Hall of Fame George Mikan is the 11th player in Los Angeles Lakers history to have his jersey raised to the rafters. From NBA.com News Services Full ceremony: Lakers retire George Mikan's No. 99 ...

LOS ANGELES — Jerry Buss’ door was always open to George Mikan. Patrick Mikan, one of George’s sons, remembered visits to L.A. when the two men – Mr. Basketball and the man who helped bring together ...