Both big men said they are happy with the arrangement.

Sound Pollyanna-ish? Not for Biedrins and Turiaf. There perhaps aren't two more down-to-earth, laid-back, team-first guys. Both are reputed for their willingness to sacrifice and their comedic dispositions.

"I'm just like him," Turiaf said. "He doesn't care about minutes or scoring or whatever. When he's on the court, he just does whatever it takes to help the team — block shots, rebounding, dunks, layups. He gives his body, too. You can never have too many guys like that on the basketball court."