Magic and Hornets in a race to deal for Bynum

[MeLO MvP 15]

can somebody please explain to me what the hell makes Bynum think he can carry his OWN team?

Ego probably.

What's the difference between carrying a team and playboy bunny guys?

Potatoes, patatas... right?

[niko]

Howard is going to LA and Paul will come to NY. I'm glad the media has given LA Clipper fans their day in the sun (a year or two early in my opinion) but that's where the noise has been and that's where they will wind up. Hate away but make sure to apologize for calling me an idiot when it happens. We did this dance with Melo before.

[Joey Zaza]

We've now seen 6 yrs of Bynum. By yr. 6, even big men are who they are. He's about as good as Nene...maybe better defensivley but less good offensively. He is injury prone (played 82 once, played 65 or less the other 5 seasons) and has never broken 30mpg.

Besides media's desire to get every player together, IDK why Orl or NO would be running to get him.

[IGOTGAME]

can somebody please explain to me what the hell makes Bynum think he can carry his OWN team?

Im pretty sure Bynum can put up 22+/10 rebounds as a #1 post option on a team. He has been capable of doing this for years but is in a bad situation to showcase his talents. He is an immensely talented offensive center who is just not able to showcase many of his skills due to the situation.

[SpecialQue]

It's hilarious that some people here think that the Lakers won't wind up with at least one of these players. You'd think that after the Gasol trade people would stop questioning the ability of the Lakers to get who they want.

[ZeN]

can somebody please explain to me what the hell makes Bynum think he can carry his OWN team?

Delusions of Grandeur.

[BankShot]

alright then trade pau to Minny as they wanted him so bad during the draft

Derrick williams/ wes johnson/ webster/expiring for Pau
Pau for cp3
cp3 for D williams/webster/wes johnson

If the Wolves wanted him "so bad" during the draft, they would have figured out a way to make it happen

Sorry bud, the Lakers simply will not be able to turn Pau/Lamar/Bynum into Chris Paul and Dwight Howard

[SpecialQue]

If the Wolves wanted him "so bad" during the draft, they would have figured out a way to make it happen

Sorry bud, the Lakers simply will not be able to turn Pau/Lamar/Bynum into Chris Paul and Dwight Howard

But what if they add Walton? He's a great passer!

[BankShot]

But what if they add Walton? He's a great passer!

If he comes back from injury, there's no need to add Paul

Walton's vision >>>> Paul's PG skills

[ZenMaster]

But I really don't get all the Bynum hype. He's not that good, always injured and is on a pretty big contract

He's been injured a lot yeah, but he's pretty good when he gets it going. Good enough to be the best player in the NBA for about a quarter of last season (after the all star break).

[mountainmamba]

He's been injured a lot yeah, but he's pretty good when he gets it going. Good enough to be the best player in the NBA for about a quarter of last season (after the all star break).

[ZenMaster]

Make all the miltons you like, no player was better for his team on both ends of the floor when the Lakers went 17-1 right after that break.

[G-train]

If Bynum is healthy there is no reason he couldnt be the man for a team.
He is a factor defensively and good enough in the post to touch it every time down the court. Not many guys can guard him.
Could be a 22/11 guy in 35-40 mpg.
If anything most teams would have to double.

The question is could his knees handle the usage?

[hawkfan]

The original article says that New Orleans can pick its player.

For the short term financially, the best player to pick is Kobe Bryant, since he will guarantee tickets sold. Bynum is a good player entering his prime and he should become an All-Star soon, but he isn't Kobe in terms of marketing.

Kobe Bryant for Chris Paul and David West (sign and trade).

[ZenMaster]

The original article says that New Orleans can pick its player.

For the short term financially, the best player to pick is Kobe Bryant, since he will guarantee tickets sold. Bynum is a good player entering his prime and he should become an All-Star soon, but he isn't Kobe in terms of marketing.

Kobe Bryant for Chris Paul and David West (sign and trade).

You can't trade Kobe unless he agrees to it.