Sixers Sign Rick Mahorn

The Philadelphia 76ers added some experience to their frontcourt Wednesday by bringing back 40-year-old center Rick Mahorn.

A 17-year veteran, Mahorn signed a contract with the Sixers at undisclosed terms. Mahorn played the last two years with the Detroit Pistons and was limited to 59 games last season due to injuries. He played for the Sixers in 1989-90 and 1990-91.

The 6-foot-10 Mahorn will likely serve as a backup center behind Matt Geiger and can also be used at forward behind Theo Ratliff, who has battled knee problems.

To make room for Mahorn, the Sixers waiver center Benoit Benjamin, who has played just 33 minutes over six games.

Mahorn spent four seasons in New Jersey before landing back in Detroit. He previously played four years in Detroit and was a major part of the Pistons "Bad Boys" squad that won the title in 1989.

The 260-pound Mahorn played his first five NBA seasons with the Washington Bullets and has averaged 7.0 points and 6.3 rebounds in 1,101 career games.

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