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    That crossover he put on Brewer was just sick. I laughed hysterically when I saw Brewer just collapse to the ground.
     
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    LMAO at your sig Jumpman! Fantastic.

    It might be a good thing Kobe re-injured his pinky so he can avoid playing in the All-Star game and re-energize himself for the 2nd half of the season.

    I love the style of play the team has produced since the Pau Gasol acquisition. The ball movement is crisp, everyone is touching the basketball and the Lakers are playing efficient basketball for the most part. They have so many different players who can beat you when the offense is run through Gasol. I can only imagine how dominating this team will be when Bynum returns.

    Bynum's biggest impact is going to be on the defensive end for us. Gasol is a decent defender, but he's not the intimidating presence Bynum was for us before his injury. Our frontline shouldn't allow any second chance opportunities once he's back and Bynum will give us a legit shot blocker in the middle.

    I think teams will be mentally defeated once they see Odom-Gasol-Bynum take the court together.

    Lakers versatility is a huge advantage for us right now and I can pinpoint any flaws once our roster is at full strength.

    Lakers have the personnel to play uptempo, halfcourt, and transition offense.
     
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    Highlights from last night's game. Kobe's dirty crossover at the 5:14 mark.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Shapecity @ Feb 14 2008, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>LMAO at your sig Jumpman! Fantastic.

    It might be a good thing Kobe re-injured his pinky so he can avoid playing in the All-Star game and re-energize himself for the 2nd half of the season.</div>

    I think Kobe needs to take the AS break off too. Rehab the pinky and get reenergized. Though, I'd still love to see him in the 3pt contest.

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Bynum's biggest impact is going to be on the defensive end for us. Gasol is a decent defender, but he's not the intimidating presence Bynum was for us before his injury. Our frontline shouldn't allow any second chance opportunities once he's back and Bynum will give us a legit shot blocker in the middle.

    I think teams will be mentally defeated once they see Odom-Gasol-Bynum take the court together.

    Lakers versatility is a huge advantage for us right now and I can pinpoint any flaws once our roster is at full strength.

    Lakers have the personnel to play uptempo, halfcourt, and transition offense.</div>Teams are going to be thinking, "How the hell are supposed to get a rebound against them? The shortest player on that frontline is 6'11". that's just not fair."

    I have to agree though, when a team sees how tall and versatile we are, they're going to be worried. Rebounding will come at a premium. 2nd chance points will come at a premium, and it's going to take a lot for the opponent to keep us off the offensive glass when we have that trio on the court all at once.

    Than they also have to worry about how many ways we can kill them. If they double up on Kobe, Gasol, Odom or Bynum can beat them. If they double on anyone down low, our perimeter players can kill them. It's basically a pick your poison situation at this point. When we get fully healthy, you may be able to shut down one part of our core, but the others are going to be able to take advantage or you giving that piece more attention.
     
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    I didn't like the way Kobe was Rushed back in the Atlanta game (when he was "questionable"). He does need some time off.
     
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