Chris Mihm
Encyclopedia
Christopher Steven Mihm (born July 16, 1979) is a 7 ft (2.13 m), 265 pound (120 kg) American
professional basketball
player currently a free agent
. He was drafted with the 7th overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft
by the Chicago Bulls
.
to Gary and Nina Mihm. At the age of fourteen, he was ranked among Texas
' top tennis
players in his age group. Mihm attended Westlake High School
in Austin, Texas where he became an all-state player by his senior year.
and is currently their all-time leader in blocks (264) while ranking second in rebounds, second in double-doubles, and first in every blocked shot category. In his junior season, Mihm was a first-team All-American
selection.
but was then traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
. In his first season, he was injured three times in that season which forced him to miss 26 games. In his second season with the Cavaliers, he started 60 of his 74 games but missed eight games with a right knee contusion. In his third season, he missed his first 27 games due to a strained left hamstring. In fourth and final season with the Cavaliers, he played 22 games for them. He was traded by the Cavaliers with Ricky Davis
, Michael Stewart and a second-round draft choice to the Boston Celtics
for Tony Battie
, Kedrick Brown
and Eric Williams
.
. Mihm played in 54 games for the Celtics but missed a game due to a strained left hamstring. He was then in the off-season acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers
along with Chucky Atkins
and Jumaine Jones
in exchange for Gary Payton
, Rick Fox
and a future first round draft pick.
Mihm then became a free-agent following the 2006–07 season. He was sought by the Chicago Bulls
to help with their low-post scoring but the Bulls signed Joe Smith. Mihm eventually re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers
in the off-season as reported by NBA.com.
| style="text-align:left;"| 2000–01
| style="text-align:left;"| Cleveland
| 59 || 43 || 19.8 || .442 || .000 || .794 || 4.7 || .3 || .3 || .9 || 7.6
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2001–02
| style="text-align:left;"| Cleveland
| 74 || 60 || 22.4 || .420 || .429 || .693 || 5.3 || .3 || .2 || 1.2 || 7.7
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2002–03
| style="text-align:left;"| Cleveland
| 52 || 0 || 15.6 || .404 || .000 || .724 || 4.4 || .5 || .3 || .7 || 5.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2003–04
| style="text-align:left;"| Cleveland
| 22 || 1 || 17.8 || .465 || .000 || .708 || 6.4 || .5 || .4 || 1.0 || 6.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2003–04
| style="text-align:left;"| Boston
| 54 || 16 || 17.4 || .500 || .000 || .644 || 5.1 || .2 || .5 || .8 || 6.1
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2004–05
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers
| 75 || 75 || 24.9 || .507 || .000 || .678 || 6.7 || .7 || .2 || 1.4 || 9.8
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2005–06
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers
| 59 || 56 || 26.1 || .501 || .000 || .716 || 6.3 || 1.0 || .3 || 1.2 || 10.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2007–08
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers
| 23 || 5 || 12.1 || .337 || .000 || .667 || 3.3 || .6 || .2 || .6 || 3.6
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2008–09
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers
| 18 || 0 || 5.8 || .375 || .000 || .857 || 1.9 || .6 || .1 || .3 || 2.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Career
| style="text-align:left;"|
| 436 || 256 || 20.1 || .459 || .231 || .704 || 5.3 || .5 || .3 || 1.0 || 7.5
| style="text-align:left;"| 2003–04
| style="text-align:left;"| Boston
| 4 || 0 || 16.3 || .318 || .000 || .600 || 4.5 || .0 || 1.0 || 1.0 || 5.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2007–08
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers
| 1 || 0 || 3.0 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Career
| style="text-align:left;"|
| 5 || 0 || 13.6 || .304 || .000 || .600 || 3.6 || .0 || .8 || .8 || 4.0
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player currently a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
. He was drafted with the 7th overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft
2000 NBA Draft
The 2000 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2000 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Until 2011, it was the last draft held at the home arena of an NBA team; the following and subsequent drafts have all taken place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. This draft is...
by the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
.
Early life
Mihm was born in Milwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
to Gary and Nina Mihm. At the age of fourteen, he was ranked among Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
' top tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
players in his age group. Mihm attended Westlake High School
Westlake High School (Texas)
Westlake High School is a high school in West Lake Hills, Texas in the Eanes Independent School District. In 2011, it was ranked 72nd on Newsweek Magazine's list of America's top High Schools....
in Austin, Texas where he became an all-state player by his senior year.
College career
Mihm played his college basketball in University of Texas at AustinUniversity of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
and is currently their all-time leader in blocks (264) while ranking second in rebounds, second in double-doubles, and first in every blocked shot category. In his junior season, Mihm was a first-team All-American
2000 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
The Consensus 2000 College Basketball All-American team, as determined by aggregating the results of four major All-American teams. To earn "consensus" status, a player must win honors from a majority of the following teams: the Associated Press, the USBWA, The Sporting News and the National...
selection.
Cleveland Cavaliers (2000–2003)
Mihm was picked 7th overall by the Chicago BullsChicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
but was then traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
. In his first season, he was injured three times in that season which forced him to miss 26 games. In his second season with the Cavaliers, he started 60 of his 74 games but missed eight games with a right knee contusion. In his third season, he missed his first 27 games due to a strained left hamstring. In fourth and final season with the Cavaliers, he played 22 games for them. He was traded by the Cavaliers with Ricky Davis
Ricky Davis
Tyree Ricardo Davis , better known as Ricky Davis, is an American professional basketball player.-Biography:...
