The play, frustration, and biting comments after Monday's win over the Minnesota Timberwolves all pointed to that of an emerging vocal team leader.

Center Chris Kaman called the listless first three quarters (the Clippers trailed by 11 heading into the fourth) disappointing and said they were playing like one of the worst teams in the league.

But Kaman, in his fourth season, isn't ready to label himself a team spokesman yet.

"I'm still hesitant as far as how that's going to go," Kaman said. "We have a lot of older guys, a lot of veterans with more years than me, and everyone has their own opinion on what should happen and what shouldn't."

"For me, I just try to do my job and what I'm supposed to do, and I still have things to figure out in that other area."