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He was a. Kareemabduljabbar_33 in the late 70s-late 80s and shaq from the late 90s to early 2000s.

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George Mikan helped bring the Lakers their 1st 5.

. Im a long time Lakers fan since I was a child and loved Kobe with all my heart. Ordinarily Id say no since the Lakers have such a venerable record in the playoff and championship history of the NBA even back to their days in Minneapolis. Its a quick and easy fix to the biggest hole for people to poke in the Lakers number of championships.

As it stands every player on those championship Lakers teams is not represented by a. He ranks among the leaders in franchise history in points 10th field goals 10th and steals 9th. ˈ m aɪ k ə n.

Both men wore numbers 22 and 34 respectively one of which is retired for Elgin Baylor and the other of which. What is George Mikan known for. There might not even be an NBA.

With Mikan retired the Lakers were dealing with worsening attendance at games and the Twin Cities didnt seem to be a viable option for the Lakers to play in. He also helped transform the Lakers into the all-time great sports franchise they would become. One of the greatest players in league history Baylor averaged 274 points 135 rebounds and 43 dimes with the Lakers in 846 games.

George Lawrence Mikan Jr. Phil Jackson who led the Lakers to five titles from 2000-10 is the winningest coach in franchise history going 610-292 in the regular season over two separate stints in the job 1999-2000. Something that shouldve been done.

Later on Shaqs 34 would end up being retired as well. Jamaal Wilkes - No. 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.

George Mikan in the late 40s-50s Wilt Chamberlin in the late 60s-early 70s. All 4 of them were superstars for the Lakers and impacted the game on and off the court. Hi guys congrats to us for winning number 17.

Wilkes won three championships with the Lakers in the 80s. Short then moved the team to Los Angeles where they still play today. George Mikan is known for being the greatest NBA center in the franchises.

George Mikan made the NBA relevant and was the 1st ever superstar. But unfortunately that Minneapolis lineup have all passed away. On the other hand Mikans college team DePaul Blue Demons had retired his number 99 in his honor.

The Lakers have 5 numbers honoring Mikan and other HOFers that comprised that original Minneapolis Lakers dynasty as well as their coach John Kundla. Twould be better to see 99 amidst itself instead of on the tiny unoticable blue banner with the likes of Martin Lovellete amongst others. 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.

Ill still point out that. He was the 1959 Rookie of the Year and the 1959 All-Star Game. Im genuinely curious Why are we counting Minneapolis Lakers titles but then not retire Mikans number.

Lakers and Philadelphia 15. No the late NBA players jersey number 99 is not retired. And yes it should have definitely been retired.

And there definitely wouldnt be 5 Championships from Minneapolis as part of our legacy. 8 Kobe Bryant 24. Answer 1 of 2.

It means microphone i think and it is for the great announcers teams have had. Not sure why wont they retire it mikans name is already in the rafters at Staples just needs a. Individual mpls chips dont have actual banners either like the LA ones.

Unfortunately Im not a historian of the game. When Mikan passed away in 2005 Shaq paid for his funeral. Is retiring Mikan and co.

As a result of the new attendance numbers Short sold the team in 1965. Mikans name mpls chips are honored in the rafters. If it wasnt for George Mikan there might not be a Lakers franchise today.

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

Yet they still call themselves the 15 time world champions without recognizing the greats from Minneapolis. 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. However it was honored by the Los Angeles Lakers.

219 rows Only player to have the same number retired by three different teams Golden State LA. Individual mpls chips dont have actual banners either like the LA ones. Especially when the Lakers are claiming the Minni days championships as part of our 17 championships.

June 18 1924 June 1 2005 nicknamed Mr. During his first five seasons 19581963 the team was known as the Syracuse Nationals. Bob Short had the shortest length of.

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