Andrew Bynum out 8-12 weeks
Andrew Bynum (photo. NBA)The Lakers have announced that Andrew Bynum will have to miss 8-12 weeks with an MCL tear in his right knee. Bynum got hurt in Saturday’s game at Memphis after Kobe fell into his knee under the basket.
“It changes our team, and the rhythm that we’re playing with,” (Kobe) Bryant said at the shootaround. “Obviously we found a great rhythm there with him in the lineup, particularly the last week or so. So we’re going to have to make some adjustments.”
Bryant insisted the Lakers could still win a title without Bynum.
“There are teams that lost in the finals that go back and win the next year,” he said. “I think having Andrew in the lineup makes us a dominant team. With him out of the lineup, we’re still a great team. You put him in the mix, it takes us to another level.”
Source: ESPN.com
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February 2nd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
SOB, Damn, we need to trade for a center. Maybe we could get Kaman or Pryzbilla
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
TJ 2 says:
thats really messed up, i feel bad for bynum, he was really improving! i know he is pissed!
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Austin Burton says:
No way the Blazers give up Przybilla, especially to L.A. He’s too valuable to them as Oden’s safety net.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
fallinup says:
Deja Vu anyone? We’ll have Lakers fans with the “wait til Bynum comes back for the playoffs” schpeel, up until the time that we realize that Bynum aint coming back. Then we’ll have to subject ourselves to the “If we had Bynum we woulda won the chip!” schpeel.
Unless the Lakers make a move to shore up the front court. The West had just come up for grabs…and you know the Spurs are just sitting there licking their collective chops.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Mister Sun says:
if he gets back in 8 weeks, he could be in decent form for the playoffs. 12 weeks would mean he couldn’t do much there. and thats what you can expect. he doens’t look like a quick healer…
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
that's whats up says:
the Laker fans can start now with their “we would have won the ’09 chip if we had Bynum” talk, cause right now the title is the Spurs to take.
…and another reason not to lock up a guy for max money until he proves he is durable.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
AB– Stranger things have happened… (you are right about the safety net) LA got Gasol for a bag of lays and Clippers can’t manage a paper bag so maybe we could get Kaman for Vlad and Luke… Or maybe Josh Powell will step up and be the unsung hero
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
I still think we can win w/o Bynum, I will make no excuses if they don’t win
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Austin Burton says:
The Grizzlies weren’t trying to win, though. Portland is. It’s more realistic that the Clippers make a move. But when is Kaman supposed to be healthy?
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Phil says:
yeah, there’s no way przybilla gets traded to the lakers.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
lakers fan dan says:
as a lakers fan and an AB fantasy owner…
FUCK!
FUCK!
FUCK!
WHAT THE FUCK? YOU CAN’T KEEP YOUR KNEES WORKING PAST FUCKING JANUARY? WHAT THE FUCK, GRIZZLIES GAMES IN JANUARY? WHY DO YOU HATE ME!
well shit…
at least he doesn’t have a history of recovering slowl-oh. shit. my only hope is that this is the wake up call for ‘Drew to start taking HGH straight to the knees every morning…
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
fallinup says:
@ Haterade
They still have to be favorites. Have to be, until the Spurs can beat em in the playoffs. But the true test is coming soon. Lakers have some nasty road trips coming up. The schedule is about to come full swing in a big way.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Mister Sun says:
@thats whats up: your right about the excuse, but i think its just standard to whine about it.
02 kings: hurt peja and refs
03 mavs: dirk injury
06 mavs: refs
07 suns: suspensions
08 lakers: injuries to bynum, ariza
you could probably find excuses for every season
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
bone0315 says:
I don’t care how modern medicine works, someone as big as Bynum is not coming back and being productive in eight weeks from a torn MCL, I’m sorry.
@ #7 – Memphis was out of the playoff chase by the time they traded Gasol. Portland is not going to make a trade to a team they could potentially meet in the playoffs. The Clippers, on the other hand…
But the Lakers would never take on Kaman’s contract and be committed to paying both him and Bynum for the next three years. They would only take back someone who is a FA after this year.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:32 pm
drewstar says:
could have been worse if it was a tear, but better if it was only a sprain. as it stands, he “should” be back either 2 weeks before the season ends which is a best case scenario, after the first round (worst case scenario) or.. delayed return until after the playoffs (absolute worst case scenario).
