Christopher Steven Mihm (born July 16, 1979 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He stands 7 feet tall (213 cm) and weighs 265 pounds (120 kg).
NBA career[]
Following a college career at the University of Texas at Austin, Mihm was the 7th overall pick of the 2000 NBA Draft, chosen by the Chicago Bulls. He was immediately traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for their pick, Jamal Crawford (Mihm was with Chicago for 15 minutes). In the weeks prior to the draft, Mihm had been floated as a potential number one overall selection, but concerns about his toughness dropped him in many scouts' books. He has averaged 8.4 points per game in his career, which has also included a stint with the Boston Celtics. Mihm is now a Laker in a trade that sent Rick Fox and Gary Payton to the Celtics. He starts at center for the Lakers and was rapidly developing as a low post presence before an ankle injury essentially ended his season. He posted a career high scoring average of 10.2 points per game, 6.3 rebounds, 1.24 blocks before the injury.
Personal[]
Chris enjoys fishing in his native Wisconsin in his free time.
Chris Mihm's Los Angeles home was profiled in a TV segment on the hit TV show MTV Cribs.
Chris played junior tennis with Andy Roddick
Parents' names: Nina (Irene) and Gary Mihm
Has one sibling: sister Jessica Mihm
Has 9% body fat
Wears U.S. size 18 shoes
Tore 3 tendons in his ankle on Sunday March 12, 2006 and had to have surgery in August, which was successful.
Was in the same high school class as New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees; he also played tennis with Drew Brees.
Transactions[]
June 28, 2000: Drafted by Chicago Bulls in 1st round (7th overall) in 2000.