Todd MacCulloch, the solid 76er 7-footer and former University of Washington basketball star is pondering retirement at the young age of 28.  Sidelined since February 2003 with never damage in his feet caused by Marie-Charcot-Tooth, he is still seeking a cure.

The Sixers also have 16 players under contract, and a roster that can only support 15.

"Yeah, that's certainly a possibility," MacCulloch said of retirement. "I guess I need to learn the ins and outs of what happens, but having the ability to come back certainly is something that's important to me if this or some other procedure or treatment would allow me to play. I'd really love to have the ability to come back. It might not be immediately, it may not be this season, but I'd certainly like to leave a crack in the door in case something allows me to get back at it."

With the loss of MacCulloch, the NBA is losing a skilled center with all the intangibles coaches look for minus the athleticism and flash and with that a true gentleman of the game.