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saidodeh Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:41 pm Post subject: Bynum right now can play better than Kwame |
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there. I said it. Kwame is horrible! I say give Bynum 15 mpg for 3 or 4 games. lets see what he can do. i think the kid can give the Lakers 5 and 5 with no problem. Kwame doesnt need a trainer or a basketball coach....... he needs a psychiatrist who can treat him for his horrible case of un-motivation when playing basketball. |
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JUST-MING Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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Shut up. . |
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senator kobe Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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jminges wrote: | Shut up. . |
I try not to be rude to anyone around here, but seriously... what he said. _________________ What? Never mind... |
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PrplReign Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: Bynum right now can play better than Kwame |
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saidodeh wrote: | there. I said it. Kwame is horrible! I say give Bynum 15 mpg for 3 or 4 games. lets see what he can do. i think the kid can give the Lakers 5 and 5 with no problem. Kwame doesnt need a trainer or a basketball coach....... he needs a psychiatrist who can treat him for his horrible case of un-motivation when playing basketball. |
My 9 year old daughter is a better judge of NBA talent than you right now. There, I said it. _________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu3vkwP3GHQ |
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saidodeh Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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ok thinking rationally, how can you say he is a good player? |
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62 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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For some reason, Kwame's quite immune to any kind of criticism here... _________________ Agent 62 |
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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Bynum does show tiny glimpses of greatness right now, but thats about all. I like the kid. He has alot of fire under his arss. But he is still in a learning phase. He will have his time in the league. Hopefully soon right? But for now, Phil is doing whats best for this team. |
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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I'm a critic of the Laker's drafting of Bynum.
But I have to call it as I see it.
Bynum can play better than Kwame. |
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wolfpaclaker Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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Whoa ....
I didn't think you guys would be so harsh on this. Wait - Since it isn't LO - I should expect this.
While Bynum isn't "solid" yet - he is showing more skills on both ends than Kwame is.
More important - he is showing hunger to become good.
I wouldn't say Bynum should start over Kwame, I would easily decrease Kwame's minutes by 10 per and give those to Bynum.
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PrplReign Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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saidodeh wrote: | ok thinking rationally, how can you say he is a good player? |
His offensive game is just that; offensive. However, that is not the job the staff has set for him. His job is to be one of the best post defenders in the league and he is exactly that. His rebounding should improve a bit. He has the potential to become a Ben Wallce type player and his post defense is already superior to Big Ben's. Andrew should become one of the league's most dominant big men on either side of the ball, but not at this point in time. His game needs a lot of refinement before he is truly ready to contribute to the team. At this point Kwame is the superior player. Defensively, it is not even close, as Kwame's base strength is remarkable and he can not be moved off of the block by anyone in the league. _________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu3vkwP3GHQ |
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K8KillerInstinct Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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I dont know if we should start Bynum, but I do know Kwame doesnt deserve to start (just yet, maybe he will turn around by next season). _________________ Be nice to Mitch and everyone in this planet. Never do evil or commit any act that might hurt others' feelings. We must all become environmentalists.
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PrplReign Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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K8KillerInstinct wrote: | I dont know if we should start Bynum, but I do know Kwame doesnt deserve to start (just yet, maybe he will turn around by next season). |
You better call Phil with the news, they have a game tonight and I would hate to see him do something so stupid as starting Kwame when you have clearly stated that he shouldn't. _________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu3vkwP3GHQ |
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LakersRGolden Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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There's this little known skill called Defense. Some fans think it's a myth, some place its value near "fine pewter". But that's why Kwame is starting.
Bynum will excell at it, but he's still being taught the basics. |
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RJBaca Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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PrplReign wrote: | saidodeh wrote: | ok thinking rationally, how can you say he is a good player? |
His offensive game is just that; offensive. However, that is not the job the staff has set for him. His job is to be one of the best post defenders in the league and he is exactly that. His rebounding should improve a bit. He has the potential to become a Ben Wallce type player and his post defense is already superior to Big Ben's. Andrew should become one of the league's most dominant big men on either side of the ball, but not at this point in time. His game needs a lot of refinement before he is truly ready to contribute to the team. At this point Kwame is the superior player. Defensively, it is not even close, as Kwame's base strength is remarkable and he can not be moved off of the block by anyone in the league. |
Bynum also needs to get stronger. He can be moved out of defensive and rebounding positions by other FC players. Also, the more minutes we give him, the more scouting other teams can do to develop answers to his game. Right now he is a bit of a mystery. |
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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bynum is not ready for the start yet. he is being brought in slow nicely by phil. i would increase his minutes though. _________________ 14-5-3-12 |
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OX1947 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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I understand why Bynum isnt playing this year. I dont like it because I always believe in learning by playing. But I'll tell you what, if bynum isnt getting at least 20 min a game next year, I will be very pissed... |
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40ptmachine Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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wolfpaclaker wrote: |
While Bynum isn't "solid" yet - he is showing more skills on both ends than Kwame is. |
What an accomplishment !