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Kermit the Washington says:
AAAAAAUUURRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Khalvin says:
8-12 weeks….
Hmm sounds familiar
Welcome back San Antonio enjoy your championship!
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
Yes, the schedule is going to get brutal.
AB, looks as though we can’t trade for Kaman (i don’t think you can trade for an injured player) Listed as day to day
News: Clippers head coach Mike Dunleavy hopes Kaman (foot) can return after the All-Star game, the Associated Press reports.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Kermit the Washington says:
This dude ain’t gonna be back for the playoffs…at least not the first round. We all know he’s gonna take the full 12 weeks or more, and THEN have to get conditioned back to NBA form and THEN take a few weeks to get back to playing good ball again. Got DANG IT NOT AGAIN….WHY WHY WHY?!
Kobe’s gonna explode if he doesn’t get a ring this year. I don’t want Kobe to explode.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
@14
“But the Lakers would never take on Kaman’s contract and be committed to paying both him and Bynum for the next three years. They would only take back someone who is a FA after this year”
if they traded luke and vlad why not.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:37 pm
fallinup says:
Feb. 8 outta 13 games are away.
Mar. 10 outta 15 games away. The end of March, they have SEVEN away games in a row. I’ll be impressed if they stay #1 in the west. Spurs are only 5 behind right now.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Kayfah says:
maan, poor guy, he was really beginning to heat up too
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Sanpitch says:
Karma’s a bitch
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Tbest says:
They made it to the finals last year without him and can do the same this year. People are talking about lakers fans making excuses, but we are still as good as anyone in the league.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Zen Master says:
I don’t even know what to say…damn
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Bron42 aka Haters drink my bath water says:
this just in, after watching video replay, footage shows gerald wallace went pacman jones and paid kobe to tanya harding bynum. wwhen asked about it, kobe stated “it is what it is. if we won people would of said I only did it cuz drew. Plus now we can trade sun yue for yao straight up”
I KNOW lakers fans are hurting…and spurs fans are excited but don’t get so ahead of yourselves, theres still the suns…wait no…I mean the mavs…wait umm…hornets? i heard tmac is gettin healthy…ah dammit…ah i got it…spurs vs nuggets conference finals…jot it down.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Sanpitch says:
@8
I’m remembering that when Lakers go out and the refs get ripped to sh**. I don’t want to hear anything from you.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:41 pm
ianodelaleza says:
lol, this is all kobes fault, i feel bad for bynum i really do (2 big injuries in 2 years) hopefully his career wont be like this
LOL @ kobe
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Bron42 aka Haters drink my bath water says:
@tbesT, good as anyone in the league? ask the celtics if they agree wit that before KG shines his ring wit your face and barks at you on all fours.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Tbest says:
Yes, as good as anyone in the league. This is ’09, not ’08. If you are only looking at least year then why play the season.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Austin Burton says:
So who is out there that can quickly adjust to the triangle, who’s not going to cost a ton of money, who won’t cost the Lakers too much in a trade … how about … KWAME BROWN?
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Sanpitch says:
… and think. if he would have got suspended like he should have been, then this would not have happened!
this does suck. hate to see any body go down with injuries. he was playing pretty solid lately.
you especially hate to see someone who has had bad knees go down with a knee injury.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Celts Fan says:
Mwahaha. Down goes bynum down goes bynum.
Classy move by kobe too. Roll your eyes while your teammates writhing in pain. What a douche
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Austin Burton says:
@Sanpitch — Good point about the non-suspension.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Austin Burton says:
@Celts Fan — In Kobe’s defense, I think the eye-roll was more of a “Oh sh*t why did this happen?” than a “Can you believe this wuss?” eye-roll.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:53 pm
kwame fan club says:
Good point AB.
Bring in Kwame Brown. For the time being, they can start Josh Powell in order to keep the bench mob intact.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
Celts Fan says:
Mwahaha. Down goes bynum down goes bynum.
