Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 5:42 PM | 27 comments |
 

Not Necessarily A Big Help
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What does it say when the 76ers need a couple of big men to help fill out their roster, and the best names could turn out to be Primoz Brezec and Chris Mihm?

A source familiar with the Sixers' situation suggests a grouping the team could be considering internally includes Brezec, Mihm, Aaron Gray, Ryan Hollins, Jared Reiner, Jake Voshkuhl, Adonal Foyle and Earl Barron.

OK, we'll wait while you catch your breath.

They're all between 6-10 and 7-0. None of them have exactly imposing statistics. They all have some level of NBA experience. And that's about what you'll find in a search for guys to be the 13th or 14th men on a roster.

Since it's unclear whether the Sixers have reached out to any of these guys it's probably not worth going through their various backgrounds at this point. Maybe if one or two of them get invited to training camp.

 
Posted by Phil Jasner @ 5:42 PM  Permalink | 27 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:50 PM, 07/22/2009
    If your looking for a 13th or 14th man, these guys fit the mold. Anyone reach out to Uwe Blab's agent? I'm sure he has few waves left in his towel.
    — ballzy101
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:00 PM, 07/22/2009
    I'm so excited...
    — dpcoz
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:29 PM, 07/22/2009
    they could grab a few guys from the playgrounds around the city at this point and they would come cheap. what is going on with this team?
    — allfillyphan
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:33 PM, 07/22/2009
    .....and I just can't hide it
    — GreenReaper
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:43 PM, 07/22/2009
    I would consider adding Chris Mihm (Lakers) Although he's not the most intimadating big man: he runs the floor well and posts up. Since living in L.A.: I've watched a number of games he's played when he's healthy. I think, he's a more effective big than Dalembert. I'm sure there will be some disagrement. =~)
    — noho_wrestler
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:46 PM, 07/22/2009
    Robbie Kurz!!
    — DreamShake
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:46 PM, 07/22/2009
    Mark McNamara doesn't look so bad anymore.
    — smfree31
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:59 PM, 07/22/2009
    i like them to sgn Ryan Hollins a young athletic guy who can block shots and can finish strong to the basket as he shows between the series of dallas and sp[urs in the fist round of playoffs.
    — Wolverine42
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:09 PM, 07/22/2009
    what about Marshall? are there any plans on resigning him? seems to me like he would be a good fit in this offense.
    — bboybeballin
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:11 PM, 07/22/2009
    ...I'm about to lose control and I think I like it.
    — bboybeballin
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:32 PM, 07/22/2009
    Is Shawn Bradley still available? He's white AND tall!
    — SpottyBalls
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:33 PM, 07/22/2009
    Mihm is rarely healthy. I agree with Wolverine. Hollins is probably the best fit among that bunch.
    — derrickwh
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:55 PM, 07/22/2009
    wilt might be dead, but he's still not as big a stiff as any of them...
    — lanzascat
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