Victor Claver

Prior to Victor Claver's arrival from Spain in the fall of 2012, the Blazers boasted a bare cupboard of a bench, which afforded Claver fairly consistent run (17 minutes per outing in 49 games, including 16 starts). However, his role was reduced by more than half during his sophomore season, as he averaged 2.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in nine minutes across 21 contests. Despite the promise of a defensive mindset upon his stateside move, at the very least, the 6-9, 224 pound forward has yet to reveal a discernible plus in his game, thereby relegating him to a suit and tie on the bench most days. As a result, his future in Portland is bleak, especially since Thomas Robinson, Chris Kaman, Joel Freeland, and Dorell Wright are able to support the frontcourt adequately for spells.