Admit it, you were SCARRED
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
Isn’t dalembeast on the block? He might run the offense, but he could rebound and block.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
**he might not run the offense
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
DTC says:
Complaining about the Lakers making excuses? Right, lets see your team miss your only shot blocker who averages 15 and 10 (I’m being conservative here, he was starting to get 20 and 15 every night), and see how that affects you. It’s not only an excuse, it’s a very valid one.
Now, whether anyone would care is another matter. Houston hasn’t been healthy in years – is it an excuse? Absolutely. Does anyone care? Not really. You lose, you become a mere footnote in history
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Austin Burton says:
Dalembeast makes A LOT of money, though. And I actually think the Sixers see him as a part of their foundation. What about a guy like Zaza Pachulia or Rasho Nesterovic?
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
webbie352 says:
karma for trying to kill g. wallace even though i feel bad.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
fallinup says:
Yeah Austin. A Pau and Zaza/Rasho front court to win the chip. That sounds about right. haha
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Austin Burton says:
Just throwing some names out there. Personally I’d like to see Kwame back in L.A. just for comedy’s sake.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
fallinup says:
Lets put it this way. Who’s willing to take Odom?
You find a team willing to take Odom for cap clearing considerations…you found yourself a big man.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Tbest says:
I like the lineup with Odom in there as the starter. We still would have a very good bench. I don’t think we need to rush out and pick up some average at best center. If we are going for zaza, why not just run with Chris Mihm. He put up ten and 6 for two straight years and 3 years ago i broke it down and he was putting up closer to 12 and 9 in games he played over 25 minutes.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
control says:
Lakers need JO! Give up Lamar and maybe someone like Arizia. Works for both teams if salaries match up.
Bynum ain’t ever going to be worth his contract. Only game he has ever went full beast mode in was against GS…even Mork Gorrat or wtf his name is has beasted them. Ain’t no big guy come back from two knee injuries even close to his previous state. At least Laker fans have their excuse for next year.
Karma 1 Bynum 0.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
What about trading LO for Rasheed? that works, but then Rasheed would have to play the post, and he doesn’t like to, I think he would for PJ though
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Sanpitch says:
@40
My team is the Utah Jazz and not one player on that team has played in every game this year. Injury bug is just part of basketball.
It sucks, but you just hope someone steps up (Millsap). No excuses tho cuz every team has injuries.
I don’t think the Lakers are needing to fill his spot tho. They made it last year without him. Now if they lose Gasol, then they need to find a Nesterovic or someone.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
@ AB –Just throwing some names out there. Personally I’d like to see Kwame back in L.A. just for comedy’s sake.
That’s just wrong…
@ Control are you out of you Mother F**kin Mind? JO, dude can’t stay healthy and is a shell of his former self. And Why would they trade Ariza for JO’s broke ass?
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
Control– aren’t u a spurs fan? What’s your excuse for not winning last year or in 2006?
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Spliff 2 My Lou says:
I bet the Lakers are wishing they had kept Turiaf.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:13 pm
fallinup says:
@ 51
Even numbers. haha
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
that's whats up says:
If Kwame goes back to L.A. Detroit would have to make sure Iverson is included in the deal, which would automatically take L.A. out of title contention
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
control says:
Haterade
Not a Spurs fan, I respect them but I can’t stand them. Manu is probably in my top 5 least liked players all time.
I’m a Raps fan (aka one of those people the Raps kick in in the nuts everytime they play). That might be why that trade is slightly in favor of the Raps
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Tbest says:
@ #50 i agree, why the lakers give up farmar and ariza for a bum.
@ #52 – i didn’t think about it, but i know i wish we still had turiaf.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
@ Control– Sorry bout that one…the whole spurs thing
that’s whats up says:
If Kwame goes back to L.A. Detroit would have to make sure Iverson is included in the deal, which would automatically take L.A. out of title contention
NO WAY We take either one of em
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Mark says:
It’s DJ Mbenga’s time to shine, baby. Heard it here first.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Ian says:
drink
no excuses but just for fun
06 one bad manu foul
08 manus injury
but hey i cant talk about it like some of u guys did last year with bynum that celts still win everyone has injuries if people are gonna start with excuses dont watch the nba till your teamm is 100 percent healthy lets see how many games u get.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
Mark says:
It’s DJ Mbenga’s time to shine, baby. Heard it here first.
