A three-time NCAA All-American, "Cooz" was selected third overall by the Tri-Cities-Blackhawks in the 1950 NBA draft, but was picked up by the Boston Celtics following Cousy's refusal to report to the Blackhawks. The move proved to be a tremendous pick-u

Or does one consider winning of greater importance, which could, in theory, overrate a good player on great teams? This is known as the Bill Waltonon the Boston Celtics Factor. The three men in the picture, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, and...

The subject matter ranged from the obligatory Miami Heat conversation to Rajon Rondo being the smartest player Rivers ever coached to Riverss belief that it doesnt make since for the Lakers count the titles George Mikan won in Minnesota, especially if...

Any basketball history before that is unclear. Nevertheless, it is injustice not to mention nice basketball players within the Nineteen Forties, 50s, 60s, and 70s. Take for instance the basketball superstar George Mikan. He, a 6′10″ goof, was a...

As Mikan’s ability to score 30 ppg deteriorated and he became a 20 ppg scorer, the Minneapolis Lakers put forth good team effort and a more-balanced scoring attack. This team was so well balanced that even after the retirement of George Mikan, the rest...

Despite the bizarre conditions, most of the Americans players were suited up and ready to play by game time. But, only 3 or 4 Colonels bothered to dress. After Kentucky refused to play, a call was placed to ABA Commissioner George Mikan in Minneapolis.