He'll be better than Kwame in 2 years, Ronny will too _________________ After 7 seasons I am a NON ALL STAR, in fact, I am a ROLE PLAYER making Superstar $$$
plus; I get standing ovations when I reach double digits |
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nash Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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jminges wrote: | Shut up. . |
Are you our poor hands PF?
Serious, it's not very far from the truth...unfortunately |
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JUST-MING Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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da ocho wrote: | bynum is not ready for the start yet. he is being brought in slow nicely by phil. i would increase his minutes though. |
Sky wrote:
If limiting Bynum's play doesn't damage LA's chances for getting the 6th seed, best to stay with the path he is on now. Keeps him fresh and confident for when they'll really need him in April. Don't let teams get a long look at him and then spring Bynum on clubs late when the victories are critical.
Tayshaun was nearly invisible his rookie regular season and then had a coming out party in the playoffs. It's my hope Jackson is using Bynum the same way. There's no need to give Bynum more minutes now to prove he has great talent, we know he has it so do the coaches. Affirmation is fun for fans, but is it truly necessary? Slowly build him up to 10 mpg by late March. Keep his confidence high, his legs fresh, his heart hungry, and ramp him up so that he'll be ready when they need him most. |
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LakerJam Franchise Player
Joined: 02 Aug 2002 Posts: 18411 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:35 pm Post subject: Re: Bynum right now can play better than Kwame |
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saidodeh wrote: | there. I said it. Kwame is horrible! I say give Bynum 15 mpg for 3 or 4 games. lets see what he can do. i think the kid can give the Lakers 5 and 5 with no problem. Kwame doesnt need a trainer or a basketball coach....... he needs a psychiatrist who can treat him for his horrible case of un-motivation when playing basketball. |
Spoken like a fan who gives no thought to DEFENSE.
Kwame is an absolutely superb man defender, night in and night out. He may suck offensively, but we all know what wins championships. Otherwise, Mo Taylor for the Knicks would be better regarded. However, since he can't defend anyone, all he gets is criticized.
Look, I LOVE Bynum as much as the next guy, but he's not ready yet. He can contribute here and there in the right situations, but we need Kwame's defense out there. |
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LakerJam Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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jminges wrote: | da ocho wrote: | bynum is not ready for the start yet. he is being brought in slow nicely by phil. i would increase his minutes though. |
Sky wrote:
If limiting Bynum's play doesn't damage LA's chances for getting the 6th seed, best to stay with the path he is on now. Keeps him fresh and confident for when they'll really need him in April. Don't let teams get a long look at him and then spring Bynum on clubs late when the victories are critical.
Tayshaun was nearly invisible his rookie regular season and then had a coming out party in the playoffs. It's my hope Jackson is using Bynum the same way. There's no need to give Bynum more minutes now to prove he has great talent, we know he has it so do the coaches. Affirmation is fun for fans, but is it truly necessary? Slowly build him up to 10 mpg by late March. Keep his confidence high, his legs fresh, his heart hungry, and ramp him up so that he'll be ready when they need him most. |
Excellent. |
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Mark_in_Tulsa Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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62 wrote: | For some reason, Kwame's quite immune to any kind of criticism here... |
LMAO |
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angel Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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Kwame looked lost at times. Bynum also looked lost at times. Kareem has a lot of work to do in practice. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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dirka dirka Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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sorry, i agree with the title of this thread 100% after watching Kwame get lost time and time again on D tonight...no effort whatsoever. _________________
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: Bynum right now can play better than Kwame |
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LakerJam wrote: | saidodeh wrote: | there. I said it. Kwame is horrible! I say give Bynum 15 mpg for 3 or 4 games. lets see what he can do. i think the kid can give the Lakers 5 and 5 with no problem. Kwame doesnt need a trainer or a basketball coach....... he needs a psychiatrist who can treat him for his horrible case of un-motivation when playing basketball. |
Spoken like a fan who gives no thought to DEFENSE.
Kwame is an absolutely superb man defender, night in and night out. He may suck offensively, but we all know what wins championships. Otherwise, Mo Taylor for the Knicks would be better regarded. However, since he can't defend anyone, all he gets is criticized.
Look, I LOVE Bynum as much as the next guy, but he's not ready yet. He can contribute here and there in the right situations, but we need Kwame's defense out there. |
While I agree with the sentiment, I think superb is quite an embellishment. Kwame has played pretty good defense all season, much better than what the team got last season. And as for his mental state, reversing all the abuse he suffered from MJ and Collins in Washington will likely take more than half a season. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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