Kaman > Lopez ?

[blue9]

When are we going to start admitting that our back-up is better than our starter? I think we should be closing games with Kaman on the floor. When our offense starts breaking, like it often does when we just start feeding LMA in the HIGH-post late in games, it'd be nice to have a low-post player who can create high-percentage shots for the team.

 

[magnifier661]

Lopez is a perfect starter... We need bench production, which is Kaman

 

[Boise Blazer]

I also really like how clutch Rolo can rebound as well.

 

[blue9]

Lopez is a perfect starter... We need bench production, which is Kaman

I'm not calling for Kaman to start, just to close.
I agree that Lopez fits with the starting unit better. But Kaman is a better player.

 

[BrianFromWA]

I forgot who said it, but someone here asked the question that if we'd traded for Kaman in 2013 and picked up RoLo as a FA this year, would Kaman be starting?

 

[Strenuus]

fix the title to reflect it.

 

[blue9]

I forgot who said it, but someone here asked the question that if we'd traded for Kaman in 2013 and picked up RoLo as a FA this year, would Kaman be starting?

Undoubtedly.

 

[magnifier661]

I'm not calling for Kaman to start, just to close.
I agree that Lopez fits with the starting unit better. But Kaman is a better player.

Hmmm it's tempting, but I think Stotts is doing this right. Have Kaman abuse their reserve bigs and have our defensive player close out games

 

[blue9]

fix the title to reflect it.

You mean take the question mark out of the title, since it's a given that Kaman is better?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Kaman's old and injury prone, so being the first guy off the bench is perfect for us and him.

 

[Strenuus]

You mean take the question mark out of the title, since it's a given that Kaman is better?

no, say 'in late game situations' or something. Right now it just looks like you mean overall.

 

[blue9]

no, say 'in late game situations' or something. Right now it just looks like you mean overall.

He is better, overall. Kinda like Ginobili was better than everyone who ever started in front of him.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I like my Kamans playing the entire season, and for me that means 20 mpg. I like what's happening as is.

 

[Strenuus]

He is better, overall. Kinda like Ginobili was better than everyone who ever started in front of him.

but just like ginobli, he's best played for 20 minutes or so.

 

[Schilly]

We don't need Kamans offense in the starting unit. LA then Lillard then Matthews/Batum. Robin is more effective with the starters and Kaman is more effective with the bench. Is one better than the other? I don't think so.

 

[riverman]

Lopez knows Stotts system better than Kaman. Kaman is the perfect 6th man and has played with Blake in LA. I think the rotations are set and I like the way Stotts is using both guys

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Bench both and start Meyers!

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Bench both and start Meyers!

Start all three! Meyers at SF, Robin at C, Kaman at PF. LaMarcus starts at SG, and Lillard at PG.

 

[blue9]

Whole lotta commenters didn't even bother to read the post.
Nobody said he should be starting.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Whole lotta commenters didn't even bother to read the post.
Nobody said he should be starting.

Hey, you've got your ideas on how to fix what isn't broken and I've got mine.

 

[BlazerWookee]

No he isn't.

 

[riverman]

Whole lotta commenters didn't even bother to read the post.
Nobody said he should be starting.

I think Kaman may close some games. He's quite a bit older than Lopez and I think it's wise to keep him around 20 minutes a game. I think everybody read your post, you just have to accept that they have different takes on what Kaman>Lopez stands for..

 

[Hobbesarable]

Whole lotta commenters didn't even bother to read the post.
Nobody said he should be starting.

Initially, I thought this thread was going to be about Kaman being the better player overall and possibly suggesting he become the starter.

Then I read your post clarifying the intent of the thread.

To answer your question, I think Kaman is a better option for end of the game scoring situations.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Initially, I thought this thread was going to be about Kaman being the better player overall and possibly suggesting he become the starter.

Then I read your post clarifying the intent of the thread.

To answer your question, I think Kaman is a better option for end of the game scoring situations.

I agree with this. We are just talking about certain match ups at the end of games when we are going offensive - defense and having Kaman on the floor can only help. Something I assume Terry has thought about as well.

 

[Hey]

Kaman is a bit of a black hole on offense (but a really good black hole). He's best as the #1 option off the bench. If he plays regularly with the starters, I fear it would harm the free flowing pass-heavy option.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Lopez is a much better offensive rebounder, which in a close game is sometimes exactly what you want. He doesn't have the jumper Kaman has, but he can hit free throws as well as Kaman can.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Start all three! Meyers at SF, Robin at C, Kaman at PF. LaMarcus starts at SG, and Lillard at PG.

Stupid lineup, we need more size at the PG....

 

[MickZagger]

I'd like to see a little more Kaman with Aldridge. They play well with each other. I don't think we should change Kaman's role at all. Its working perfectly and I'm afraid of a Kaman injury. He's very important to keep healthy.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Stupid lineup, we need more size at the PG....

HAHAHA!

Crabbe at PG? Barton?

 

[BBert]

No. Kaman is a black hole on offense. He shoots the ball every time he touches it. We don't need that with the starters either at the beginning or end of the game. He is perfect for us off the bench and limiting his minutes allows him to be fresh and productive when he is on the court and may limit his injury potential. Conversely Fropez fits perfectly with the other starters and he's a monster defending the rim to close out games. The Lopez / Kaman one-two punch is AWESOME!