George Mikan (1949-1956)
There is no doubt that you are a dominant player when they make rules to even out the playing field. George Mikan turned the league into a game dominated by the big guys and ushered in the others after the end of his career in 1956. He was an offensive machine who got 50.5 points and 24 rebounds per 48 minutes played! Whoa. He also had an average of 23.1 points per game. At the end of his short-lived career, he won 5 championships, an MVP award, and 5 All-NBA first team selections.
George Mikan (1949-1956)
Kobe Bryant (1996-2016)
Kobe Bryant was one of the most well-known basketball players during his time. Kobe was the 1st round 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft. Fun fact: he was chosen right out of high school! During his entire 20-season career, Kobe played for the LA Lakers. Kobe is a 5 time NBA champion, 2-time NBA Finals MVP, 18-time NBA All-Star, 4-time NBA All-Star Game MVP, 11-time All-NBA First Team, and the list goes on.
Kobe Bryant (1996-2016)
