Guide Note

Chris Mihm is a Center for the Los Angeles Lakers. Although he came out of college as a highly touted prospect, due to injuries Mihm has developed into a solid role player. At a height of 7'0" Mihm is considered a versatile defender at the Center and Power forward positions.

Fast Facts

1. Born: July 16, 1979
2. Birth Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
3. College: University of Texas
4. 7th Pick in 2000 NBA Draft

Christopher Steven Mihm was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 16, 1979. At Westlake High School in Austin, Texas he would develop his basketball skills and would draw interest from Major Universities. He would go on to attend college at the University of Texas at Austin. He would establish himself as an elite player at the college level and would be considered a top draft pick coming out of college.

Chris Mihm was selected with the 7th pick in the 2000 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls. He was then traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Jamal Crawford. He would develop into a solid, NBA role player, especially useful for his versatility at the Center and Power Forward postion. He would spend three years in Cleveland, then he would be traded to Boston Celtics then after one season he would be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Gary Payton and Rick Fox. During his stay with the Lakers, Mihm has been plagued by injuries, and his role on the team has deteriorated from one time starter, to bench player as a result.

• July 16, 1979: Born
• 2000: Drafted by Chicago Bulls
• 2000: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2003: Traded to Boston Celtics
• 2004: Traded to Los Angeles Lakers
• 2007: Re-Signed with Los Angeles Lakers