Andrew Bynum is playing worse this year than last

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Bynum is doing fine. His numbers are respectable, especially considering how many scorers and good big men there are on his team. You can't judge a player's season solely by his personal stats.

Agreed, but from what I've seen Bynum's problem, and he does have a problem, is his at ude. I have little doubt the kid (yes, he's 21 folks) will develop into a very good to excellent NBA player - he certainly has the physical attributes - but right now he's whining, only plays hard in spurts, and is under the misaprehension that he's better than he actually is - he's got a big head. He'll grow out of it, but I don't see that happening this season, and that means some trouble for the Lakers as the extra intensity of the playoffs might find him wanting...

[Allanon]

Agreed, but from what I've seen Bynum's problem, and he does have a problem, is his at ude. I have little doubt the kid (yes, he's 21 folks) will develop into a very good to excellent NBA player - he certainly has the physical attributes - but right now he's whining, only plays hard in spurts, and is under the misaprehension that he's better than he actually is - he's got a big head. He'll grow out of it, but I don't see that happening this season,

I approve of this message...except for the last part.

and that means some trouble for the Lakers as the extra intensity of the playoffs might find him wanting...

Lakers just need him to be there and be somewhat effective. For now, Odom and Pau are used much more by the Lakers this year. Pretty much shows when either Odom or Pau are out, Bynum plays better because he becomes more of a focus on offense.

It's almost like the Lakers are holding Bynum in their back pocket for now...they still don't run many plays for him, unless one of the other big guys are out.

[pauls931]

Late to the game, but he didn't have to share bandwidth with Gasol last year right?

[Allanon]

Late to the game, but he didn't have to share bandwidth with Gasol last year right?

His bandwith didn't have to be shared with BOTH Gasol and Odom. He does alright with just Pau or just Odom, but not both.

If Odom's out again tonight, I think Bynum will have a good night.

[sedale threatt]

bynum is going to go for thirty against the great udonis haslem--sorry, haters.

[Hemotivo]

nice tip-in

[Allanon]

Not quite 30 but 24 points in 37 minutes for Bynum ain't bad.

His numbers will probably drop back to ~13 when Odom comes back against the Rockets or Spurs. If Odom isn't back by the Rockets game, Bynum will get around 20 or so against Yao.

Like I've said, give Bynum some touches/minutes and he'll put the ball in the basket at a 60% FG clip.

[Kobe™]

I knew he'd pick it up.

[Kori Ellis]

Spurs fans that are knocking Bynum should take a look at the Spurs frontline

Any Spurs fan would on themselves if they ever saw Bynum in a Spurs uniform.

[Lakers999]

Spurs fans that are knocking Bynum should take a look at the Spurs frontline

Any Spurs fan would on themselves if they ever saw Bynum in a Spurs uniform.

i think thats what they really want but afraid to admit it.... i hope the lakers murder the spurs wednesday...

[TheMACHINE]

Bynum's getting ready for Yao and Duncan..........

[ElNono]

Spurs fans that are knocking Bynum should take a look at the Spurs frontline

Any Spurs fan would on themselves if they ever saw Bynum in a Spurs uniform.

To be honest, I'm not sure Pop would keep him around for long. The guys looks lazy at times, and he probably has the most defensive ups in the entire Lakers team. I would definitely take his rebounding.

[peskypesky]

Spurs fans that are knocking Bynum should take a look at the Spurs frontline

Any Spurs fan would on themselves if they ever saw Bynum in a Spurs uniform.

Such language, Kori!

And I have to disagree with you. I don't think Bynum is THAT good. He's good, but he's not -worthy.

[turiaf for president]

i think compared to bonner or whoever they put next to duncan, bynum IS worthy

[Allanon]

42 points, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks.

71% shooting in 36 minutes.

Playing against great bigs like Howard, Duncan, Yao is quickly making Bynum a better player.

It won't be long before the Bynum/David Robinson comparisons start up.

[024]

It won't be long before the Bynum/David Robinson comparisons start up.

you're not serious right? granted this was a good game for bynum but he was playing against a crappy rookie picked in the second round and a 6'9 scrub in skinner. both kaman and camby were out during this game. bynum has yet to show a consistent jump shot or even a consistent turn around hook shot. he might get there eventually but for now your comparison is funny.

[21_Blessings]

you're not serious right? granted this was a good game for bynum but he was playing against a crappy rookie picked in the second round and a 6'9 scrub in skinner. both kaman and camby were out during this game. bynum has yet to show a consistent jump shot or even a consistent turn around hook shot. he might get there eventually but for now your comparison is funny.

Bynum completely owned Kaman last season. Camby's post-defense sucks .

Anyways 42 and 15 is 42 and 15.

21 years old.

[IronMexican]

42 points is 42 points. I certainly am not complaining.

[024]

it's a good game for bynum. just for comparison, odom was 8-11 with 19 pts. give him the same number of touches and he would have ran all over the clipper scrubs the same way bynum did. notice i was just disputing the comparison between bynum and drob. it won't happen anytime soon. he's young, he has plenty of time to develop. until he starts averaging 20-10 stats for consecutive years, he's no drob. premature ejaculation from lakers fans like the kobe and jordan comparisons.

[Allanon]

it's a good game for bynum. just for comparison, odom was 8-11 with 19 pts. give him the same number of touches and he would have ran all over the clipper scrubs the same way bynum did. notice i was just disputing the comparison between bynum and drob. it won't happen anytime soon. he's young, he has plenty of time to develop. until he starts averaging 20-10 stats for consecutive years, he's no drob. premature ejaculation from lakers fans like the kobe and jordan comparisons.

Not just The Admiral but Tim Duncan will be next on Bynum's list too.

The next David Robinson.

Or was it a bigger stronger more athletic Tim Duncan?

This must be a mistake. Bynum was supposed to be outplaying Tim Duncan by this time this season. I know it.. I mean every Laker Nut-Hugger on Spurs-Talk told me so last year..

Bynum with 20 points on 80% shooting in 30 minutes. I think he's a faster, stronger and more fundamental Tim Duncan.

[024]

so you are joking.

[mystargtr34]

Bynum dominated tonight. 42 points is 42 points. Gold Goatied Brian Skinner or not. Hes starting to look smoother and more explosive, and his numbers will probably start to go up. He still needs to rebound much better, but he looked damn good tonight finishing everything powerfully, and threw in some nice post moves.

[Allanon]

so you are joking.

Of course I'm joking.

Bynum's improving but he has a long way to go. He has the talent/size but he needs to show the desire to be the best. Until then, he's just another solid under-achiever.

[phyzik]

Bynum is good but no where NEAR what your comon laker fan (incuding you Allanon) was claiming him to be last year. He is servicable, beyond servicable, but he is not the force you made him out to be.

I DARE you to deny what you said last year. Dont make me look it up...

[mystargtr34]

Hes alot more than servicable. But hes no sure fire HOFer like most were saying.