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Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.
Then why did he score at a 20.6 clip to Bynums 18.7? He even had more assist per game and grabbed more offensive rebounds. How is that not better offensively? The defense is a given Bynum is only good in the half court set defensively, he can;t get back on breaks another one of Howards strengths. The Spurs feared Bynum more because he is an inch taller?
The logic is baffling in every way imaginable and the Lakers look pretty well stocked for a return shot in the playoffs.
Also wanted to add that the Lakers late in games are gonna be pounding it into Gasol in the post, because of Howards free throw deficiencies.
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Howard got alot of scoring on putbacks with his rebounding, but against a team like the Spurs who are great at boxing out, he won't be able to duplicate that. Howard is also prone to fouling all of his career. He doesn't have the offensive moves like Bynum. It isn't all about height...Bynum is a huge guy(285lbs) and when he backs down the defender, his shot is like less than 10ft from the basket. His turnaround shot is almost unstoppable. His body type is big. Just look at him when he and Howard stand next to each other. Bynum is only a inch taller but he looks alot bigger with his frame and weight. The Spurs are probably relieved that Bynum is gone.
If you watched the Lakers last year, Gasol doesn't fit into their system when both big guys are down low. That is why he was parking on the perimeter alot taking jump shots. He is gonna have the same issue. If anything, he will be better w/o Howard in the middle at the same time. Both bigs at the same time will not work effectively just like what happened this past season. Pau will be a jump shooter just like last year. He and Howard will be crowding each other just like last year when Bynum was there.
Don't get me wrong, the Lakers are improved, but still not enough to take over OKC and Spurs especially with new teammates, time for chemistry to develop just like it took the Heat over 2yrs, and Howard won't be back till January. This year is gonna be a wash for the Lakers.