Player of the Week: Andrew Bynum
by wondahbap on Mar 13, 2011 2:00 PM PDT
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Psssht! Like you didn't know?
Bynum is smashing, the Lakers are rolling, and all of a sudden, the Western Conference looks mighty easy again. His defense and rebounding continue to be the rock that the Lakers have pounded their supposed Western Conference challengers into submission with. The Spurs? Bynum ate up whatever Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili cooked up, he made you think Tim Duncan retired during the game, and the Lakers rolled. They might as well have told San Antonio they can take home-court Advantage and shove it. The Mavs? So much for that length they added. Big Drew beasted for 22 points and 15 rebounds and was clearly the best player on the floor. Think about that. In a game with Kobe, Pau and Dirk Nowitzki, it was Bynum who looked like the unstoppable one?
Against Atlanta, he only went for 16 points and 16 rebounds while making you wonder if Al Horford was really an All-Star. Then he shook off a poor one-rebound first half against Miami to finish with 12 rebounds total and 13 points to go along. Even though the Lakers lost to Miami, they were in the game until the very end, and I can't help but feel that if his number was called just a little bit more, the outcome could have been different. But we'll save the second-guessing. "Shoulda Coulda Woulda" is a one-way street that circles around in Nowhereland. Except, the Beast wears #17 for the Lakers and has them back on the road to the Finals.
It might be Kobe who winds up going toe to toe with Derrick Rose for MVP, but I'd gladly give Player of the Week to Bynum for the rest of the season if it allows the Lakers' defense to continue like this. Teams are having a damn tough time cracking 90 points, and Drew's presence has even allowed Dober-Mamba to make an appearance.
Bynum's stats for the week:
13.75 points, 15 rebounds, 1.75 blocks per game in 34 minutes per game. He shot 23 of 29 from the floor for 79.3% FG!
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Drew's just been rocking my socks off
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
fail
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whoops oh yeah that aint him
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by desecrator09 on Mar 13, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't see the image.
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If it's an image of Dwight rocking Des' socks off, I don't want to see it.
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yeah too provacative
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by desecrator09 on Mar 13, 2011 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
woah really?
lol i accidently put a tracy Morgan picture here. I can see it
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by desecrator09 on Mar 13, 2011 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
fail image plus fail joke
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i know
everything is ruined now…..:(
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by desecrator09 on Mar 13, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
now i cant....
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by desecrator09 on Mar 13, 2011 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
#teambynum
Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.
by LOOOeee on Mar 13, 2011 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Dwight Who?
Oh Yes!!!
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by bluexfalcon on Mar 13, 2011 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
lol how'd he get that tip?
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by desecrator09 on Mar 13, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
lol I dunno
lol @ Ariza stepping on Hedo
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AHAHAHA
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by desecrator09 on Mar 13, 2011 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
lol and this is when his leg was messed up
STILL got the tip
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by desecrator09 on Mar 13, 2011 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
He is SO much longer than Dwight.
and I’d argue he’s got more lower-body size as well.
"The game wasn't coming to me, so I just took it" - Kobe Bean Bryant.
by Saurav A. Das on Mar 13, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Howard is just a plain athletic freak of nature
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and this was 2 years ago
Bynum makes Howard look small.
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As of today, he has one inch and twenty pounds on Dwight.
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Great choice! Thank heavens for GPS!
“Shoulda Coulda Woulda” is a one way street that circles around in Nowhereland.
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To be great is to be misunderstood. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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now bynum needs to certify his newfound dominance against the best big in the league
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
himself?
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by desecrator09 on Mar 13, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
dwight bro
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
You mean Bynum.
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lol, Magic with a zinger:
6-20 shooting by Kobe-with all the practice after the Miami game? Did he stay after this game too?
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hahaha
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by desecrator09 on Mar 13, 2011 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
jus for dat kobe gona play monday and light up the "magic"
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
Also...I'd like to know what's going on between Kobe and Magic?
I notice Magic has his lil digs here and there. Jealousy maybe? I mean, Kobe is gunning for Magic’s GLOAT spot. I’m sure a little pride is invloved.
