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Starring: Andrew Bynum, lockerroom cancer? We've seen signs in the past of questionable behavior. The crazy fouls, the handicap spots, the speeding. Now that Bynum is an all-star is he cranking the scumbag meter up even higher? Apparently he's been quite a handful for Mike Brown even before that 3 point debacle:
Bynum's shot was the latest in a catalogue of items that have annoyed Brown, his staff, the players and team management over the past few weeks. Brown had seen enough and decided to sit the 7-footer for all but 5minutes, 17 seconds of the second half.
The 24-year-old Bynum has played loud music in the Lakers' locker room, which has been frowned upon over the years. He also has been disrespectful to members of the coaching staff and to his teammates for about the past three weeks.
Mike Brown again has the opportunity to deal with a talented star who feels like he can do whatever he wants. As we're seeing with the benching, he's having none of it, and major props to him. With Fisher gone, someone needs to hold the players accountable.
In other news, the Lakers play the Hornets tonight, Ramon Sessions is still trying to find his role, and Starbury wins a CBA championship.
Much more after the jump...
Lakers News:
- Lakers vs. Hornets: What to watch with Hornets 247 - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
- Ramon Sessions still finding his role - Lakers blog : The Orange County Register
- Lakers Saturday preview: vs. New Orleans Hornets (13-38) - Lakers blog : The Orange County Register
- Los Angeles Lakers' Mike Brown says he can't afford to limit Kobe Bryant's minutes - ESPN Los Angeles
NBA.com:
- LAL – NOH : Podcast Preview " Lakers Blog
- Hang Time Podcast (Episode 72) With Genesis Rodriguez And Chris Dortch " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog
- As the Kings Arena Saga Turns " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog
- MVP Ladder: Love, Westbrook Rising! " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog
ESPN:
- The Bench, the Kobe-Sessions backcourt, defense: Lakers practice report, video - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
- Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau 'fine' with contract situation - ESPN Chicago
- Nephew of Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade hospitalized after shootings in Chicago - ESPN
- New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin misses third straight game with sore knee - ESPN New York
- Los Angeles Clippers' Reggie Evans fined $25,000 for obscene gesture - ESPN Los Angeles
Probasketball Talk:
- Thibodeau says he’s "fine" with contract situation as report states … well, that he’s not | ProBasketballTalk
- Dwyane Wade’s nephew shot in wave of violence in Chicago | ProBasketballTalk
- Grizzlies’ owner promises not to sell team if goal is to move it | ProBasketballTalk
- Marbury drops 41 to lead team to Chinese basketball title | ProBasketballTalk
Yahoo Sports:
- Here’s why Mike Woodson had no eyebrows in 2010 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports
- Here’s that long-haired Manu Ginobili cake you ordered | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports
- Rodney Stuckey’s therapy has helped him have the best year of his career | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports
Other Blogs and Links:
- Let’s Be Honest: Bench Talk, Lakers Feel the Thunder & Fans React | Lakers Nation
- Marbury leads Beijing to China basketball title - Latest news around the world and developments close to home - MSN Philippines News
- Pass the Throne - Lake Show Life - A Los Angeles Lakers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
- Forum Blue And Gold " The Breakdown: 4/5 Pick and Roll
- Andrew Bynum's Behavior in Serious Question as of Late | Lakers Nation
- LAKERS NOTEBOOK: Source says Bynum's behavior erratic even before 3-point fiasco - The Daily Breeze
- Kobe Bryant Calls Out Lakers Doubters | Lakers Nation
- At The Edge Of Expectation | Hardwood Paroxysm
- Andrew Bynum Must Mature Quickly For Lakers to Make Serious Run | Lakers Nation
- Pondering Isaiah Thomas - Sactown Royalty
- Rebuilding New Orleans Hornets now one of NBA's most promising franchises - Ian Thomsen - SI.com
- Knicks’ Woodson Is a Reflection of His Mentors - NYTimes.com
Multimedia:
- LAL – NOH : Podcast Preview " Lakers Blog
- Hey A.J. Price, What Are You Doing to Tyler Hansbrough? | Eight Points, Nine Seconds
- Video: J.J. Hickson violates DeAndre Jordan’s personal space | ProBasketballTalk
- Video: Michael Jordan holes one out from 55 feet | ProBasketballTalk
- Video: Wojnarowski’s NBA weekend preview | ProBasketballTalk