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Andrew Bynum vs. Chris Bosh – Who’s Number 1?

Written by on 01/12/2010 in Editorials - 6 Comments

Now the Lakers perspective is slightly different. Remember, this is the team that is the defending NBA Champions and currently has the best record in the league. However, they seem to be struggling and stuck in neutral, leaving many fans questioning their ability to repeat. This is, of course, an absurd observation considering the season is barely halfway over, but if such a trade was proposed to Los Angeles would they pull the trigger?

We all know that Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak has had high aspirations for young Andrew Bynum since he was drafted tenth overall in 2005 straight out of high school. Kupchak was even criticized when he refused to include Bynum in a deal that would have brought star point guard Jason Kidd to Los Angeles back when the Lakers were struggling to stay afloat in the west. There is no doubt that Bynum has a vast reservoir of potential, and shows spurts of excellence on the court, but he has still been a fairly inconsistent player. Now, it is also very important to remember that Bynum is only 22 years old and has many years ahead of him in the league, so there is no question he is going to improve as a player as he gets older. But there are several other important aspects of this situation that the Lakers, and Raptors as well, must consider before a trade like this will ever hit the books.

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  • http://getstimulustoday.com Matches Malone

    While it would be impressive to get a player of that caliber, I wouldn’t trade away the team’s future to do so. Ask Jerry to open his checkbook when the season’s over, as he has done in the past….

  • http://getstimulustoday.com Matches Malone

    While it would be impressive to get a player of that caliber, I wouldn’t trade away the team’s future to do so. Ask Jerry to open his checkbook when the season’s over, as he has done in the past….

  • Dlatosze

    advantages- Getting bosh would spread the floor on offense considering he could do damage at 15 feet. Your getting another Allstar that is about to hit his prime.

    Disadvantages- Getting bosh would mean Pau would have to move to center, and In the near future, it would be tough for the Lakers to guard teams with Massive bodies down low. i.e. Boston-Perkins, Magic-Howard, Cleveland- Shaq. Though Pau is a good defensive player and has won a championship playing the 5, he does his best damage playing at the 4. Second disadvantage is that Bosh just doesnt play Defense. He gets rebounds, but thats because hes his team designated guy Down on the block. You can never have too much offense, but defense is also vital.

    Bynum is not quite there yet in regards to his defensive intensity, and has yet to master the art of defending the pick and roll, which is why smaller quicker guards wreak havoc when they play the lakers. I.e. Tony parker getting layups like a knife through butter, and Aarron Brooks running circles around the lakers in the ’09 playoffs.

  • Dlatosze

    advantages- Getting bosh would spread the floor on offense considering he could do damage at 15 feet. Your getting another Allstar that is about to hit his prime.

    Disadvantages- Getting bosh would mean Pau would have to move to center, and In the near future, it would be tough for the Lakers to guard teams with Massive bodies down low. i.e. Boston-Perkins, Magic-Howard, Cleveland- Shaq. Though Pau is a good defensive player and has won a championship playing the 5, he does his best damage playing at the 4. Second disadvantage is that Bosh just doesnt play Defense. He gets rebounds, but thats because hes his team designated guy Down on the block. You can never have too much offense, but defense is also vital.

    Bynum is not quite there yet in regards to his defensive intensity, and has yet to master the art of defending the pick and roll, which is why smaller quicker guards wreak havoc when they play the lakers. I.e. Tony parker getting layups like a knife through butter, and Aarron Brooks running circles around the lakers in the ’09 playoffs.

  • KB24MambaMVP

    AB > CB
    I like the kid.

    This senario seems better.
    What about LBJ > AB? lol k.. that dosent make sense. But will be fun to see no. 1 kobe playing with no. 2 LBJ in a same team. (I can dream)

    Let’s say AB goes to a sucky team in the east… He WILL be that man! “All STAR” Starting Center.
    he will get soo many touches, his stats will pass CB!
    What AB does with kobe & Pau… he is doing a great job!
    I like the kid… he will improve. Keep him for the long run.

  • KB24MambaMVP

    AB > CB
    I like the kid.

    This senario seems better.
    What about LBJ > AB? lol k.. that dosent make sense. But will be fun to see no. 1 kobe playing with no. 2 LBJ in a same team. (I can dream)

    Let’s say AB goes to a sucky team in the east… He WILL be that man! “All STAR” Starting Center.
    he will get soo many touches, his stats will pass CB!
    What AB does with kobe & Pau… he is doing a great job!
    I like the kid… he will improve. Keep him for the long run.