect and retire 99. The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat retired the number 23 in honor of Michael Jordan.

George Lawrence Mikan Jr. And there definitely wouldnt be 5 Championships from Minneapolis as part of our legacy. Is number 24 retired for the NBA.

What is George Mikan known for. 219 rows Only player to have the same number retired by three different teams Golden State LA. George Mikan helped bring the Lakers their 1st 5.

No the late NBA players jersey number 99 is not retired. Vern Mikkelsen 19 George Mikan 99 Jim Pollard 17 Slater Martin 22 Coach John Kundla and Clyde Lovellette 34. June 18 1924 June 1 2005 nicknamed Mr.

Individual mpls chips dont have actual banners either like the LA ones. Its honestly shocking to me the NBA hasnt retired his number altogether but even before that its unbelievable the Lakers have yet to officially retire his jersey. 8 Kobe Bryant 24.

He was a. Lakers and Philadelphia 22. Mikans name mpls chips are honored in the rafters.

Mikans name mpls chips. Basketball was an American professional basketball player for the Chicago American Gears of the National Basketball League NBL and the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBL the Basketball Association of America BAA and the National Basketball Association NBA. Mikan along with other Laker Hall of Famers from the Minneapolis Lakers are all on one seperate banner with all their names on it and number it technically isnt officially retired but it is de facto retired which is.

The team was in Minneapolis in his first two seasons 19581960. He ranks among the leaders in franchise history in points 10th field goals 10th and steals 9th. No the late NBA players jersey number 99 is not retired.

Its honestly shocking to me the NBA hasnt retired his number altogether but even before that its unbelievable the Lakers have yet to officially retire his jersey. All of the Lakers retired numbers are for either the 1972 championship team Wilt Chamberlain 13 Elgin Baylor 22 Gail Goodrich 25 and Jerry West 44 the Showtime 1980s Lakers Magic Johnson 32 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 33 James Worthy 42 and Jamaal Wilkes 52 and then the 2000s Shaquille ONeal 34 and Kobe Bryant 8 and 24. Buss did say at the time though that its a matter of when not if so if we as fans are adamant enough maybe Jeanie pulls the trigger in the next couple years.

It means microphone i think and it is for the great announcers teams have had. When Mikan passed away in 2005 Shaq paid for his funeral. Why did the Lakers not retire George Mikans 99.

34 Clyde Lovellette F-C 195357. 99 for Los Angeles since Mikan. Basketball and played 8 seasons with the Minneapolis Lakers.

Blows my mind that they havent how can they simultaneously claim all those championships but not retire the jersey of the man behind basketballs first true dynasty. -3 Continue this thread level 1 1y 24. The numbers would be.

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