thats some funny stuff
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Michael says:
Even without Bynum this team is better than that one that made it to the championship last year. THe same lineup that absolutely destroyed the Western Conference. And all you SPurs fans don’t get your hopes up you still can’t stop Kobe. And if you can’t stop Kobe you can’t beat the Lakers, it’s that simple.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
crap season says:
What about Sun Yue and a second rounder to the Clippers for Cheickh Samb? Cheickh is somewhat familiar with the traingle playing for the Senegal national team.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:28 pm
doc (i like kobe AND bron) says:
Hurtpiece for LA.Welcome back to being the softest contender in America.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:28 pm
bone0315 says:
@ 20 – I think the Lakers are too smart to commit $20 mil of their cap to two players who are basically identical and probably can’t play together. The Clippers are the only team dumb enough for that.
If they get Kaman, then next year they have Gasol, Kaman, and Bynum, one of whom will have to come off the bench making a ton of money. They are too smart for that.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Ian says:
michael
hopes up?? really we dont give a f… about bynum, cant i say the same about u guys stopping duncan??
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
the cynic says:
isn’t it ironic…don’t you think
It’s like rain on your wedding day
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
Who would’ve thought … it figures
I think I just heard a gigantic cheer all the way from San Antonio
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:37 pm
LAballer says:
fuck excuses..we just need him for the finals against the celts really..even if the cavs go to the finals it isnt as bad considering gasol and z play a similiar game..we just need a decent muscle player..a maxiel/bass type guy and i even think we already have him..powell is that guy..i think he steps up like he did in that big san antonio come back..the spurs do get better here tho..cause bynum actually stuck duncan pretty well that last game..gasol has to get a little more agressive and odom needs to not be silly and we’re still good..
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:37 pm
BROGDEN says:
LEBRON GETS HIS PAYBACK AGAINST SAN ANTONIO BABY!!!!!
YEAH!
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:38 pm
rlf says:
i’m glad another person’s suffering is enjoyable to so many of you…
shame.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Powerslave says:
^^Spurs/Cavs Part 2: Revenge of the Bron
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Powerslave says:
Gayest looking injury ever, Kobe apparently tried to blow him and failed.
And Kobe’s reaction to the injury was that of a pure a*shole – just sat there looking pissed while his teammate writhes in pain.
Have fun getting annihilated in Boston then Cleveland, faggots.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Powerslave says:
I’m concerned about GWall and his COLLAPSED LUNG that Bynum caused, not the extension of Kobe’s playoff hopes (Bynum’s knee).
Cry me a f*cking river, LA fans.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
I hate the Spurs, but seriously If the Spurs do play the Cavs, the Spurs will once again dominate and Lebron will be O’fer the Finals…
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
LAballer says:
too bad we will never kno since the spurs arent playing the cavs in this finals..
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
Powerslave, you must be a slave cause you have a lot of hate towards people you don’t even know, damn, what happened mama sent you packin too soon, daddy didn’t show you enough love? Sounds to me like you need therapy for all that built up anger…
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Powerslave says:
What I’m doing is encapsulating all the Kobe hate in a few posts. An overdose on Haterade, if you will.
This is karma at its best while Laker fans refuse to acknowledge it.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Powerslave says:
Dear Laker opponents,
It has come to our attention that their excuse for not winning the title last year(Bynum) has gone down for the remainder of the regular season. This now puts us in the position to capitalize on this “unfortunate” incident. We hereby place a bounty on Kobe’s head…rather his right hand. Any player completing the mission must either:
a.) dislocate a finger
b.) scratch or puncture skin to cause nerve damage
c.) break wrist
d.) bite it (the Bruce Bowen option)
will be awarded the bounty.
Sincerely,
The Western Conference
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:47 pm
control says:
rlf
Happiness in this world is finite. If you want some you have to TAKE it from someone else. Taking happiness from Bynum being injured is just safe and natural.
If you want an experiment to prove I am correct, go somewhere local to you in which there are alot of crazies or homeless people. Push them down (if they aren’t already on the ground sleeping) and drop a few boots into them. You will find a huge grin on your face, and you WILL feel better. You can also test this out by stomping on puppies or kittens.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Ian says:
drink
powers post is full of hate true but that opening line was fuckin funny man
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Austin Burton says:
@control — Come on, you know you jacked that paragraph from Mike Tyson’s self-help book.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Celts Fan says:
@the cynic – did you really just paste alanis morrisette lyrics??? Wow
@laballer – big z will shit on pau’s head. 7’3″ frankenstein looking bastard vs gasoft? I think the cavs would be ok.
