Might the Blazers still hold some interest in Chris Kaman?

[BigGameDamian]

 

[julius]

Sure. Sign him and Jarrett Jack, so we can have people make hte joke about how Chris Kaman your face, and watching as a non starter, having Jarrett Jack off the bench.

 

[magnifier661]

No he isn't our kind of player

 

[PapaG]

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[ebott]

The primary goal this summer should be to add enough talent to the team so that next off-season LaMarcus wants to sign a contract extension. Is adding Kaman and another MLE quality player going to accomplish that?

 

[Harry's Raincoat]

Answer: Yes, we have interest. He's probably plan C or D. Knows Olshey and will come pretty cheap allowing us to make a bid for T Evans as RFA.

 

[blue9]

I'd much rather sign Kaman than try to acquire Gortat.

 

[e_blazer]

Answer: Yes, we have interest. He's probably plan C or D. Knows Olshey and will come pretty cheap allowing us to make a bid for T Evans as RFA.

I think this is probably right. The state of the center position in the NBA is pretty sad right now. I mean, look at the centers still playing in the post season: Bosh, Noah, Chandler, Hibbert, Splitter, Bogut, Perkins, and Gasol. A couple are PFs playing out of position. Four are decidedly "meh". Hibbert has potential and Gasol is good. Hardly the glory days of Robinson, Olajuwon, Parrish, a young Shaq, etc. I don't think that there's anyone out there that could be obtained that is going to dramatically impact the Blazers' future. A guy like Kaman is enough to solidify the C spot and wouldn't use up all of the cap space.

 

[blue9]

The state of the center position in the NBA is pretty sad right now.

But it's worlds better than it was just a few seasons ago. I'd say there's certainly more C talent that SG talent, and possibly SF talent too.

 

[santeesioux]

Isn't he a big hunter? He would love it here.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

We came in second to DAL last year for his services. If he doesn't resign in DAL (I don't think they want him back for whatever reason) then sure he is a possibility. Wouldn't be my first pick but far from my last pick as well.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Answer: Yes, we have interest. He's probably plan C or D. Knows Olshey and will come pretty cheap allowing us to make a bid for T Evans as RFA.

Very well said - he's not plan A.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Um, no.

 

[Pinwheel1]

If if we go the "patient" route and don't commit big money to a center this year, we still need someone. Preferably on a one year contract. Didn't Kaman take a one year deal with Dallas last year. Maybe he would do it again.

I think O'Neal is the other option for One year.

 

[RoyToy]

Chris Kaman
Jermaine O'Neal
Andrew Bynum

What is wrong with this forum?

 

[e_blazer]

Chris Kaman
Jermaine O'Neal
Andrew Bynum

What is wrong with this forum?

A firm grip on reality?

 

[BBert]

I'll take Jermaine as our obligatory aging vet big man. Thnx.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I think this is probably right. The state of the center position in the NBA is pretty sad right now. I mean, look at the centers still playing in the post season: Bosh, Noah, Chandler, Hibbert, Splitter, Bogut, Perkins, and Gasol. A couple are PFs playing out of position. Four are decidedly "meh". Hibbert has potential and Gasol is good. Hardly the glory days of Robinson, Olajuwon, Parrish, a young Shaq, etc. I don't think that there's anyone out there that could be obtained that is going to dramatically impact the Blazers' future. A guy like Kaman is enough to solidify the C spot and wouldn't use up all of the cap space.

At least you look at it in reality and not a fantasy as many of us do.