Groundhog Day for Chris Mihm
But unlike Phil Connors' adventures in Puxatawney, there's nothing particularly hilarious about Mihm continuing to wake up on an operating table. Hopefully, today's successful operation on his right heel can put to rest a never ending string of foot related problems. To say the least, it's been a trying season for the center.
The official press release from the Lakers is below the jump.
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El SEGUNDO – Los Angeles Lakers center Chris Mihm underwent successful surgery today to remove a screw from his right heel, it was announced today.
The 30 minute procedure was performed by Dr. Bert Mandelbaum of the Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group. Mihm’s recovery time is expected to be approximately six weeks.
In 19 games this season, including five starts, Mihm has averaged 4.1 points and 3.7 rebounds in 13.3 minutes. During the 2005-06 season, Mihm played in 59 games (56 starts), averaging a career-best 10.2 points on 50.1 percent shooting from the field, while averaging 6.3 rebounds and 1.24 blocks in a career-high 26.1 minutes.
Currently in his fourth season with the Lakers, Mihm has averaged 9.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.25 blocks in 153 games.
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Posted by: ajax | February 13, 2008 at 04:42 PM
So, Mihm's back around April 1st. A little scary,
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | February 13, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Oh ajax,
was that necessary? lol
Posted by: drewpaukobe | February 13, 2008 at 04:49 PM
I hope the Nets dont buy out Stackhouse. Why would they. He can absolutely help their team.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | February 13, 2008 at 04:49 PM
Does anybody know how much a lakers Medium sized jersey is at the staples center?
Posted by: Dwight | February 13, 2008 at 04:51 PM
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Posted by: ajax | February 13, 2008 at 04:42 PM
I don't get it. Please explain.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | February 13, 2008 at 04:51 PM
I feel it will be Mihm and Coby on the IR for the playoff Roster.
Posted by: Charles | February 13, 2008 at 04:55 PM
I'd rather have the Lakers resign Kwame than Mihm next year. No disrespect to Mihm, but we still need a big body down in the post. Chris is rather feeble and his decision making is at times within the same capability as Kwame.
Posted by: never | February 13, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Dwight,
It depends on which one you are looking for. The cheapest ones start at around 55+
Posted by: GO Rakers | February 13, 2008 at 05:01 PM
Good luck to Chris Mihm...Lord knows that is one boy that is due for some good luck. Let's kick some Minny tail tonight!!!! TIME TO ROLL!!!! GO LAKERS!!!!
Posted by: bronxlakerfan | February 13, 2008 at 05:03 PM
BK,
From the previous thread, I read the article.
Kobe said this: ``The adjustment that he's going to have to make is how does he become a threat in the post and make teams collapse and how to make your teammates better consistently. When you're the lone ranger out there, it's tough. He's in a position I was in a couple of years ago where I had to put up 35, 37 points just to keep us in the ballgame. It's physically and emotionally draining.''
My response: I find this paragraph inconsistent. I
understand what he's trying to say. I agree that
you need to give your teammates a chance to
grow by giving them the ball in situations where
they can be successful.
I have stated before and
I will state again: You *cannot* make someone else
better. They have to do it themselves. Passing the
ball more to Farmar wouldn't have made Farmar
better last year. Farmar working out this summer
made Farmar better this year. Kobe passing Farmar
the ball this year allows what is inside to manifest.
The best example I can give is: Smush Parker.
Thanks for the link.
Posted by: hobbitmage | February 13, 2008 at 05:10 PM
GAMETIME!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | February 13, 2008 at 05:12 PM
Radman rebounding and stealing.
Posted by: LakerinBC | February 13, 2008 at 05:14 PM