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Kaman, who is in the midst of an All-Star caliber season, is averaging a career-high 17.9 points, 13.7 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game. He attributes his improvements on the court to his ability to focus, thanks to the use of Neurofeedback technology with the company Hope139.
Kaman chated online with fans about his experience, the 2007-08 season and more on Tuesday, January 22nd.
HAN (L.A.): What is it going to take for the Clippers to make it to the Playoffs? And how far are E. Brand and S. Livingston as to what you actually see behind closed doors?
Chris Kaman: Right now we have a long way to go to get to the Playoffs. We're just trying to get back to .500. We have to play better together; we're losing to teams we shouldn't be losing to.
With Elton and Shaun... Shaun's doing workouts with his brace on, he's running around and working hard. Elton's getting used to running on the treadmill a little bit. They're both just rehabbing and doing really well. Hopefully they'll return sooner than later, but not before they're ready.
Victor Cornejo ( LOS ANGELES): Besides the Clippers and the NBA, what other sports league and teams do you follow? By the way you are the best Clippers player of all time! GO C.K!
Chris Kaman: Thank you!
I usually watch the Lions play football, even though they didn't make the playoffs this year. I don't really have a favorite team. I watch a lot of different sports, I'm never really rooting for too many players or different teams.
Gary : Hey Kaman how you doing? I love your game and I also play just like you. My question is when Shaun and EB get back how will it affect your game? Maybe less play calls for you or maybe more calls? Fast break points off a block? How will it change the team?
Thank You,
Kman (my boys call me "Kman")
Chris Kaman: Shaun's going to create a lot of easy opportunities for other people, including myself and Elton. He'll take people off the dribble, he's a pass first, shoot second type of guy.
Elton's return will probably decrease some play calls for me, but in the long run it will help our team and I'm willing to make sacrifices in order to win games.
Todd (Citrus heights, CA): Chris, remember that game last year in Sacramento when you gave that kid your shoes and signed them? Well that was me. I never got to say thanks so I was just sayin' thanks! You're the best! Great season! Keep it up!
Chris Kaman: No problem!
Tim (Whittier): I'm so happy to see you succeeding this season, I've always been supporting you. What is your favorite activity to do in Los Angeles on an off night? Thanks, and keep up the great work.
Chris Kaman: I don't really do much. I just relax at the house, maybe go check out a movie or get something to eat. That's about as far as I'll go.
Carl (Seattle): Chris: I have a five year old son, Travis, that has been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. He has been taking Adderal and is now wearing a patch. I feel something is not right with this diagnosis, and I am greatly encouraged with what you have been saying. I am interested in anything you have to say as to how my son can get a correct diagnosis as to whether he has ADHD or not. The side effects of the patch he is wearing is tough for me to watch him have to endure. Any pointers?
Chris Kaman: All I can say is to find a place you can get him tested with the Neurofeedback equipment. Most places are pretty expensive, but it's worth it if you can afford it. It will change your life and your child's life. It's a tough situation. I hear a lot of questions like that, and I don't know. He's just so young, he may or may not have ADD or ADHD. I know the doctors can't tell just by looking at him or talking to him; they're going to have to do more of an assessment of the brain to see what's going on.
Joe (Phoenix): Hey Chris, I am by far your biggest fan and I want to say congrats on your All-Star caliber season. I thought I would ask since you are a big movie buff, have you made any celebrity friends while living in L.A.?
Chris Kaman: I know a couple of people here and there, but I don't care about that kind of stuff. I just like watching movies.
Jason (Ontario): Hi Chris,
I want to commend you for coming and seeking to help others who have gone through situations similar to yours and giving them hope.
Every time that EB refers to you he calls you his brother. How much has Elton helped you in your career in the NBA on the court and off the court?
Thanks a lot Chris!
Chris Kaman: Initially we weren't really that cool with each other. Now we've been playing together for four years, so we've gotten to know each other pretty well. I've gotten to know his game, what he's good at and I try to stay out of his way and make him the best player he can be. I think he helped me a lot in the beginning when I didn't know what to expect or what to do. He was right there to help me out.
Q (Los Angeles, CA): Huge fan. Which player is the toughest player to defend for you? And which Clipper has the greatest work ethic in practice?
Chris Kaman: Probably Yao Ming and Elton Brand, respectively.
Matt (Brea): Your hair style seems to make news each year. Any plans for a new style? Maybe a clean shave?
Chris Kaman: No, I'm all set where I am right now. The long hair I was trying out for a couple of years, but my mom didn't like it and she made me cut it.
Grandville, MI: What is the toughest thing about doing Neurofeedback training?
Chris Kaman: It's not really "tough". You mentally get tired after you do it for a while, but other than that it's not hard to do. It's pretty simple. You just hook yourself up and hit the start button. It's not like a seriously difficult thing to do.
Roswell: Have you seen what the brain waves of an individual with a valid diagnosis of ADD looks like? If so, how do they differ from what your brain waves looked like in the video?
Chris Kaman: Basically, there are three main brain waves: Beta, High Beta SMR and Theta. Theta is how slow or fast your brain waves are moving. A person with ADD would have high Theta waves, which means their brain is going too slow. An anxious person like myself would have lower Theta, and the brain waves would be moving too fast.
Billy (Palmdale, CA): Hey Chris,
What goes though your head before a big game?
Chris Kaman: I just focus on who I'm going to guard, what types of plays they're going to run and what I want to do offensively. I also think about what worked the last time we played, what hasn't worked and think positively.
Jeff (London, UK: Chris,
How does it feel to be part of arguably one of the two best draft classes in NBA history? I assume in one way it is sweet to be there with Lebron, Wade, Carmelo, Bosh, Ford, Barbosa, Howard etc. But on the other hand in some other years you might have gotten more pub.
Chris Kaman: I'm pretty happy with where I was at - I was the sixth pick in one of the best drafts in the history of NBA so I don't have any complaints. I'm blessed with where I'm at and the abilities that I have.
Bilal Manji (Richmond Hill): How is the atmosphere is the locker room?
Chris Kaman: I think people are still optimistic about how the season is going to go. We know we're struggling a bit right now, but we just have to continue to play hard.
Wolfie (Hollywood): Chris,
Since you've gotten your newfound focus, there's been a lot said in the media about how greatly you've improved on the court. What kind of impact does that kind of talk have on you personally and as an athlete?
Chris Kaman: I try to stay humble and not get ahead of myself so I keep my head clear and keep playing hard.
Sam Hamm: Whats it like playin against Shaq and Yao?
Chris Kaman: They're just really big. I have to focus the whole game and make sure they don't get too good of a position or too close to the basket. I have to do the best I can because these guys are a lot bigger than I am. I have to make them work, too. They have to play at both ends of the court, not just the one.
Chris Kaman: That's all I have time for today, fans. Thanks again for all of your great questions and I hope to see you at a home game soon!
