Would You Trade Bynum for the #1 Pick?

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#1_Yinka_Dare_Fan @ May 31 2008, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>So does that mean: "I don't know." or "I have an idea, but I don't want to say it, in case I look like a dumbass in the future"</div>

    No those aren't the only two reasons, simple minded kid.

    Man you are really ****ing annoying today.

    I answered your question already, it was I'd give the edge to Bynum because I've seen him play in the NBA. And no it's not cause I'm afraid of anything, they're both talented players so I thought about it a bit.

    Get off my shit already.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (huevonkiller @ May 31 2008, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>As for your unrelated question, I don't care. I'm not a huge Bynum or Beasley fan. I don't know how well Beasley will translate in the NBA, or if Bynum will stay healthy. Either could be stars though.</div>
    You mean that?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I answered your question already, it was I'd give the edge to Bynum because I've seen him play in the NBA. And no it's not cause I'm afraid of anything, they're both talented players so I thought about it a bit.</div>
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (huevonkiller @ May 31 2008, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Beasley hasn't proven anything in this league, there's no reason to take such a risk.

    Sure Beasley might blow away Odom one day, but there is no guarantee it would be within the next few years, thereby wasting Kobe's time. We're not the Nets, we are in a championship situation right now.

    We mostly don't care about expiring contracts. We want veterans that can ball for the right price or decent depth.</div>
     
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    If you're recreating a team? Sure there's a reason to take a risk!
     
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    If I'm building a team, I take Bynum. I'd take a almost 7'2, 20 year old beast over 6'9 beast.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#1_Yinka_Dare_Fan @ May 31 2008, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If you're recreating a team? Sure there's a reason to take a risk!</div>

    Bynum doesn't have potential? It is just as legit to pick Bynum, a dominant player straight out of High School who has proven himself more in the NBA.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (huevonkiller @ May 31 2008, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#1_Yinka_Dare_Fan @ May 31 2008, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If you're recreating a team? Sure there's a reason to take a risk!</div>

    Bynum doesn't have potential? It is just as legit to pick Bynum, a dominant player straight out of High School who has proven himself more in the NBA.
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    Yeah, but Bynum has less. Beasley can do so much more.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#1_Yinka_Dare_Fan @ May 31 2008, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>"I have an idea, but I don't want to say it, in case I look like a dumbass in the future"</div>


    the cpaw school of thinking.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Black Mamba @ May 31 2008, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If I'm building a team, I take Bynum. I'd take a almost 7'2, 20 year old beast over 6'9 beast.</div>
    You'd take Bynum over Magic Johnson?
     
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    Beasley is not Magic. Stop with you're stupid fuckin' comparisons...

    Bynum has somewhat proven himself in this league while Beasley hasn't done shit.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Black Mamba @ May 31 2008, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Beasley is not Magic. Stop with you're stupid fuckin' comparisons...

    Bynum has somewhat proven himself in this league while Beasley hasn't done shit.</div>
    How can you be sure Beasley won't be Magic? He hasn't played an NBA game!
     
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    See what you started Brian!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#1_Yinka_Dare_Fan @ May 31 2008, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Black Mamba @ May 31 2008, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Beasley is not Magic. Stop with you're stupid fuckin' comparisons...

    Bynum has somewhat proven himself in this league while Beasley hasn't done shit.</div>
    How can you be sure Beasley won't be Magic? He hasn't played an NBA game!
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    I can't believe you would even mention Beasley to Magic. What a joke...

    Your points are weak, I'd take a 7'2 Center over BEASLEY any day of the week...because he's proven..
     
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    Seriously Yinka, stop bringing up pointless shit. Let it go.
     
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    Bynum has already proven he can put up 20 and 10 in this league. Like Mamba and huevon have already mentioned, Beasley hasn't proven anything. I'd rather take my chances with Bynum, since he is a proven product, and he is still a very young player. Also, having Bynum means we can move Gasol to his natural position at the power forward. Beasley cannot play center, so Gasol will have to play center for 82 games plus the postseason, and honestly, I don't envision him lasting that long. He's going to get worn down if he has to go against opposing centers every single night. He's already showing signs of wear and tear, and he hasn't played a full season with us.

    Also, I didn't start this thread for controversy, I was merely seeing how you guys (Laker fans mostly) still think about Bynum after the surgery. I'm glad to see that most of you aren't giving up on him
     
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    20 and 10? Let's calm down.
     
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    Can you imagine Beasley being tutored by KAJ? STUD.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ May 31 2008, 08:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>20 and 10? Let's calm down.</div>
    Bynum was averaging around 20 and 10 the month before his injury, I believe. I saw those stats posted by nMg some time ago
     
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    I'll be satisfied if Bynum can give us 10/10 consistently and anchor the defense. Lakers have plenty of options on offense, but we have lacked a shot blocking threat since Bynum got injured. Gasol did a solid job for us and did surprise me against Duncan, but the Lakers give up a lot of easy baskets when guards penetrate in the lane. If Bynum is back there patrolling the paint a majority of those layup attempts are going to be blocked or altered.

    Capable 7'2 centers are extremely rare to find in the NBA and you can't win a title without some type of presence in the post. Beasley has a lot of potential, but he's at least two or three seasons away from contributing consistently for a title contender.

    To be honest Bynum is also a question mark on how he'd handle himself in the post season, but the Lakers don't have anyone on the roster who can defend the post the way Bynum can because of his size and strength.

    Beasley would struggle to crack our rotation in his rookie season and I'm not sure how well he is at passing the basketball, which is essential in the Triangle offense. It would take him two seasons before he's comfortable in the offense and understands his role on the squad.

    If you hadn't notice, players who are used to being the number one option their entire career really struggle when they are forced to play in a system. The timing is off, the rhythm is off, the decision making is off, and there's a high level of discomfort and frustration.
     
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