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i noticed too!
yes,we all know what magic’s done for this franchise, by adding to the laker dynasty, but i agree with you, i dont think magic had in mind, watching kobe bryant, not only tie his championships, but about to surpass him as well and put kobe with the name of michael jordan.
there not talking about magic anymore. this is kobes era. is this why magic sold his share? im just saying. hey it happens right? first it was mikan, then west, magic, kareem, shaq, and kobe. 10 yrs down the line, hopefully we can all talk about another g.l.o.a.t. when kobes retired. magic always has his share of shots, and hes entitled, but again, there is some jelousy there.
by Mark Jaramillo on Mar 13, 2011 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
oh btw...
this isnt a shot at magic! after all, he is my ALL-TIME favorite laker! i grew up on showtime! nothig else compares to that era. magic and bird put the n.b.a. on the map!!
by Mark Jaramillo on Mar 13, 2011 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont think so
Magic loves the Lakers like hell and he knows how much he’s loved both on and off the court. Magic was not only a hell of a player (shit he ran the Lakeshow!) but he had such a charisma as a person as well. He was just such an affable man. Unlike Charles, who never got a ring thanks to MJ and loves to protect MJ’s legacy from any Kobe uproars, Magic has nothing to be jealous of. Also there was always that “what if” Magic never got ill and compelled to retire and could have nabbed a few more rings. Magic and Kobe are very very close. Magic understands that nothing motivates Kobe more than a public jab and hopes that it only ignites his burning ambition even more so he can lead the Lakers to even more success.
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
Sorry...
Gotta disagree about the “what if.” Mike took over in ‘91. Magic knew it. Something LeBron couldn’t do to Kobe, and then went and took the honest shot away.
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"open your eyes and brain then see in next five years from now will see what happen okay." - Nam Pham
Magic sold his share to be part of the group attempting to bring and an NFL team to L.A.
Easy decision. I’m sure the Buss family would sell it back if the venture proves unsuccessful. The NFL doesn’t get down like that. Conflict of interest.
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"open your eyes and brain then see in next five years from now will see what happen okay." - Nam Pham
I just wish Magic would get an a NFL team to occupy him
He’s frankly a terrible analyst; I haven’t heard a whole lot I agree with him on during his ESPN gig or elsewhere.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
by Ben R on Mar 14, 2011 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
great point
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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wow
this was a total surprise for me.
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IKR?!
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I thought it would be Luke by playing only 3 min. and racking up 3 DNP-CD's
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
or yessirr
he didnt miss a single shot all week.
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
So it was a 5-way tie between Smith, Walton, Ebanks, Caracter and Ratliff.
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
To be great is to be misunderstood. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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finished watchin Taken
now some Kenan n Kel
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
make those fts bynum
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
"the next time i check in a hotel and the previous guess doesnt put toilet seat down and i fall into the toilet. im gonna be pissed "-Ron Artest
free free free free free
do-do the right thing!
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
the magic-suns game is uber boring
so I’m watching the selection show instead.
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
any day w/o a laker day usually is
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
laker game*
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
i think kobe’s play of late might catapult him near the top of the mvp race. i’d give it to him. sympathy vote, or whatever they want to call it. with his career winding down, take his body of work into consideration.
either way, the title is all he probably really cares about.
and props to drew. he’s stepping it up. i hope we don’t jinx him
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
Fixed
the title is all heprobably reallycares about.
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it's unfortunate that the nba voters tend to lean toward new upcoming talent
particularly stat stuffers rather than true grit and determination that kobe incessantly displays.
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
It wouldn't be a sympathy vote.
Kobe is having his best season in the past few years. And the past few seasons have been damn f’n good.
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"open your eyes and brain then see in next five years from now will see what happen okay." - Nam Pham
Kobe has about zero chance of winning the MVP this year
Unless he starts ripping off a couple 50 point games, which isn’t happening.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Last time I looked a string of 50 point games does nothing to sway MVP votes toward Kobe.
(See Lakers circa 2005-2006)
The only way he wins MVP is if
a. The Lakers finish the season roughly 14-1, and…
b. Kobe plays really, really well during that time (like triple doubles, game winners, 50% shooting kind of good), and…
c. The vote from the eastern biased media (yeah they exist) gets split between Bron, Wade, Rose, etc.
Even then it’s a long shot.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Apples and oranges
Most sportswriters have essentially moved on from the “if you took this guy off this team, they would fall apart because he is that system or whatnot” argument that gave Nash the MVP that year over players who were clearly having better seasons (Kobe, Dirk, Wade), and the MVP field is rather weak this year, so a series of standout performances carries more weight. And given who the candidates are (Rose, Howard, LeBron), I’m not sure how the “eastern biased” media is relevant at all here.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Not sure why the eastern bias is relevant?
My point is that if there is an eastern bias (and a western bias for that matter) then the eastern players (Rose, Howard, LeBron) are more likely to take votes away from each other than from Kobe.
Lets say that 100 writers have an Eastern bias and 100 have a Western bias. Of course these numbers are ridiculous, but work with me here.
In theory Kobe gets 100 votes and Rose, Howard, LeBron split the other 100.
Maybe we call it an old player vs. younger player bias. Or whatever. Point is that those three are more likely to take votes away from each other than from Kobe.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
either way it’s a small part of my equation. My moot, moot, equation.
