Tag: George Mikan

Justin Kubatko: Zion Williamson recorded the 15th 20-point game of his young career last night. Fewest games needed to reach that mark: 15 – Wilt Chamberlain, 1959-60; 16 – Elvin Hayes, 1968-69; 17 – George Mikan*, 1948-49; 17 – Williamson, 2019-20. * Played in the NBL the previous season. pic.twitter.com/Yija01Zu3N

Justin Kubatko: Zion Williamson is just the sixth player to record at least 10 20-point games in the first 12 games of his NBA career: George Mikan* Wilt Chamberlain Walt Bellamy Elvin Hayes Terry Cummings Williamson * Mikan played in the NBL the previous season. pic.twitter.com/iO4aLNYeOB