, Michael Stewart and a second-round draft choice to the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
for Tony Battie
Tony Battie
Demetrius Antonio Battie is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Philadelphia 76ers.-High school and college career:...
, Kedrick Brown
Kedrick Brown
Albert Kedrick Brown is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for Bornova Belediye, a Turkish professional basketball team....
and Eric Williams
Eric Williams
Eric Eustace Williams served as the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. He served from 1956 until his death in 1981. He was also a noted Caribbean historian, and is widely regarded as "The Father of The Nation."...
.
Boston Celtics (2003–2004)
Mihm was a reserve center for Mark BlountMark Blount
Mark D. Blount is an American professional basketball player. Blount is a 7'0" tall center and weighs 250 lb , being a primarily offensive big man with a soft touch....
. Mihm played in 54 games for the Celtics but missed a game due to a strained left hamstring. He was then in the off-season acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
along with Chucky Atkins
Chucky Atkins
Kenneth Lavon "Chucky" Atkins is an American professional basketball player. He is currently a free agent.-Basketball career:...
and Jumaine Jones
Jumaine Jones
Jumaine Lanard Jones is an American professional basketball forward. An NBA player from 1999 to 2007 drafted from the University of Georgia, he has played in the small forward and power forward positions...
in exchange for Gary Payton
Gary Payton
Gary Dwayne Payton is a former American professional basketball point guard. He is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, and holds Seattle franchise records in points, assists, and steals...
, Rick Fox
Rick Fox
Ulrich Alexander "Rick" Fox is a Canadian television actor and retired professional basketball player who last played for the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers in 2004.-Early life:...
and a future first round draft pick.
Los Angeles Lakers (2004–2009)
In his first season with the Lakers, Mihm started as a center in all of his 75 games. He missed seven games due to injury with a gastrointestinal disorder and to a sprained right ankle. He also had his career-highs of 25 points, 11 field goals made, and 18 field goal attempts versus Orlando. In his second season with the Lakers, he started 56 times in 59 games, averaging a career-high 10.2 points on .501 shooting from the field. He missed six games due to a sprained right shoulder and missed 17 regular season games plus with playoffs due to a severely sprained right ankle. In the next season, he missed all the games because he was recovering from his right ankle surgeries.Mihm then became a free-agent following the 2006–07 season. He was sought by the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
to help with their low-post scoring but the Bulls signed Joe Smith. Mihm eventually re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in the off-season as reported by NBA.com.
Memphis Grizzlies (2009)
Mihm was traded to the Grizzlies for a conditional 2013 second-round pick on February 18, 2009. However, Mihm did not play for the Grizzlies after undergoing right ankle surgery.Regular season
|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2000–01
| style="text-align:left;"| Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
| 59 || 43 || 19.8 || .442 || .000 || .794 || 4.7 || .3 || .3 || .9 || 7.6
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2001–02
| style="text-align:left;"| Cleveland
| 74 || 60 || 22.4 || .420 || .429 || .693 || 5.3 || .3 || .2 || 1.2 || 7.7
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2002–03
| style="text-align:left;"| Cleveland
| 52 || 0 || 15.6 || .404 || .000 || .724 || 4.4 || .5 || .3 || .7 || 5.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2003–04
| style="text-align:left;"| Cleveland
| 22 || 1 || 17.8 || .465 || .000 || .708 || 6.4 || .5 || .4 || 1.0 || 6.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2003–04
| style="text-align:left;"| Boston
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
| 54 || 16 || 17.4 || .500 || .000 || .644 || 5.1 || .2 || .5 || .8 || 6.1
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2004–05
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 75 || 75 || 24.9 || .507 || .000 || .678 || 6.7 || .7 || .2 || 1.4 || 9.8
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2005–06
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers
| 59 || 56 || 26.1 || .501 || .000 || .716 || 6.3 || 1.0 || .3 || 1.2 || 10.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2007–08
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers
| 23 || 5 || 12.1 || .337 || .000 || .667 || 3.3 || .6 || .2 || .6 || 3.6
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers
| 18 || 0 || 5.8 || .375 || .000 || .857 || 1.9 || .6 || .1 || .3 || 2.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Career
| style="text-align:left;"|
| 436 || 256 || 20.1 || .459 || .231 || .704 || 5.3 || .5 || .3 || 1.0 || 7.5
Playoffs
|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2003–04
2004 NBA Playoffs
The 2004 NBA Playoffs were the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2003–04 season. Consisting of 16 teams in two conferences, the playoffs involved about two months of play. The playoffs were conducted in seven-game series, with the team with the better record holding home court...
| style="text-align:left;"| Boston
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
| 4 || 0 || 16.3 || .318 || .000 || .600 || 4.5 || .0 || 1.0 || 1.0 || 5.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2007–08
2008 NBA Playoffs
The 2008 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season which ended with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4–2....
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 1 || 0 || 3.0 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Career
| style="text-align:left;"|
| 5 || 0 || 13.6 || .304 || .000 || .600 || 3.6 || .0 || .8 || .8 || 4.0