During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Mikan wore only jersey No. 15 and put up 2.3 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.

However, the foundation of the franchise's rich history was actually built by a dominant big man - George Mikan. Long before the Boston Celtics' dynasty took over the league, it was Mikan who led ...

Unlike big men George Mikan, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain ... whose uncanny passing wizardry and clutch shooting helped the Celtics win six championships. He was first-team All-NBA 10 ...

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.

George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers scores an NBA playoff record 47 points in an 88-78 loss in Game 1 of the Western Division Finals against Rochester. Boston's Bill Russell pulls down an NBA ...

The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a ... Boston big man alum Ed Mikan. After ending his college career at DePaul, Mikan was picked up with the fifth overall selection of the 1948 ...