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Chris Kaman Frustrated
After being heralded as a solid offseason acquisition for Los Angeles, Chris Kaman has languished on the end of head coach Mike D’Antoni’s bench and played sparingly in recent contests.
The big man isn’t exactly sure why he’s there, but he is certainly upset about his demotion after coming to Hollywood to turn his career around, according to ESPN Los Angeles' Ramona Shelburne via Pro Basketball Talk:
It's absolutely not what I was looking for. It's not really in my control. I just try to keep working hard and be ready if the time comes. And if it doesn't, then it just wasn't meant to be.
Kaman is averaging a mere 8.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.8 blocks per game this season, appearing in just 13 of the team’s 24 contests. While back problems have been an issue, the 31-year-old admitted that he’s completely healthy at this juncture.
The 11-year veteran appears to be a prime candidate to be traded this season and became eligible to be moved on Dec. 15. He’s making $3.2 million for the season, an expiring contract that runs out this summer.
However, Kaman told Shelburne that he’s heard nothing in terms of a potential trade:
The conversations I've had have been, 'Let's stick with it. Let's play it out a little more. Let's see where things go...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
