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Originally posted by: kg_veteran
How does Mihm help? He's another big body (7', 265 lbs) who can rebound, block shots, and defend the post. He's very active and productive in his 18 mpg for the Cavs:
Ranks #5 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(6.4)
Ranks #11 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(10.1)
Ranks #5 in the NBA in Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(16.5)
Ranks #7 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking Per 48 Minutes(31.02)
He's a big, lively, skilled player who shoots a high percentage and isn't a liability on either end of the court. Not too shabby for a bench player. Especially one who is 24 years old and should only continue to get better.
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Usually I blow off /48min stats because they are horribly inaccurate especially for players that play only a minute or two (players can play one minute of crap time, grab a board and average 48rebounds per), or for players that already play 35-40 (because it deceptively ups the production), but those stats are legitimate in this situation as Mihm plays regular minutes and as long as you remember that he will only pull down about 2 and a half off. boards a game (and not 6.4) then the stats are good.
Mihm's stats dont prove he is a monster rebounder, but they do prove that he produces effectively in his limited minutes and thats what you want from a player coming off the bench. You want a player who can be effective from a per minute perspective.