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i don't know man... can we afford to waste anymore of kobe's physical abilities on bynum's development? he said multiple times that if he focuses on defense, we'd win. but it's one thing to do it and another to just say it.
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To be fair, it's not like our management didn't try to upgrade our team. Jimmy DID have CP3. I know we'll be back.
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Bynum has an array of offensive skills but they don't consistently translate to good opportunities on the court. Double teams or good defense often force him into bad shots or blind passes, especially at the end of the season/playoffs. I'd say dumping the ball to Bynum resulted in a good decision 50-60% of the time (a good decision would include simply passing back out when there's no opportunity). For a supposed "big inside force," I'd expect a good decision 80-90% of the time.
On top of this, you bring Pau out of where he's most efficient to do this.
This can be blamed on Bynum's growth... but I'm just pointing it out as a reason why the Lakers didn't find much success.
On top of this, you bring Pau out of where he's most efficient to do this.
This can be blamed on Bynum's growth... but I'm just pointing it out as a reason why the Lakers didn't find much success.
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Kerr was saying the same thing.
Not that Ramon is at this level, but its the same reason Gary Payton was a non factor.
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Session need to lose those Reebok zigtech that he wore . Those shoes have horrible traction and have zero cushion . If he want to be a better defender he need to be able to move laterally and stop on dime effectively especially against these fast guards of the West . Switch to Nike
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Originally Posted by CP1708
Why the hell would WE do that?The Bulls answered yes just seein your post!!!
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not ramons fault, but he did play bad.
its the system though. same reason gasol was lost.
its the system though. same reason gasol was lost.
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Aside from getting rid of Pau, we need perimeter shooting.
And to be rid of Pau.
And to be rid of Pau.
But Pau is our perimeter shooting.....
I tweeted last night that I hope Kobe and Pau just fight right there on the court. When Kobe came up and wanted Pau to run the pick and roll and Pau posts up at the top of the 3 point line, so Kobe slams the ball at him and just goes, then comes down next time on the other side and Pau does it again, so on the third time Pau finally moves off his post, and goes to the 3 point line, I just about died laughing. I swear Kobe would have stabbed him if you gave him a knife.
The guy POSTED up damn near on the 3 point line and wouldn't roll or do nothin.
I tweeted last night that I hope Kobe and Pau just fight right there on the court. When Kobe came up and wanted Pau to run the pick and roll and Pau posts up at the top of the 3 point line, so Kobe slams the ball at him and just goes, then comes down next time on the other side and Pau does it again, so on the third time Pau finally moves off his post, and goes to the 3 point line, I just about died laughing. I swear Kobe would have stabbed him if you gave him a knife.
The guy POSTED up damn near on the 3 point line and wouldn't roll or do nothin.
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Kobe taking up 50% of the cap kills a lot of flexibility and creativity.
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Where do I sign up for that trade? lolOriginally Posted by CP1708
Why the hell would WE do that?The Bulls answered yes just seein your post!!!
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Might as well take Boozer and let Bynum be the man
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I forgot that Bynum was going to get the Germany treatment.
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Just curious..
Would Kobe be willing to renegotiate his contract? Dude is towards the end of his career and obviously wants to win one more. With him doing so and taking a cut .. im sure theyd have many more options in addition to trading Bynum and/or Pau...
If Kobe is smart. He'd oblige. Dude knows he has a max of 3 yrs left in him. Why not?
Would Kobe be willing to renegotiate his contract? Dude is towards the end of his career and obviously wants to win one more. With him doing so and taking a cut .. im sure theyd have many more options in addition to trading Bynum and/or Pau...
If Kobe is smart. He'd oblige. Dude knows he has a max of 3 yrs left in him. Why not?
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^I'm pretty sure under the new CBA if Kobe were to restructure his contract it can't be more than 10% less than it is now. So it wouldn't do any good.
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No.
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CP:
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Sofa.
King.
Annoying.
Think I'll ask dmx or dirty to moderate this thread or something.
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Dwight working-out w/Kareem >>>>> Bynum working-out w/Kareem
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fire mike brown.
trade gasol for a draftpick
dont re sign sessions
time to rebuild as best as you can.
amnesty world peace
no ifs ands or buts mike brown is worthless without a lebron james by his side to coach the offense...
trade gasol for a draftpick
dont re sign sessions
time to rebuild as best as you can.
amnesty world peace
no ifs ands or buts mike brown is worthless without a lebron james by his side to coach the offense...
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like we can afford james harden
thats the kind of crap that should not be allowed in this thread
no way jeremy lin comes here either...
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World Peace also addressed the coaching change from Phil Jackson to Brown, admitting, "It was a bit of getting used to," but he made sure not to blame Brown for the Lakers' fate against the Thunder.
"Mike wasn't out there guarding Kevin (Durant)," World Peace said. "That was me. Kevin scored on me. Mike didn't throw turnovers at the end of the game. Mike didn't miss a 3-point shot, I missed a 3-point shot. Mike didn't come in out of shape."
World Peace then caught himself.
"He did come in out of shape," World Peace said with a smile. "Actually, he is a fat-*%$."
"Mike wasn't out there guarding Kevin (Durant)," World Peace said. "That was me. Kevin scored on me. Mike didn't throw turnovers at the end of the game. Mike didn't miss a 3-point shot, I missed a 3-point shot. Mike didn't come in out of shape."
World Peace then caught himself.
"He did come in out of shape," World Peace said with a smile. "Actually, he is a fat-*%$."
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I think Bynum has a legitimate chance to pass Howard within the next couple years as the best center in the league..
BUT Howard is a real fit for this team needs.. And a player who fits in a system >
Sessions needs to run the pick and roll.. Howard runs the pick and roll efficiently.. Bynum doesn't at all.. That pick and roll will be really good. If you can get a nice corner 3 point shooter, it'd be damn near unstoppable.
Howard is clearly the better defender. Howard actually gets down the court in a reasonable time, which allows for more time to run offensive plays. Part of the reason for our stagnant offense is Pau was slow, but Bynum took his sweet #%$ time.. By the time Bynum was back and in position the shot clock was down to 14 already.
Howard also is better at rebounding.
It'd be a no-brainer if a Howard for Bynum + filler is available take that %+@@ in a heart beat.. On the other hand asking for Pau & Bynum for Dwight is an atrocious trade. 1. We'd only get terrible contracts as their contract matching players. 2. You eliminate the possibility of fixing needs with Pau as a trade chip.. His trade value is feces compared to 2007-2010. But it would still get you something (as long as that something is not Luis Scola)
BUT Howard is a real fit for this team needs.. And a player who fits in a system >
Sessions needs to run the pick and roll.. Howard runs the pick and roll efficiently.. Bynum doesn't at all.. That pick and roll will be really good. If you can get a nice corner 3 point shooter, it'd be damn near unstoppable.
Howard is clearly the better defender. Howard actually gets down the court in a reasonable time, which allows for more time to run offensive plays. Part of the reason for our stagnant offense is Pau was slow, but Bynum took his sweet #%$ time.. By the time Bynum was back and in position the shot clock was down to 14 already.
Howard also is better at rebounding.
It'd be a no-brainer if a Howard for Bynum + filler is available take that %+@@ in a heart beat.. On the other hand asking for Pau & Bynum for Dwight is an atrocious trade. 1. We'd only get terrible contracts as their contract matching players. 2. You eliminate the possibility of fixing needs with Pau as a trade chip.. His trade value is feces compared to 2007-2010. But it would still get you something (as long as that something is not Luis Scola)
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That's the only way this team has a shot.
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I think Kobe needs to take a pay cut in order to get legitimate guys around him. If anything, possibly use that money to get an actual coach.
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