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Vern Mikkelsen Retired

Forward · Los Angeles Lakers · 6'7", 220 lb · Drafted 1949
4× NBA ChampionHall of FameLos Angeles Lakers
NBALos Angeles LakersForwards
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In short

Vern Mikkelsen is a retired forward and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Los Angeles Lakers. A bruising power forward on four champions. Career averages: 14.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

Scoring map · Vern’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 20%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 43% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Vern Mikkelsen is a Basketball Hall of Famer. A bruising power forward on four champions.

He averaged 14.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists and won 4 titles over his career.

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Career avg
14.4 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
8.4 rpg
career
Assists
1.4 apg
career
Titles
4× champion
Los Angeles Lakers
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Vern Mikkelsen is a retired Hall of Fame forward, most associated with the Los Angeles Lakers.

A bruising power forward on four champions.

He retired with career averages of 14.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

A bruising power forward on four champions.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame forward and Los Angeles Lakers name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring71
Playmaking42
Rebounding64
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing48
Athleticism70
Clutch58
Hall of FameLos Angeles Lakers
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Vern Mikkelsen is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. A bruising power forward on four champions.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
14.4
per game
Career RPG
8.4
per game
Career APG
1.4
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyA bruising power forward on four champions.
Titles4× NBA champion.

Hardware

4×
NBA Champion
6×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame forward and Los Angeles Lakers name.

Vern Mikkelsen's place in history is settled: A bruising power forward on four champions.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 4× champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Vern Mikkelsen's career averages?

Vern Mikkelsen averaged 14.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

Is Vern Mikkelsen in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Vern Mikkelsen is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.