Not gonna win MVP.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
I agree with you PS
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Beyond the local beat writers for the candidates
I don’t see this really playing out as you’re indicating. There are certainly plenty of idiotic journalists who barely watch anything outside of their home team and tend to go with the candidate they happen to see most often because of division or conference matchups, but they’re not outweighing the number of national columnists, whose numbers are pretty high nowadays, or any journalist belonging to any major publication (Boston Globe, NYT, Washington Post, etc.), all of whom are relatively informed about the topic. This isn’t to say that their particularly good about picking the MVP, but that the majority isn’t going to have a provincial mindset about it.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
not sure that's what I said...
I was simply saying that many unlikely things would have to happen at the same time in order for him to win MVP. I think you are making my point.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
unfortunately, you’re right about having a real shot when it’s all said and done. i think it’s pretty effed up that they’ve robbed him of the award in previous seasons. i have a big problem with the fact they’ve only given him the award once.
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
USC makes it as a bubble team
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
their basketball program was banned for just last year
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
9 in the 1st quarter
LOL
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
And only 9 in the second quarter
Until they exploded for 2 baskets in the last minute
So Henry Abbott made NO MENTION of LeBron's crunch time woes, but has not one, but two Kobe related posts......
Not once this past week did he reference the problem the Heat, and especially LeBron are having in crunch time time this season (overall). Sure enough though, he hops right on Kobe. No problem in that, since Kobe deserves it. Also, I do think his late practice was for show as well. But seriously, could Abbott be any more unprofessional or biased? He wants to take his shots at Kobe when Kobe deserves it? Fine, but don’t keep mum when the time calls for it regarding his crush LeBron. Don’t hide behind a dearth of crap about the MIT / Sloan Conference and pin the problem on Chris Bosh’s problems against Noah in a throwaway post regarding the Spurs “reversal of fortune.”
He can do what he wants on his Network. Don’t just let him lie and claim there’s no agenda.
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Abbott is an ass.
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MILWAUKEE BUCKS REALLY SUCK 39 POINTS WITH 9 MINS TO GO IN THE FOURTH
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I'm a warrior....
"I just walked around, let it settle in, then went back out. We were all pretty scared because it looked horrible and felt worse," Bryant said. "When I stood up, I was happy it was still lined up. I walked around, my strength felt good. It was a little sore. But I had to stop being a chump, suck it up and go out and play."
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
lol @ knicks
ind 89
nyk 77
with 5:40 to go
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
Hansbrough going into beast mode
After seeing UNC getting shat upon by Duke earlier today.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
ind shootin 57% to ny's 35%
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
ny is 7-29 from 3pt range
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
Andrew Bynum, yup, yup the men with a plan
keep it going
"Hardwork beats talent when talent fails to work hard"-Norm Nixon
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
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OT - But I just listened to the BS Report from March 13 with Bill and his guest Jackie MucMullan
And they started to doubt Kobe’s capability at playing all-league defense anymore. Simmons said he can’t ever remember another guard torching Kobe in the last minutes of the game like Wade did. (As an aside, I think they’re over-blowing it, I would hardly say Kobe was destroyed like they’d have you think – but then again, they’re 2 Celtics supporters). Anyways, MacMullan started going on about how Kobe’s body won’t let him do things anymore and said his success is largely due to being a wily vet. MacMullan also said that she was shocked the Lakers lost to the Heat and questioned their ability to 3 peat since the Heat out-rebounded them and out-scored them in 2nd-chance points and in the paint. Based on this one game, she drew the conclusion that the Lakers still had major problems – a fact she would soon reinforce when she chose the Spurs to beat the Lakers come playoff time [which could very well occur (I don’t think so mind you), but the fact she used one game as evidence is simply wrong (and the Heat game has to be the only evidence to arrive at such a conclusion with the Lakers’ absolute shellacking of the Spurs last week)]
I don’t know, I think they’re overstating Kobe’s apparent lack of defense. I mean, it’s a regular season game, the Heat clearly had to have that game – it was, simply put, their season – and I’m more than confident Kobe can provide all-league defense when it matters most.
And that is my rant of the day. lol
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
You went wrong when you listened to the BS report.
/thread
But yeah, valid points on your part.
"The game wasn't coming to me, so I just took it" - Kobe Bean Bryant.
by Saurav A. Das on Mar 14, 2011 2:05 AM PDT up reply actions
My favorite Bill Simmons moment.
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
To be great is to be misunderstood. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
LOL, good find
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
Kobe drifts off his man way too much these days
he frankly doesnt deserve any more first team defense rankings.
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Many first-team all-defense players don't deserve the selection
"The game wasn't coming to me, so I just took it" - Kobe Bean Bryant.
by Saurav A. Das on Mar 16, 2011 3:03 AM PDT up reply actions
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