It’s a bit of an odd award, to be sure. Since the 1985-86 season, the NBA has handed out the Most Improved Player Award, now known as the George Mikan Trophy. It’s designed to reward a player ...
"Nicknamed Mr. Basketball, he led the league ... 99 jersey retired in Lakers lore." HoopsHype on Mikan: "The first truly dominant NBA big man, George Mikan used his massive size to his advantage ...
"Mikan was one of the most dominant players of his era and was voted the greatest player in the first half-century by the AP." "Nicknamed Mr. Basketball ... NBA big man, George Mikan used ...