Kaman's "Per 36" numbers back up the effectiveness suggested in his limited minutes. He averaged a career-high 12.5 rebounds (including a career-high 3.6 offensive boards), plus 16.4 points, and 1.4 blocks per 36 minutes. That Kaman seldom played more than 25 minutes in a given game doesn't matter. For the time he was expected to be on the court,http://www.aaskov-mini.dk/phpinfo.php?Benfica, he produced.
In fact, Kaman's production early in the season had him as a (very) dark horse 6th Man of the Year candidate. The Blazers roared to a 13-4 start through November and Kaman averaged over 11 points with 7 boards and a block to boot. The grind of an 82-game season,http://michaelzeki.com/wp-title.php?adidas-ruotsi-pelipaita-koti-2014-1, injuries to and forcing Kaman into the starting lineup, and the reality of managing a 3 decade old,http://www.bris-skips.com.au/fantversion.php?Replica-bentley-watches-c-13_17.html, 7-foot frame brought Kaman back to Earth. During a 23-game stretch from mid-January to mid-March, his scoring dipped below 7 per game,http://www.door6.co.uk/wp-register.php?news/omega-watches-replica/, but he bounced back late in the season after an extended rest.
Despite his extended role during the regular season, Kaman played in only 3 of Portland's 5 first-round games against the after he turned an ankle during practice. Ineffective games followed his injury as Kaman played through visible pain. He totaled 2 points and 8 rebounds in Portland's post-season run.
But let's take it easy on the stats for a second and reflect on what Chris Kaman brought to the team. Throughout the 2013-14 season the Blazers' most productive backup centers were Joel Freeland and an underdeveloped . Neither provided a credible offensive threat. While Portland benefited from Freeland's defensive acuity, he was over-matched as a 6'10" center. Kaman fixed part of that problem, eclipsing both Freeland and Leonard on offense.
Kaman's tutelage of Leonard provided a significant bonus. It's unfair to Leonard to lay the credit for his growth solely at a veteran's feet; hard work and suffering through criticism and sporadic playing time allowed Leonard to reach a new plateau. But Kaman helped stabilize Leonard and gave him confidence to match up with opposing big men,http://hellenicstudiescsus.com/layout-styles.php?Jordan_Matthews_Jersey, including All-NBA center during the playoffs. That's a whole different Meyers Leonard than we've experienced so far.
If size and experience were the only considerations,http://rentasgastronomicas.com/wp-pass.php?shop/maillots-entrainement/2464-maillot-avant-match-fc-barcelone-junior.html, the Blazers would be shrewd to pick up Kaman's option for the second year of his contract. He is owed $1m next year regardless, but the Blazers would pony up $5m total to retain his services through next season. But Kaman's age is a double-edged sword. His footwork in the post is excellent,http://catamarcainfo.com/export.php?product/137643, but his physical capabilities get in the way of his muscle memory, leading to awkward spins and hand-wringing,http://tsgs-net.de/fantversion.php?fussballbekleidung/underwear/kurzarm/puma-tb-shortsleeve-shirt-rot-f01.html, frustrating turnovers. He struggles when guarding centers that can stretch the floor or containing pick and rolls, as mobility doesn't allow him to show and recover effectively. While an extra $4 million doesn't seem like a lot in NBA terms,http://www.skateworld.com.au/css.php?Articles/Updates.htm, in a year when so many of the Blazers' most important players are in flux,http://www.umursiparis.com/wp-image.php?cart.php?m=product_detail&p=3114&catID=311, that $4 million could make a difference.
The Blazers got what they asked for when they signed Chris Kaman. He's a good fit for the team,http://www.ytutanflamenca.com/wp-searches.php?stores/realmadrid/fr/product/maillot-domicile-real-madrid-2014-15-manches-longues-flocage-james-10---homme/1009890, he knows his role, and he's in good with Portland's All-Star point guard and their lottery-pick stretch center. Whether the Blazers still need those attributes (or whether they need the money more) will determine his future. Kaman may not be able to rest easy,http://medyamagazine.com/wp-styles.php?clubs-francais-c-1.html, but he can rest assured that his 2014-15 contributions were appreciated in Portland.
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