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
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
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
