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Old 05-10-2009, 07:16 PM
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Default Andrew Bynum=No Championship

After watching Drew Bynum through 2 rounds of the playoffs so far, it very clear that he is about 20% of what he was before the Feb 5 knee blowout. Here's a stud that was a bordeline Allstar before the injury average 16 & 9. He used to dominate the paint with baby hooks, drop steps, dunks and had a great touch off the glass. It's so bad now, he won't even attempt to score the basketball. I'm not sure if I've seen him "powerdunk" since he came back. Maybe the Laker brass should be held accountable for rushing him back, but this once 21 year old stud now looks bored and scared running up and down the floor. If the Lake show, and that's a big IF, can survive this solid Rocket team, they won't put a dent in this Lebron James Movie. Kobe & Gasol will have homecourt againist the powder puffy no defense Nuggets, and can still get the job done. But moving forward, I'm now convinced that Bynum's in ability to contribute will hinder La from raising another banner in Staples. Laker brass should be very concerned about Drew's status for this playoff push and more importantly his future in the NBA. Hey Dr. Buss, how's that 41 million dollar contract look now? Yikeeess. The Lake Show will be making a pit stop very soon, straight for the beach.
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Old 05-11-2009, 05:12 PM
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They have no guards. Bynum is just a luxury item anyway.
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Old 05-11-2009, 05:28 PM
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Way to go out on a limb there predicting who will not win a championship.
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Old 05-11-2009, 06:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
They have no guards. Bynum is just a luxury item anyway.
Seconded.
Most importantly they have no PG.
And its wearing Kobe down.

If the Lakers win the Championship
with this team Kobe should will be declared
God.
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Old 05-12-2009, 12:14 AM
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Seconded.
Most importantly they have no PG.
And its wearing Kobe down.

If the Lakers win the Championship
with this team Kobe should will be declared
God.
When have they ever had a point guard since kobe has been there? An ancient gary payton is the closest they came and they diddnt win a title with him.

Again, you don't need a traditional Point guard in the triangle. Jackson's teams never have one.
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Old 05-12-2009, 12:23 AM
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The Lakers will be rid of Odom after this year. I might disown them if they keep him.
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Old 05-12-2009, 12:33 AM
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The Lakers will be rid of Odom after this year. I might disown them if they keep him.
They won't be able to afford him. Luxury tax will kill them if they do. Interesting to look at the cap situations for these teams.

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Old 05-12-2009, 12:58 AM
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The Lakers will be rid of Odom after this year. I might disown them if they keep him.
Come on coach, we are both Lakers fans and this year I have actually been a big Odom fan, I love the way he has played.

On a side note, when is the last time that Sasha has hit a shot????? Everytime he shoots I am expecting a miss now.
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Old 05-12-2009, 12:08 AM
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Quote:
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They have no guards. Bynum is just a luxury item anyway.
Its not like you really need traditional guards to play in the triangle anyway especially when you have kobe playing swing. You need guys that play defense and spot up shooters. The lakers "guards" play those roles perfectly. Ariza is long and athletic and Fisher hits big shot after big shot.

I don't see how any team can match up with the lakers. They are just too big and skilled up front for cleveland and denver. If jameer nelson would have stayed healthy, The length of lewis, turkoglu and Howard would have made for some interesting matchups in a match vs. orlando. And we saw last year what Garnett and company could do on the defensive end against LA's bigs.

Offensively, do you really think Gasol, Bynum and odom will have any problem with the likes of Nene, martin or kleiza? Really? Do you think they will have a problem with the likes of illgauskas, wallace or any other big Cleveland will shuffle in? If so, watch the two games the lakers played against them this season.

I agree with the previous poster though. If Bynum is unproductive in the championship, Cleveland will have a chance.
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