Chris Kaman
Basketball player, All-Star and center
Born
April 28th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, played as a center. Spent the majority of career with the Los Angeles Clippers. Achieved NBA All-Star status in 2010 while with the Clippers. Played for several teams including the Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, and the Phoenix Suns. Notable for his scoring and rebounding abilities.
Selected as an NBA All-Star in 2010
Played for the Los Angeles Clippers
Won an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks
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