Should we really trade Andrew Bynum?

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

Some people out there are pushing for the Lakers to move Bynum for Jermaine O'Neal... But can Bynum be a force much sooner than expected? Take Al Jefferson for example, AJ wasn't even as good as Bynum when comparing their sophmore seasons, but then he broke out in his 3rd...And as we all know AJ (with some pieces) was enough to land KG. I say we wait until mid-season, and if Bynum hasn't panned out by February, that's when we should work out a deal for JO...As of now, it's too risky.

Al Jefferson, 2nd year, Age 21:
PPG: 7.9
RPG: 5.1
APG: 0.5
BPG: 0.8
FG: 49%
FT: 64%

Andrew Bynum, 2nd year, Age 19:
PPG: 7.8
RPG: 6
APG: 1.1
BPG: 1.6
FG: 56%
FT: 67%

[rik]

If we can get JO for Bynum without moving Odom (I know, very unlikely) I say do it.

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

^I said that as well a few weeks back, but really analyzing the situation got me thinking...I wouldn't be mad though.

[WC Iz Active]

if you wouldnt want to trade Bynum for Oneal then you are crazy!

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

if you wouldnt want to trade Bynum for Oneal then you are crazy!

Not that crazy of Bynum pans out..

[R-Tistic]

Eh....this trade does bring a sense of urgency to us...even though we need to just kick back and be happy that the Mavs, Warriors, or Suns didn't get Garnett.

Personally...I felt that giving up Bynum AND Odom was too much for Garnett, especially if Kwame was included too. So for JO, I'm even more against losing Bynum AND Odom. However....if we had to let one of them go, plus 2 or more fillers for JO...then I miiight be happy with it. I really can't say though...as  you said, we should start to see how much Bynum is going to be after a few months this season.

The hardest thing about dealing with Bynum is that no one has any idea how much he's going to blossom, because he doesn't have that fire and that look that makes you say "yes, he is IT, he is the next big star in the league" as we said with Lebron, Durant, and even Oden (who I think is a tad bit overrated). However, he shows flashes of greatness, as well as flashes of mediocrity. I remember the game he got 20 on Garnett and the Wolves, and most Laker boards were saying "I wouldn't even trade Bynum alone for Garnett straight up!!!"....but months later, we were begging for Bynum PLUS others to get traded for Garnett.

I personally see Bynum's ceiling as Brad Daugherty + some...and people may say "who the hell is he??? That guy who does Nascar, WTF???" but people who were into basketball back in the early 90's will remember him as being a VERY solid player and All Star who was overshadowed by Robinson, Ewing, Olajuwon, and eventually Shaq and Mourning. Therefore, in today's game, that would make him a top five center at his peak. However...he does still show signs that he's not as motivated to be a star as we want him to be, and he does seem to be more whiney than we'd like. Sure, he's young as hell....but even young stars don't have that "awww man, leave me alone!!!" kind of attitude to them.

[Lunatic]

I got a feeling Bynum is gonna be a real nice player

[ωεεźγ ғ]

yes we should package Andrew Bynum for K.G. Oh wait... 

[Antonio_]

I said it once, and i'll repeat it. Bynum is a little bit overrated, Biedrins is a little bit underrated. Look at his stats in his 2nd season, last season.

Andris Biedrins, Age 20:
PPG: 9.5
RPG: 9.3
APG: 1.1
BPG: 1.7
FG: 59%
FT: 52%

Better than both. This guy is insane: i fucking love him. He can defend, he can grab the ball inside, he can dunk, he can do it all. AND he's European.

AS OF NOW........ Al Jefferson > Andris Biedrins > Andrew Bynum

[Teddy Roosevelt]

Sure, but I'm not feeling a Bynum + Odom trade except maybe for Gasol.

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

I said it once, and i'll repeat it. Bynum is a little bit overrated, Biedrins is a little bit underrated. Look at his stats in his 2nd season, last season.

Andris Biedrins, Age 20:
PPG: 9.5
RPG: 9.3
APG: 1.1
BPG: 1.7
FG: 59%
FT: 52%

Better than both. This guy is insane: i fucking love him. He can defend, he can grab the ball inside, he can dunk, he can do it all. AND he's European.

AS OF NOW........ Al Jefferson > Andris Biedrins > Andrew Bynum

Dude, that's in a starting role, playing 30 mins a game...Once Al Harrington was acquired later in the season, his minutes and numbers drastically decreased. Biedrins is a nice young player, don't get me wrong, but as far as upside goes, Bynum >>>>> Biedrins, and as far as right now, I'd still say Bynum is the better player...PeACe

[Vegasmac25]

I would trade Bynum for Oneal as long as it doesnt include Odom.

[Don Jacob]

get rid of kwame and bynum

[GangstaBoogy]

Sure, but I'm not feeling a Bynum + Odom trade except maybe for Gasol.

 

[7even]

Kobe > Bynum