CLIPPERS -at- LAKERS - 4/12 - Thoughts and :-(( ratings

ProjectAB · Star Player Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 1729

All I want to know is, which MORON in our coaching staff told Bynum to go into a low stance and flex his elbow? I don't think it's Kareem because they did this with Mihm last year and I didn't get it either(Mihm was a much better low post defender under Rudy T, IMO.) They think they're being smart because he's getting more strength against the offensive player, but the problem is, it basically immobilizes him, and he can't put his hand up at all(at least with any effectiveness), so now all the offensive player has to turn and he'd get an uncontested look. Usually, you'd want to use this "strategy" if you're shorter than the other guy, and has no choice(Malik Rose used to do this against Shaq a lot, and it was fairly effective), but not if you're taller. If you're taller, then no reasons why you shouldn't just react to his moves and contest or block the shots.

Now Bynum's post D is bad, but no way it's THIS bad. And his trouble usually comes against power fowards masquerading as centers, not a real but slow 7-footer like Kaman. Kaman is basically scoring on Bynum on an 80% clip in the last two games. Funny thing is, Bynum didn't need to use any gimmicks the first two games and still defended Kaman just fine, in fact, the only miss shot by Kaman on Bynum yesterday occurred when Bynum standed erect, slid his feet and put his hand up.

When I saw Bynum missed the two free throws to start out of the game, I knew we didn't prepare him enough. With a rookie like Bynum, you'd have to know what his tendencies are in such a big game. And not being able to handle pressure well is definitely one of them. It's no use being aggressive if you're not converting your free throws.

As much as I like Kareem, his teachings of Bynum on the fundamental aspects have been SLOW. It seems like he's been focusing too much on technical aspects like footwork(which I think has improved), and not enough on the fundamental aspects like how to react under pressure.

The good news is that it appears that he's "finally" told Bynum to stop passing out of the low post, UNLESS YOU HAVE TO, which he has to remember to tell a guy like Bynum, lest he takes everything literally, for example, Bynum took a fade over Kaman when it's clear that he should have passed it back it out. And dunking whenever possible.

karlmalonefan · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:08 am Post subject:

tlim · Star Player Joined: 26 Jun 2002 Posts: 6649

What coul be one with our horrible efense? Seriously what can be one before the playoffs even start?

It seems that Bynum just can't hol own the paint, an we're getting kille on the insie. We also can't play the pick an roll, an the guars play that pathetically poorly.

I'm just really bumme at our chances of making the playoffs let alone winning a few games in the playoffs.

Mr. EiGhTy-OnE · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:24 am Post subject:

mike_dee23 · Franchise Player Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 11703

Mr. EiGhTy-OnE · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:29 am Post subject:

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Wino · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:48 am Post subject:

This game was THE MOST FRUSTRATING GAME OF THE SEASON!!

All I can do is piss and moan!
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TLT · Star Player Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 1025

orwell · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:45 pm Post subject: