What happens to Bynum when Pau comes back? [Archive]

NBAfan83

11-13-2009, 04:12 AM

Will he be back in PJ's doghouse, or can he survive not being a 2nd 3rd option in the laker team?

I'm pretty curious if he can sustain intensity on both sides when he's not getting his touches.

Allanon

11-13-2009, 04:24 AM

Right now Bynum is at 14 attempts per game. I don't see it dropping below 12.

With Pau back, the Lakers can run a faster pace...they're way down from last year.

Faster pace = more shots for everybody. Also, as a side effect of having Pau, Bynum's points will come more efficiently as it will be easier to score. Even if he loses 2 shots to Pau; Bynum can still keep an 18-20ppg average.

If Bynum still gets 14 shots with Pau back, his scoring will climb above 20ppg, if he loses 2 shots to Pau, he'll remain pretty much at the same average.

The other Laker big men like Josh Powell and DJ mBenga might also have to donate 2 shots to Pau.