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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby JSM on Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:37 am

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Andrew Bynum on being traded: "I felt like I was coming home. I'm super excited. I thought it was time for a change."
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby JSM on Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:40 am

Drew said he's leaning towards reupping in Philly.
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby kray28 on Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:47 am

I thought Drew did a good job with the one non-soft ball they threw at him about Kareem's comments.
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby Doc Brown on Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:55 am

Happy for him, if he felt like it was time for a change, then it worked out for both sides and ended on good terms IMO. Lakers get D12, Bynum gets his own team, number 1 option and can take his game to the next level.

Good luck to the big fella. :jam2:
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby noobiew on Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:05 am

Solid answers for Bynum
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby KB24 on Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:11 am

JSM wrote:Drew said he's leaning towards reupping in Philly.

of course he is...most money...and he will not be able to sign with a contender and get anything close to that money anyway, so you might also take the most money and enjoy your life.
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby wcsoldier81 on Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:15 am

I like how he implies " KG can't guard me" ( which is totally true)

Seems happy to have his own team ... can't wait to see what he can do
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby Psychobroker on Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:16 am

Damnit, missed it live... now waiting for it to be uploaded :bang:
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby pound4pound1 on Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:17 am

is there a video available yet?
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby puffyusaf#2 on Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:17 am

Doc Brown wrote:Happy for him, if he felt like it was time for a change, then it worked out for both sides and ended on good terms IMO. Lakers get D12, Bynum gets his own team, number 1 option and can take his game to the next level.

Good luck to the big fella. :jam2:


I really believed Drew was half-in and half-out of the team. He was acting out like teenagers do from time to time. This was the main reason I was onboard with the Howard swap cause both of them checked out on their teams. I wish the big fella luck
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby The Rock on Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:23 am

He had a chance to make snide comments about the Lakers or Howard or Kareem and didn't. Nicely done

He did say Eastern Conference has a lot of decent centers LOL
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby Lakerjones on Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:03 am

I'll be rooting for Philly in the East for sure.
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby therealdeal on Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:52 am

puffyusaf#2 wrote:
Doc Brown wrote:Happy for him, if he felt like it was time for a change, then it worked out for both sides and ended on good terms IMO. Lakers get D12, Bynum gets his own team, number 1 option and can take his game to the next level.

Good luck to the big fella. :jam2:


I really believed Drew was half-in and half-out of the team. He was acting out like teenagers do from time to time. This was the main reason I was onboard with the Howard swap cause both of them checked out on their teams. I wish the big fella luck

Good point. Reminded me of a kid who was telling his parents basically that he's ready for the big world and he's a big kid now. Well, he's got his chance. Good luck to him.
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby gcclaker on Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:52 am

Bynum for all of his indiscretions is a good kid. Things come easy for him from a physical and mental standpoint so there is no qualms for him about anything nor a pressing need to prove himself to ANYONE other than meeting his OWN goals.

Bynum should do well in Philadelphia under a demanding coach in Collins who will be on him constantly about his focus and attitude. His biggest adjustments will be being the focus of defensive gameplans as the 76ers likely main option and leading his younger teammates. Bynum should be able to handle that top dog role he always wanted. The question is now how his new crew will adjust to him.
Nor can the Lakers get blamed for always making the right decisions over decades. At some point its not just luck or "gamble", its superior management and superior ownership.
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby TSpence26 on Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:06 pm

Bynum changing his number to 33... wasn't this number in high school?
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby Texas Lakers Fan on Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:14 pm

Missed it. :bang:

Anyone got a YouTube link?
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby FabFourLakers on Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:25 pm

Very happy for Drew, also for those of you who know me, the Sixers are my 2nd favorite team, so I'm excited for them to do well!!! They have a very solid supporting cast around drew, got some shooters in Wright, Young and J-Rich, got distributors in Holiday and Turner, and got a semi stretch 4 in Thaddeus Young, and even Spencer Hawes could play some 4....and they got KWAME backing him up at the 5...lol. They have a solid team with a solid bench...I think they are going to be in the playoffs next year..not sure how high they can go....and not even sure if they're better than Boston yet....or even NYK...i say maybe 5th or 6th seed....they could be better than Brooklyn, but I see them at the 6th spot right now. Drew can reallyt ake his game to the next level though.
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby gcclaker on Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:32 pm

Collins had them playing well despite the crazy scheduling of last season. I was dubious of them making it past Chicago until the Rose injury. Without the lockout induced craziness this upcoming season, Philly would be able to prep better over the long haul and get their cohesion properly. They are a nice young team but still missing that one gamechanging player that can take over when needed.

They now have a post presence in Bynum with younger players now taking the place of older vets in Iguadala and Brand. They can run at will plus dumping it into 33 in half court sets and play through him.
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby Thenextgreat on Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:39 pm

Some decent teams in the east: Miami, Boston, Brooklyn, Philly, Indiana, Chicago
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby KB24 on Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:39 pm

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/82719 ... drew-bynum

as soon as Bynum said that he can consider making Philly his home journalists went crazy lol
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby gcclaker on Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:43 pm

Howard has a legacy of centers to live up to in Los Angeles... Bynum has the same in Philly with Chamberlain and Moses Malone albeit he has two rings to start with.
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby Helljumper on Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:54 pm

http://www.nba.com/sixers/video/2012/08/15/120815bynumrichardsonpressconfer-2187082/index.html
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby KB24 on Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:35 pm

dammit, sucks to see Drew go even though I was absolutely FOR this deal.

There is a bond between the Lakers and Drew...maybe its because he has symbolized hope for us here and he has been growing before our eyes...there is a special relationship. Its not like one of those "come and go" players. Andrew was raised in LA, he is part of the family and he has been getting much love here for the past 7 years.

Whatever happens, I hope he will go on to have a great career. He is a good kid. Even though he had his fair share of immaturity here (missing trips and partying with the playboys, parking on handicapped slots, issues with coaches, etc.)...he handled Kobe's parking video amazingly well, he handled all the trade rumors every year amazingly well..

thumbs up, the NBA needs more of this type of guys.
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby Weezy on Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:37 pm

That was the most expressive and excited I've ever seen Drew, maybe he genuinely didn't like being in LA. Usually with our media he's stone-faced and gives boring, short answers.
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Re: Andrew Bynum Discussion

Postby pound4pound1 on Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:47 pm

that kinda made me sad...good luck, Drew...wreck havoc on the East
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