Future looks bright for Bynum, Lakers

[Xylus]

I've got a new nickname for Bynum: The Potential. Should be accurate for his entire career.

[tlongII]

I know, isn't it hilarious that the Clippers 2 big men had good games against an elite team while Greg Oden had 2 points against a 6-6 reserve PF on a potential non-playoff team?


Tlong you're the gift that keeps on giving

Yes, it is hilarious that Bynum can't play a lick of defense!

[LA24]

The stats speak for themselves. The guy is garbage. Lakers fans have been talking about how great this guy is for the past few years, but he's never given any reason to think he's a special talent.

Stats don't take injuries and being on a stacked team into consideration. He wasn't even at 100% in the playoffs health-wise. Bynum's "career playoffs averages ?" That was the kid's 1st PL appearance.

Call him overhyped all you want but don't call him garbage.

[TheMACHINE]

It's funny how the argument keeps turning to the Suns, even though they have nothing to do with Andrew Bynum. Seems to me like there's no justification for the 24-hour rimjob Bynum gets from Laker fans.

He's just not a great player, probably never will be (especially if injuries keep hampering his production). Ah well, another year, another 500 Andrew Bynum threads.

seems like you need to watch more of Bynum.

[Purple & Gold]

LOL @ xylus the crying sun fan

[Xylus]

Call him overhyped all you want but don't call him garbage.

Fair enough. I'll say, though, that he's extremely overhyped.

It wasn't his first playoff appearance, either, but it was his first as a starter.

[Purple & Gold]

tlong face it Oden will never be as good as Bynum

[ginobili's bald spot]

The stats speak for themselves. The guy is garbage. Lakers fans have been talking about how great this guy is for the past few years, but he's never given any reason to think he's a special talent.

He's 22 years old moron. And he had 26 and 13 last night. WTF are you talking about?

[sonic21]

I dont think Bynum is overrated hes only 21. But i do think Lamar and Pau are better than him. And that won't change this year.

[Xylus]

He's 22 years old moron. And he had 26 and 13 last night. WTF are you talking about?

He has breakout nights just like anyone else. His averages will come back to down to Earth as the season progresses, before he gets injured, probably something to the tune of 15 and 8. A far cry from the All-NBA status many of you have given him.

[DeadlyDynasty]

I've got a new nickname for Bynum: The Potential. Should be accurate for his entire career.

You conveniently ignore the fact that he just turned 22. You're going off playoff averages from 2 suns series when he was 19 and 20 years old, as well as this past season when he was just coming off a knee injury. Are you really so dense as to ignore his regular season production (when he was healthy) and his age to support your failing argument? Yeah, he played poorly when he was 19 and 20 so I guess he's ed for his career...that's basically your rationale. Yeah good luck with that, son.

If Bynum's the potential, what is Amare?

I have a funny feeling you wont answer the question...

[DeadlyDynasty]

Yes, it is hilarious that Bynum can't play a lick of defense!

Bynum won't need to play defense with Greg Oden's offensive prowess

2 points against a reserve power forward...watch out NBA!

[ginobili's bald spot]

His averages will come back to down to Earth as the season progresses, before he gets injured, probably something to the tune of 15 and 8.

Yea 15 & 8 is garbage. You must watch a lot of NBA basketball.

[Xylus]

You conveniently ignore the fact that he just turned 22. You're going off playoff averages from 2 suns series when he was 19 and 20 years old, as well as this past season when he was just coming off a knee injury. Are you really so dense as to ignore his regular season production (when he was healthy) and his age to support your failing argument? Yeah, he played poorly when he was 19 and 20 so I guess he's ed for his career...that's basically your rationale. Yeah good luck with that, son.

If Bynum's the potential, what is Amare?

I have a funny feeling you wont answer the question...

As for Bynum's age, he's only 22, but this is his 5th year in the league. It's time for him to step up, or for everyone else to shut up.

Amare's been a disappointment, for sure. But I'm not sure you want to turn this into an Amare vs. Bynum argument, especially since Amare was dropping 30, 11, and 2 blocks in the playoffs at that age.

[koriwhat]

i'm no lakers fan but last night bynum shined quite a bit.

[Xylus]

Yea 15 & 8 is garbage. You must watch a lot of NBA basketball.

I already acknowledged that garbage is too strong a word. Pay attention.

[ginobili's bald spot]

I already acknowledged that garbage is too strong a word. Pay attention.

It's a word you chose. It just shows your lack of credibility in this argument.

[DeadlyDynasty]

As for Bynum's age, he's only 22, but this is his 5th year in the league. It's time for him to step up, or for everyone else to shut up.

Amare's been a disappointment, for sure. But I'm not sure you want to turn this into an Amare vs. Bynum argument, especially since Amare was dropping 30, 11, and 2 blocks in the playoffs at that age.

He had very abbreviated seasons the last 2 years--years where he showed marked improvement before the injuries. He's putting up just fine--he just needs to stay healthy (last year was a fluke accident, could've happened to anybody).

I have no problem going to a Bynum-Amare comparison. Amare's stats have been much better, but it's pretty clear that the 2 are headed in polar opposite directions in their careers

[DeadlyDynasty]

I already acknowledged that garbage is too strong a word. Pay attention.

15 and 8 for a 22 y/o CENTER who's improving every year...yeah who needs that. Overrated, let's kick this bum off the team, he wont make it on any other roster

[Xylus]

It's a word you chose. It just shows your lack of credibility in this argument.

My lack of credibility? What exactly have you contributed to this topic, other than to cite the stats of one game?

[Xylus]

He had very abbreviated seasons the last 2 years--years where he showed marked improvement before the injuries. He's putting up just fine--he just needs to stay healthy (last year was a fluke accident, could've happened to anybody).

I have no problem going to a Bynum-Amare comparison. Amare's stats have been much better, but it's pretty clear that the 2 are headed in polar opposite directions in their careers

If Bynum stays healthy, he might be a contributing factor. Greg Oden might be, too, if he stays healthy... but you guys serve up an even greater amount of bile about Oden than I do about Bynum.

And you're right about Amare and Bynum heading in different directions--one is the primary offense on a mediocre team, the other is riding the coattails of several greater talents.

[sonic21]

I didn't see Bynum do anything special in the playoffs other then being on the winning side.

[21_Blessings]

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...712250LAL.html , that was two years ago.

Xylus is just bitter that his team is terrible and Bynum is turning into a better player than Amare.

Stop living in the past dude. Raja was trade ages ago.

[ambchang]

Best gift I’ve ever gotten.

Considered how little he did last year, you can at least say that he is appreciative.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Considered how little he did last year, you can at least say that he is appreciative.

Kinda like D-Rob in 2003