Some of the NBA's tallest players now possess skills of much smaller players, making them more fascinating than ever.

Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors are one of the NBA dynasties that enjoyed long reigns atop the league as champions.

1947: Contrary to widespread belief, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls did not win Chicago’s first pro basketball title. The Chicago American Gears — featuring George Mikan and Bobby McDermott — ...

he's a member of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team and has his No. 99 jersey retired in Lakers lore." HoopsHype on Mikan: "The first truly dominant NBA big man, George Mikan used his massive size to ...

1941 — Wisconsin, led by Gene Englund’s 13 points, wins the NCAA basketball championship with a 39-34 victory over Washington ...

There are many concerns about the NBA these days, but Kevin Durant dismisses it: "I think we're at the peak of basketball, in ...

1952 — George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers scores an NBA playoff record ... 1976 — Indiana beats Michigan, 86-68. First time 2 teams from the same conference (Big Ten) play in title game. 1982 — ...

1945 — George Mikan of DePaul scores 53 points in the semifinals of the ... with a 98-83 victory over Duke in the NCAA basketball championship. UCLA is the third team to go undefeated and win the ...

1945 — George Mikan of DePaul scores 53 points in the semifinals ... Duke in the NCAA basketball championship. UCLA is the third team to go undefeated and win the title. The victory gives ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most storied franchise in NBA history, achieving success at the highest level in virtually ...

Minneapolis Lakers slotman George Mikan comes in third with five championships ... simply because his teams were getting run over by Russell and his Celtics. Does that diminish his greatness?

1945 — George Mikan of DePaul scores 53 points in the semifinals of the ... with a 98-83 victory over Duke in the NCAA basketball championship. UCLA is the third team to go undefeated and win the ...