Some just don't know the fundamentals of the game. And a smart player can contain guys like that. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
Sports provides the chance for the athlete, unlike the ordinary person, to open the door and meet people. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
I have led the pro league scoring for flve years and that's honor enough for anybody. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
We are proud of the Lakers, proud to be a part of the organization's history. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
The athlete has the advantage of being able to advertise in the media what he wants to do when he retires. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
I knew basketball was going to grow. But I never knew it would grow to the extent that it has. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
Most guards and forwards don't really know how to play with their back to the hoop. It's more and more an outside… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
Coach Meyer taught me everything I know about the game. He taught me to think it. I'd never had a coach before… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
We had one of the best point guards in the game in Dugie Martin. He fed me for a lot of my… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
A guy who pays $8 to $10 for a ticket wants to see action. Where's the excitement in a guy getting a… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
To be chosen Mr. Basketball, I couldnt believe it. To be honored with Ty Cobb, Bobby Jones, Jack Dempsey... its pretty mind… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
I never forced my boys to play basketball. I only work with them on individual problems when they come to me. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
Most players have a basic shot with which they do most of their scoring. Mine is the hook shot and I suppose… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
Basketball players, the good ones, are no one-shot specialisls. This is a game which puts a premium on your ability to hit… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
With the 24-second clock, they throw up the shot so fast you don't see plays worked very often. With the extra six… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
When I played, it was the center's duty to be within 10 feet of the basket. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
Little Slater Martin, I think, was one of the best point guards ever, and we had Whitey Skoog, a great shooter, at… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
When they widened the lane to prevent me from staying so close to the basket that just created more opportunity for me… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
Little Slater Martin, I think, was one of the best point guards ever, and we had Whitey Skoog, a great shooter, at the other… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
We had one of the best point guards in the game in Dugie Martin. He fed me for a lot of my points, and… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
We were always setting picks and screens and looking for an open shot. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
When a team is not winning, someone must suffer. It's the same in baseball or anything else. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
The athlete has the advantage of being able to advertise in the media what he wants to do when he retires. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
I knew basketball was going to grow. But I never knew it would grow to the extent that it has. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
If we can't get a shot after five passes, what's Ihe use of trying to set up a shot at all? — George Mikan Copy Share Image
I'm afraid I'd get morose without the excitement of the business world. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
We are proud of the Lakers, proud to be a part of the organization's history. — George Mikan Copy Share Image
