<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The only time this season that Lakers coach Phil Jackson has second-guessed himself publicly came after a Feb. 7 loss to Dallas when he brought Luke Walton and Sasha Vujacic off the bench in the third quarter and watched his team give up a 12-2 run. As quickly as the Lakers had taken their only lead of the game against the Mavericks, it vanished in a trail of turnovers, missed shots and fouls. "Strategically, it was a bad move on my part," Jackson said after the game. "Guys who went in the ballgame didn't give us any help." Fast forward to Sunday, and Jackson estimated that he had cost the Lakers possibly four games they could have won this season. The Lakers have lost 10 games this season in which they were winning or tied in the final minute of regulation. "There's been a number of times that I've let things happen that drive home a point rather than just win a game," Jackson said. But the first play Jackson cited in talking about his coaching was outside of his control. It came Thursday against Denver, when forward Lamar Odom dribbled out the shot clock before missing a 17-footer with 25.9 seconds left in regulation and the score tied. "That's not right," Jackson said. "That's not going to happen in the playoffs. But he wanted to make a big shot. It might have cost us a game. But it's something I can go back to him on and say, `This is not what we're going to be doing when it comes playoff time."' Some of it has come with Jackson adhering to his belief in letting teams work their way out of trouble rather than coming to their rescue. The Nuggets reeled off 12 unanswered points during a first-quarter run Thursday before Jackson called a timeout. The Lakers have lost 37games this season, two more than any previous team in Jackson's 14 years of coaching. But Jackson said he hoped the close losses would balance out in the playoffs.</div> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Also: Rookie center Andrew Bynum returned Sunday after missing six games with a sprained right foot and ankle. Bynum also talked about how his work in the weight room has gone this season. When he came to the Lakers, Bynum was able to bench press only about 155 pounds. <font color=""Red"">Now he is bench-pressing 230pounds at repetition. Bynum has grown an inch as well and now measures 7-foot-1, 280 pounds. </font></div> link: http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_3692375
155??? I was benchin 155 (it was my max and I only did 4 lol) when I was 15 and I'm not a real big guy...anyways glad to see he's getting up there
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting ilive4ball:</div><div class="quote_post">155??? I was benchin 155 (it was my max and I only did 4 lol) when I was 15 and I'm not a real big guy...anyways glad to see he's getting up there</div> its harder the taller you are i think. anyways, good to see bynum improving
Wow, only benching 155 when he got to the team? Just goes to show how weak Bynum was and explains his lack of PT. When Bynum can start repping 275, I'll be impressed, 230 is about average for someone his size. Glad to see PJax is taking accountability for those coaching mistakes. I think sometimes he forgets how young this team is because he's used to having veterans out there with more composure.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post">Wow, only benching 155 when he got to the team? Just goes to show how weak Bynum was and explains his lack of PT. When Bynum can start repping 275, I'll be impressed, 230 is about average for someone his size. Glad to see PJax is taking accountability for those coaching mistakes. I think sometimes he forgets how young this team is because he's used to having veterans out there with more composure.</div> I am glad he is taking responsibility as well. In the Denver game first quarter when he didn't call a timeout and allowed Denver to open up a 16 point first quarter lead I was furious. And then the Lakers almost winning the game after overtime made it worse...
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting trenchteam:</div><div class="quote_post">I bench 225 on a regular day. Benchin 315 max. Im 5'10. hehe</div> You must be yoked! I never really kept track of maxing out, but my best was 225 and I got it up without any struggle. I've always been more into doing a lot of reps instead of heavy lifting. I used to be able to bench 200lbs 45 times when I was at my peak.
200 45 times is insane! talk about a burn. I look better than I ever have right now. My goal is to lose the love handles I inherited after I got married! LOL Back on Topic: Phil is the best coach the NBA has to offer. I really like the fact that he admited that the Lakers may have won more games if he made the right calls.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">when forward Lamar Odom dribbled out the shot clock before missing a 17-footer with 25.9 seconds left in regulation and the score tied. </div> He's definitely right about it! When I watched that game, I totally got frustrated at Odom in that play. He's not a rookie, and he still doesn't know how to use the clock management wisely. Damn Hopefully Jackson being more active coaching this team. There is a lot of things we lack right now and it's time for jackson to stop all these nonsense plays that shouldn't be happen from now on.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post"> I used to be able to bench 200lbs 45 times when I was at my peak.</div> damn! i must be a weakling then, because the highest ive gotten to was 200 5xs.
I always love to hear about Andrew. Keep it coming guys! This kid is 18, 7'1 and 280 lbs....he's only gonna get bigger and stronger.
You are right, the taller you are the harder it is in some sense because you have to have a wider grip... My max is 230 and I do 185 on a regular basis, and I'm 5 6
I remember seeing Andrew Bynum's myspace before he got drafted and he had a shirtless picture of himself. He was looking really skinny so I wasn't that suprised. but 155lbs...holy poopies.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting ilive4ball:</div><div class="quote_post">You are right, the taller you are the harder it is in some sense because you have to have a wider grip... My max is 230 and I do 185 on a regular basis, and I'm 5 6</div> That's just a myth, wilt chamberlain at the same height benched upwards of 450 lbs. Not to mention this guy He's 7'3".
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Brasco:</div><div class="quote_post">That's just a myth, wilt chamberlain at the same height benched upwards of 450 lbs. Not to mention this guy http://superstars.allprowrestling.com/images/giant.jpg"> He Just because one person can do it, it doesn't mean everyone can. Saying that, I'm not too sure the myth about being taller is true. I think Bynum was weaker because he's either probably naturally skinny or it's because he's body is still developing from a boy into a man.
