Los Angeles Clippers: Top 10 NBA Draft picks of all time

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ARLINGTON, TX – FEBRUARY 14: Chris Kaman #35 of the Western Conference throws the baseball pass against the Eastern Conference during the NBA All-Star Game as part of the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend at Cowboys Stadium on February 14, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) /

9. Chris Kaman

Drafted: Round 1, Pick 6 (2003)
Tenure: 2003 to 2011
Position: Center
Career Slash Line: .487/.000/.738
Career Averages: 29.7 MPG, 11.8 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 2.2 ORPG, 1.3 APG, 1.4 BPG
Accolades: 2010 NBA All-Star

As this list continues to display, the Los Angeles Clippers have done a solid job of drafting big men. The Clippers may not have a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or a Shaquille O’Neal on this list, but the front office has consistently found quality bigs to build with.

Finding the perimeter players to place around the big men is another topic altogether, but center Chris Kaman is an example of that proficiency.

At eight seasons, Kaman is one of the longest tenured players on this list. During that time, he provided quality production on both ends of the floor, and found ways to rise above the mediocrity with his quality of play.

Kaman may not have been a star in the traditional sense of the word, but he was honored as an All-Star for his excellent 2009-10 campaign.

It’s no coincidence that the Clippers returned to the postseason during the same year that Kaman experienced his first major breakthrough: 2005-06. He and Elton Brand complemented one another well down low, and thus helped the Clippers end a nine-year postseason drought.

Kaman may not have his jersey retired by the Clippers, but he justified being selected at No. 6 overall with his sustained contributions.

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