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GEORGEMIKAN

MINNEAPOLIS LAKERS

George Mikan — 5× NBA CHAMPION, 4× ALL-STAR.

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George Mikan
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
5×NBA CHAMPION
4×ALL-STAR
Notable Games
61pts61-Point Game
regular season · JAN 20, 1952 vs MNL
47pts47-Point Game
playoffs · MAR 29, 1952 vs ROC
BORN
June 18, 1924 – June 1, 2005
Joliet, Illinois
HEIGHT
6'10
208 cm
WEIGHT
245lb
111 kg
NBA CAREER
1948–1955
8 seasons
01Biography

Full biography of George Mikan — NBA career timeline, legacy, and impact on basketball history.

Career story, milestones, and place among the all-time greats.

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02Quick Facts

Key facts about George Mikan — birth date, physical profile, draft class, and career span at a glance.

Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.

Full Name
George Mikan
Position
C
Shoots
Right
Former Name
Never changed
Years Active
1948–1955
03Career at a glance

George Mikan career statistics summary — games played, scoring, rebounding, and efficiency in one view.

Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.

8
Seasons
439
Games
23.1
Points Per Game
13.4
Rebounds Per Game
2.8
Assists Per Game
40.4%
Field Goal %
78.2%
Free Throw %
5
Championships
04Awards & Honors

Awards and honors earned by George Mikan — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections, and Hall of Fame recognition.

Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.

5x
BAA/NBA CHAMP
4x
ALL STAR
HALL OF FAME · 1959
NBA 75TH ANNIV. TEAM
NBA 75th Anniv. Team
🏆3x
SCORING CHAMP
3x BAA/NBA Scoring Champ
🏆
1952-53 TRB CHAMP
1952-53 NBA TRB Champ
🏅6x
ALL-BAA/NBA
1952-53 AS MVP
1952-53 AS MVP
+FAQCommon questions

Frequently asked questions about George Mikan — NBA rings, MVP awards, height, and current team.

Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.

George Mikan has won 5 NBA championship rings. Years: 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954.

05Career Scoring Average "Season"

06Career Highs

Single-game career highs for George Mikan — best performances in points, rebounds, assists, and more.

Personal records with dates and opponents.

61pts
PTS
JAN 20, 1952
vs MNL
36reb
REB
MAR 4, 1952
vs PHW
8ast
AST
NOV 20, 1952
vs FTW
22fg
FG
JAN 20, 1952
vs MNL
20ft
FT
07Playoffs Career

George Mikan playoff career averages — postseason points, rebounds, assists, and total games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

24
PTS
9.5
REB
2.2
AST
40.4%
FG%
78.6%
FT%
70
Games
08Advanced Metrics

Advanced metrics for George Mikan — player efficiency, win shares, and overall impact indicators.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

PER
TS%
WS
09All-Star Games

George Mikan All-Star Game statistics — appearances, minutes, and showcase performance totals.

Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.

4
Selections
19.5
PPG
12.8
RPG
1.8
APG
10Transactions
MINNEAPOLIS LAKERS→DID NOT PLAY - RETIRED→MINNEAPOLIS LAKERS

George Mikan NBA transactions timeline — trades, signings, and team changes throughout the career.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

8 seasons · 3 teams
MINNEAPOLIS LAKERSDID NOT PLAY - RETIREDMINNEAPOLIS LAKERS
194819541955
1948–1956
Re-signed with Minneapolis Lakers
13Similar Players

Compare George Mikan to other NBA legends — statistical match by position, peak seasons, and career arc.

All-time peers with the closest playing profile.