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George Mikan Retired

Center · Los Angeles Lakers · 7'0", 250 lb · Drafted 1946
5× NBA ChampionHall of FameLos Angeles Lakers
NBALos Angeles LakersCenters
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In short

George Mikan is a retired center best known with the Los Angeles Lakers. Pro basketball's first superstar. Career averages: 23.1 points, 13.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

Scoring map · George’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 54% · Paint 21%
Rim — 54% of scoring, 45% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 9% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim54%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)6%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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George Mikan is a retired Hall of Famer. Pro basketball's first superstar.

He averaged 23.1 points, 13.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists and won 5 championships over his career.

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Career avg
23.1 ppg
Center
Rebounds
13.4 rpg
career
Assists
2.8 apg
career
Titles
5× champion
Los Angeles Lakers
LIFE

Roots & the rise

George Mikan is a retired center, most associated with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Pro basketball's first superstar.

He retired with career averages of 23.1 points, 13.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Pro basketball's first superstar.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring83
Playmaking49
Rebounding80
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism73
Clutch58
Hall of FameLos Angeles Lakers
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Pro basketball's first superstar.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
23.1
per game
Career RPG
13.4
per game
Career APG
2.8
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyPro basketball's first superstar.
Titles5× NBA champion.

Hardware

5×
NBA Champion
4×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers name.

George Mikan's career is complete: Pro basketball's first superstar.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 5× champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were George Mikan's career averages?

George Mikan averaged 23.1 points, 13.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

Is George Mikan retired?

Yes — George Mikan is a retired center and a Hall of Famer.