[kngojcParticipant]

 Is it at all possible that the Lakers are giving him more room to do his thing this season for the sole purpose of trying to up his trade value for a potential blockbuster deal with Orlando for DH12 by the deadline?

[llperez]

Well I’m sure the lakers would love to make that trade, fact is Bynum is getting his touches and numbers because he is flat out earning them. Dating back to 2007, Bynum has had stretches of weeks and even a month or two of putting up all star numbers. He just kept getting hurt.

[NJHooper95Participant]

As Perez stated, Bynum has always shown flashes of dominance but he has been plagued by injuries. Yet when healthy Bynum is as good as any Center in the game. I know that is not saying much considering how weak the center position has been for the last decade or so. Nevertheless if Bynum was a number one option for  a team he would be a 20 and 10 guy and perennial all-star if he can stay healthy. I do believe that the Lakers are happy with his play, because his trade value is very high now. If they are going to trade him, they better do it now before he is back in the doctor’s office!

[Chilbert arenasParticipant]

 Agreed, I’ve been saying this since the preseason, if they want Dwight they have to Trade Bynum while he’s still on the court, if he goes down with another knee injury (ACL/MCL) or something of that sorts they will be kicking themselves in the ass because we will say in hindsight we all saw this coming.  So how bout have the forsight to just pull the trigger if at all possible.  That being said this is the best basketball I’ve seen Bynum play of his career, in 2008 before he went down he was killing it but not the way he has this year, he just seem much more confident on the floor and I think a lot of that is due to the fact the Phil isn’t there.

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

Bynum isnt that far behind Howard as the nba’s top center…But Howard has the edge on him defensively……..

They need a quick defensive minded point guard that can hit open shots and some proven bench players…

The Lakers might not have the depth they’ve had in the past,but they still have Kobe,Bynum & Gasol and all 3 of those guys are in the top 2 or 3 at their position in the league..And alot of teams still fear them…And it wouldnt surprise anyone if they came out of the West…

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Bynum is more of a natural on offense than Howard, but Howard is a much better defender and rim protector, plus he’s 100% more durable.

Bynum is playing great, but I’ve noticed that he can become a black hole sometimes. He’s not a very good passer when he gets doubled. He needs to learn how to pass it out and then repost. Though I guess I can’t really blame him for shooting it because if the ball goes to Kobe right now, he’s most likely not getting it back lol.

[JunkYardDogParticipant]

 That would be a nice idea…. but buss is on charge so don’t expect too much from him. 

He’s not the kind of GM that has enough balls (or brain) to take the risk of trading a successfull player. If he decides to trade bynum he will wait till he to gets injured. 

[mj23mj23besteverParticipant]

 jyd imo u nailed it i dont c buss trading bynum hes positively enamored with him

[db24kb24Participant]

Kobe has tunnel vision right now, all he see’s right now is the hoop. Bynum gets busy when KB is on the bench resting, but on most other teams the offense would run through Bynum. He cant complain tho bcuz KB is hot right now and they’ll ride him for the forseeable future

[nateoak10Participant]

 He always has been, just never well used and I think Kobe doesnt like that Mike Brown is trying to take the ball away from him to give it to Bynum more. No idea why but just my opinion 

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

I don’t think Kobe minds it at all. There are enough shots to go around.

Kobe will get his 25-30 (wow, but he’s making close to half…) shots. Bynum will get his 10-15 shots. Pau with get his 10-15 shots.

 

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