George Lawrence Mikan III (born April 8, 1948) is an American former professional basketball

Basketball

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 player.

The son of Hall of Famer George Mikan

George Mikan

George Lawrence Mikan, Jr. , nicknamed Mr. Basketball, was an American professional basketball player for the Chicago American Gears of the National Basketball League and the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBL, the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball Association...

 and nephew of Ed Mikan

Ed Mikan

Edward Anton Mikan was an American professional basketball player and the younger brother of George Mikan....

, Larry Mikan prepped at Benilde High School (now Benilde-St. Margaret's) where he played center. In college he competed for the University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota

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 in the late 1960s and early 1970s. After graduating, he played one season with the Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers

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 of the National Basketball Association

National Basketball Association

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. He averaged 3.0 points and 2.6 rebounds

Rebound (basketball)

A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...

in 53 games.