He lead the league in blocks per 48 at one point in the season.
'Good defender'? What does that mean? He blocked couple of shots now and then, but he hasn't proved that he can defend pick&roll or anyone 1-on-1. As far as work ethic goes, he'll have to show me a bit more than just losing couple of pounds.
He stays with his man on D. He has altered countless shots everytime he's on the floor. As for the pick and roll, he actually alters your shot.
I'm sick of tired how Laker fans are convinced that Kareem will turn Bynum into a unstoppable scoring machine. How?
Being convinced and believing are 2 different things.
It's not like this guy has tons of talent/a solid skill foundation to work with
Solid skill foundation = defense.
All he has is a wide body, decent mobility and some length.
Some length? He has Yao ming like wingspan.
Wide body, mobility and great length is something that cannot be teached.
Dont mistake him for someone who is decent at best when it comes to mobility, what you saw was a result of him not having a clue on his spots in the tri.
Sure, he's still 18 years old but every good NBA center already showed glimpses of brilliance at that age
Name me centers that have shown brilliance at this age in the NBA.
- all Bynum has is a dunk on (past) Shaq
It was more than that. how many kids would go right back at Shaq after being dunked on like a toy.
Laker fans see his size, they say he's the new Shaq. They see he can't jump or run as well, they say he's the new Duncan.
They are the same laker fans who wanted Francis back in february. the same fans who think sasha can play defense.
I got news for you, he doesn't have anything on them. That comparisons are a bad joke. His best scenario is Jerome James with more heart.
Bynum made an impact against Duncan resulting in praise from TD. Jerome James with heart, passion and work ethic would be a force in the league.
I dont blame you if you think he's trash, you,probably saw him only for a couple of times and read a couple of posts on realGm or lakersground.