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Big man Camby is L.A.'s big gain
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:36 pm
by mkwest
In an interview over the weekend, Camby seemed enthusiastic about his opportunities in Los Angeles, where he instantly assumed a leadership role, as well as a mentoring role for 19-year-old rookie DeAndre Jordan.
Camby expects his role with the Clippers to be similar to his role with the Nuggets, where he wasn't a rah-rah leader, but a stoic, stubborn captain who hated to lose.
"I'm the guy that has to defuse a lot of stuff that goes on," he said. "In the NBA, games can get hostile and very brutal, and guys come to me for a sense of calmness. And I think they respected me, me being a captain for six years. I think I was well-respected all the way from the trainers to the ball boys."
As for Jordan, Dunleavy thinks he could be a pro similar to Camby: "as far as long, major athleticism, shot-blocker."
Camby often speaks quietly into the rookie's ear. While in Fresno for a preseason game, Camby treated Jordan and some teammates to dinner at P.F. Chang's, where they bonded over conversation and wontons.
"Learning from Marcus," Dunleavy said, "there's not anyone better to learn from."
Benjamin Hochman,
Denver Post
Re: Big man Camby is L.A.'s big gain
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:56 pm
by cinnamon
I know it was hard on Camby to leave Denver the way he did, but he's a big man in more ways than one to take up this role, and so immediately, for the Clippers.
What a role model he will be --- evidently off the court as well as on it.
I just love the idea of having strong connections being built among team members --- it can only lead to good teamwork on the floor.
Re: Big man Camby is L.A.'s big gain
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:51 pm
by thanumba2clippersfan
We have plenty of good role models for our young players to look up to. These vets will show the young players the way and hopefully it will help our young guys become better players in the future.
Re: Big man Camby is L.A.'s big gain
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:28 am
by PDXKnight
I still can't believe Denver gave him up for virtually nothing. Thanks for taking him out of the hands of one of Portand's division rivals!
Re: Big man Camby is L.A.'s big gain
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:55 am
by mj_shoefanatic
Camby is a perfect role model for DJ
Re: Big man Camby is L.A.'s big gain
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:51 pm
by TheNewEra
If you think about it we increased our chances of making the playoffs by taking away key players from both teams who were fighting for the playoff spot last season.
8th Seed Denver Nuggets: We took their defensive weapon and one of the leaders from their team.
9th Seed Golden State Warriors: Took their all-star player and leader of their squad.
In reality we should make up the difference in between the two teams.
Re: Big man Camby is L.A.'s big gain
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:15 am
by realfung
LA Clippers is fun to watch this season.
Re: Big man Camby is L.A.'s big gain
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:51 am
by ClipperDomination
If Camby keeps mentoring DJ, he can become a damn good player one day. He needs to learn that his athleticism as a 7 footer will be used to the max, while his weaknesses (shooting) won't be. I'm thinking Tyson Chandler/Camby mix as a comparison (if he ever grows up to be a decent starter).
Re: Big man Camby is L.A.'s big gain
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:32 am
by GuyverX
I just want to see Camby play already. First it was the flu and now it's an injured heel. I hope he's ready come October 29th.