If Josh powell’s your answer, I think you’re probably fucked.
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:58 pm
control says:
AB
Yeah, you got me on that one…I should have quoted the source: “Raping Chicks and Getting Away With It for Really Dumb Dummies by Mike Tyson”. My bad
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:59 pm
LakeShow84 says:
AHAGGGGGHHHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGGGGGGAAAAAHGGH!!!!!
MOTHER F@##ER!!@!!!!
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:01 pm
LakeShow84 says:
Ok with all that being said..
I still think we got it.. And hopefully he can make it back for some small minutes during the finals.. We are a year older and in a sense we needed a fire lit under our asses..
We were becoming pretty complacent..
But shit.. COME ON AB!!!!
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Tbest says:
At #82 – I think Kobe is the author of that book. Mike got caught. If kobe’s not the author he at least wrote the foreword.
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:18 pm
E$ says:
let the excuses begin……
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Michael says:
@IAn Tim DUncan soens’t hurt the Lakers nearly as much as Kobe kills the spurs. He owns the SPurs, theirs a reason teh Lakers are 4-1 in 5 searies against the Spurs this decade. And three of them weren’t even close.
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:19 pm
LAballer says:
josh powell isnt my answer dude..i just think we still have enough pieces to contend with most of the league..i still feel we got most of the teams without bynum..where bynum not being around hurts us the most is 1 with TD and 2 with the celts bigs..our offense can still get us a 7 series win against the spurs imo although its definitely harder than before..if the celts make it to the finals we would need him there…if the cavs do, i think gasol can easily defend Z and hes an underrated defender mainly cause he isnt tough..he gets punked sometimes..Z isnt punking a puppy..so therefore we need a muscle type player to guard a ben wallace or varejeo at times..thats powell..thats all im saying..i think the lakers still got most of the league..
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Vinny says:
you know control-for someone who hates new york you sound an awful lot like a new yorker,lol!!
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:41 pm
screwed says:
I blame Darrell Arthur. Bad fundamental Dukie defense! He didn’t take the charge like he was supposed to. Instead, he sidestepped away and made Kobe contort. Wear some knee pads and braces next year, AB! This year is done. Thanks.
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:45 pm
the cynic says:
@celts fans
I heard that cameras caught video of Bynum singing the Alanis “Ironic” tune to himself after getting his MRI. Don’t know if its true, but thats what I heard
I also heard they were dancing in the streets in San Antonio singing “One more for the Rodeo”
“And it’s one more for the rodeo, one more for the show
One more pretender who just had to go”
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:02 pm
marcus says:
Yeah, real worried about the Spurs. I mean, this team the Lakers have now only beat them 4-1 last year.
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Ian says:
michael
shaq is the reason and one lucky shot by fisher. please how about kobe carrying a team past the first round to face the spurs more often what type of bullshit excuse is it that a team sucks for 3 4 years and comeback with crap just because they made it out the first round ONCE.
kobe is not the reason he was pippen in 01 02 fisher got lucky in 04 period. btw u r talking about diff teams how many players are there on the lakers since the 04 season if u want to include everything u have to add the 99 sweep if not its just 08 my friend one series.
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Ian says:
marcus
u think because it was 4-1 some games couldnt have gone another way lol imagine manu with the ball on the barry play u know he gets the call or a healthy manu with 2 20 pt leads pleasee. the lakers are the same as last season but not the spurs.
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Celts Fan says:
Ya and let’s call it like it is, manu was hurt in the playoffs
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Heckler says:
damn. somebody get this bynum kid some of those patrick ewing knee pads. quick!
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
Celts fan, if you’re gonna say Manu was hurt then all the Laker fans can say that Bynum was hurt. It’s an excuse…
Ian– as far as that Barry play, you learn in NJB to jump into the body of the defender not try to avoid the contact, Barry did try to avoid the contact.
Besides it’s why they play the games, anything can happen.
