Blazers sign Chris Kaman

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  1. tester551

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    They got him for 3 years however, the Blazers are really committed to just 1 year with an option for a 2nd.
     
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    well said
     
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    Cute.
     
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    I think this was a signing that will make Lebron sit up and take notice of the Blazers.
     
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    The only thing it would make Lebron notice is that he could potentially have the same bald like pattern of Kaman, and no sweatband is gonna save him then.
     
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    Is that a polite way of saying "point and laugh"? :devilwink:
     
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    That's if he's playing and not injured. He's missed a lot of games over the last 7 seasons of his career.
     
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    A legit BR article? I never thought it was possible. It's interesting reading the trade scenarios for a "super sub" or 6th man of the year stuff.... gets me excited.
     
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    Absolutely. Being available most of the season and/or playoffs is also an important aspect for this deal to work out.
     
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    I've had the night to think about it, and like most here in this forum, we hoped for more (Monroe? Hawes?). However, stepping back into reality, I think it's a very good signing, especially considering the contract.

    Here's a stat comparison of some of the other FA big men that were potential targets (Blatche, Frye, Hawes, Hill, McRoberts, and Kaman):
    http://www.basketball-reference.com...2014&p5=blatcan01&y5=2014&p6=fryech01&y6=2014
    - Per 36, Kaman is the top in points - 19.8.
    - Per 36, Kaman is the second best rebounder at 11.2.
    - Per 36, Kaman is top in blocks - 2.0.
    - Kaman is second in FG% at 50.9%.
    - Kamas has a 17.0 PER. Very good, especially for a backup.

    Those are some solid numbers. Our bench needs scoring and rebounding, and that's exactly what he brings. My only concern is his health. Over his career, he's averaged about 59 games per year. With Leonard, Freeland and TRob adding the additional depth to step in/up when needed, I think our frontcourt is now well loaded.
     
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    Missing so many games for the last 4 years he must be well rested to play for us for a year.
     
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    Plus coming off the bench for 82 games is the same as playing half a season, so he should be OK. ;)
     
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    Re: Kaman a Blazer

    Giving up Withey (a known scrub 2nd round pick) for Lopez was genius and I thought so at the time.
     
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    Neil turned the Clippers from the joke of the West into contenders, he's improved the Blazers and kept toxic contracts at bay. I'm really happy with him as a GM
     
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    No... they just sucked and got into the lottery and got Griffen... then Stern helped them get Paul.

    I love Neil. I think he's done a great job here... but he wasn't the reason the Clippers got into contenders... not even close. That was the NBA trying to make both teams viable.... Stern built the last cog of the ship, the rest was just them sucking and landing the #1 pick and having it work out.
     
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    I'm a little surprised at the disappointment in this thread. This whole off season was about adding depth, front court depth in particular, defense, and veteran leadership. Kaman addresses almost all those (not sure about his D). Good move IMO. And didn't he make the all-star team once?

    Now if Rolo gets hurt gets in foul trouble I won't cringe. This is a huge improvement over Freeland.
     
    fumanchu, Jul 4, 2014
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