Tesla wrote:Good to get a win, I knew that Miami would come out with energy and emotion, I never for one second thought before this game that it was going to be an easy one.
Kobe played great! Where are all those people that were so down on him about playing with a dislocated pinky? It looks like Kobe has adjusted, and he is playing damn well.
Few things:
1. Pau Gasol: I think a lot of Laker fans were so excited that they got way to high on their expectations with him. He is a good player, but he's not a great player, and he lacks defensivley. While we have a great talented squad, most of that talent is on the offensive end, I think that might be a bit of a problem for us. That said... Pau has only played 4 games with us, and he's played pretty damn well, considering chemistry, and knowing your teammates, system, etc. Don't expect so much so soon, let them click. He is also playing out of position, he can play Center,but only sometimes for some spot minutes. He is too much of a finesse player to bang.
2. Lamar Odom: After being so down on him after the Detroit game, I'm coming around to really enjoying how he is fitting in as a 3rd/4th option. There are not many players at his talent level that would be happy in his role, but it seems like he doesn't care, and actually likes it. He's been playing pretty well. He just needs to find his jumper a little more, so he is respected out at the three point line - I know some of you don't like him shooting outside 15feet, but in order for him to be effective as SF he needs to be respected on the perimeter.
Bynum get back, and get back healthy! He is the key
Good post.
Odom loves to do the dirty work down in the trenches. Loves it. That's why coaches love him as a player, that's why fans don't appreciate him enough.
And, yeah, I agree that Bynum is key.
