Can the Clippers succeed running their offense through Chris Kaman?
The emergence of Kaman as a bona fide offensive weapon has been among the most positive developments for the Clippers this season. He’s the leading scorer among NBA centers, has slashed his turnover rate to a career low, and expanded the range on his jumper. Kaman is the focal point of the Clippers’ offense. In fact, no team uses its center on more possessions than the Clippers (provided you consider Tim Duncan a power forward). For Kaman, a slow-it-down offense works best. “I’d rather play in the half court where I can see everything come together,” Kaman said earlier in the season when asked what kind of offense he prefers. “I know where I’m going to be and where my teammates are.” Kaman has a valid point. His ability to create shots for himself against one-on-one coverage in a deliberate offensive scheme has worked wonders, particularly against smaller clubs. When Kaman is focused, he not only has the ability to beat smaller and inferior defenders in the post, but he can step out an
