Chris Kaman

Chris Kaman always struck me as one of the NBA's genuine throwbacks, a true seven-foot center in an era racing toward speed and spacing. Drafted sixth overall by the Clippers in 2003 out of Central Michigan, he had soft hands, a real post game and an underrated passing touch. The German-American detail is a fun wrinkle; he eventually played internationally for Germany, which felt very on-brand for a player who never quite fit the trends of his time. He wasn't flashy, but he was skilled and durable in ways highlight reels undersell. I have a soft spot for big men who actually played with their backs to the basket.

Name (English)

Chris Kaman

Name (Japanese)

クリス・ケイマン

Reading

くりす・けいまん

Born

April 28, 1982 (age 44)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Taurus / Dog

Origin

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Height

213 cm

Occupation

basketball player

University

Central Michigan University

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris%20Kaman
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q77044

Tags

• Michigan
• basketball player

Last updated

2026-06-02

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