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
Ian– also, what bout the suns in the game where Amare and Diaw got suspended? Calls don’t always go your way, it’s just like life things don’t always go your way.
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:52 pm
rlf says:
what sad lives some of you have, to be happy about what happened to this kid.
i know we live in a cynic world, in a world that the internet lets us write what we wouldn’t say out loud. But once in a while is a good idea to think before we act.
it’s sad. it really is, andrew could be done with his career because that’s 2 major knee injuries and he’s only 21, but hey as long as your teams win, that’s all that matters.
i’m a laker fan and i am worried about the team losing without andrew. but i don’t care if the future of a kid that’s only 21 is at stake.
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Celts Fan says:
@haterade – that’s exactly my point and no one wants to hear it. I don’t care what couldve happened. It didn’t last year, it won’t this year either. Sorry Lakers fans but no excuses when you lose to SA in may
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
@ Celts fan– the Lakers will beat the spurs this year too. I hope it’s the Celts in the Finals against the Lakers so we can get some vengence.
February 2nd, 2009 at 7:08 pm
LAballer says:
ey celtsfan..u sound a lil scared like you are almost hoping the spurs beat us so you dont have to face us again..is that whats up man?
February 2nd, 2009 at 7:36 pm
fallinup says:
@ 102
You’re sounding like you’re about to knife fight. LOL
So touchy, Lakers fans are fer some reason.
February 2nd, 2009 at 7:36 pm
added says:
foooooooookin hell………
why?!!
this guy wont be back until the finals and even then he aint gonna be in game condition…
oh well…lets see what the rockets can do…
February 2nd, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Bron42 aka Downtown Funky Stuff Malone says:
If the cavs get past the magic or the celts (which I doubt) He will get handled again by the spurs easily…thats the last teams hes hopin to face in the finals.
@fallin up, I love how the lakers fans talk so much shit when they havn’t done anything in afew years and then they finally get to the finals and all their stars choke..then they come up with maddd excuses and still keep talking…Why would anyone be scared of the lakers after seeing htem fall apart last year lol cuz they have a good record? please…handle some pressure then talk
February 2nd, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Mitch Kupchak says:
anybody know if any GM’s are looking to trade their star players for a bag of chips
February 2nd, 2009 at 8:25 pm
LAballer says:
lol i guess its similar to all you bron fans handing the cavs the chip against now san antonio this year cause we lost bynum when bron hasnt actually done shit to begin with..so relax a lil..everyones completely dismissing the lakers all of a sudden which is why im even saying anything..what? are we supposed to just be quiet? bitch please..this is LOS ANGELES..
February 2nd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
fallinup says:
@ 107
The first stage in a crisis situation is denial. S’okay. I’ll play along…the…lakers…are…juuuuuust…fine.
February 2nd, 2009 at 8:56 pm
LAballer says:
i didnt say they were fine..im not denying this is a horrible loss..im saying it isnt the end of the world and it doesnt automatically make it so we dont win the chip..what all of you talk shit about (lakers fans making excuses for not winning last year) im doing the opposite of that..but you continue to talk shit..so now what it is..is its obvious its hate..its total jealousy..cause you cant stand it..y’all are happy cause now you THINK you have a chance..i guess its cool..makes the year a lil more challenging now..
February 2nd, 2009 at 9:26 pm
steve says:
you kno gerald wallace is happy
February 2nd, 2009 at 9:49 pm
fallinup says:
“damn. somebody get this bynum kid some of those patrick ewing knee pads. quick!”
I totally miss that! I’m rollin hahahahahaha!
February 2nd, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Ian says:
drink
u won no excuses what i was tryin to tell marcus and michael was that even if the series ended 4-1 it was close and that u cant say kobe is the reason the won in 01 02 04 when they had shaq on the team.
no excuses period but laker fans still try to explain what they coulda done with bynum in the finals i mean comon please there no way that kid changes a series like that.
February 2nd, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Ian says:
laballer
match up wise i think the celts rather play the lakers which they know they can beat than the spurs
celts fan
u know that laker fans talk like its 2002
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:21 am
dagwaller says:
Hahaha I just got on, and saw that one article had more than 100 posts, and made a mental bet with myself that Ian was the last post. Got iiiit.
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:27 am
the cynic says:
Lakers should trade for Shaq