GAME 6 - LAL @ DEN - 5/10/12 - 7:30pm - TNT

[kobeaki]

I don't get why people are blaming it on the coach. Even Phil couldn't figure out Bynum.

It's been pretty apparent that Gasol is really trying hard, but he's so winded in Denver, out of shape almost.

Bynum... is a nutcase. HE was taught by KAJ for goodness sake, and this is all he has to show for it? Sure kareem wasn't the most charismatic guy, but hell he never whined like a little bitch.

How is it brown's fault that bynum looks like a moron. Point guards still **** our team.

Other than that. Does sessions really play better than Derek Fisher? This game 7 reminds me all to well of fisher's tackling of a seven footer. Bynum turned into utter crap after fisher left.

conversely, bynum starting being a super douche only because of brown, or at least since brown has been head coach...bad hire...

and we'll all know where jimboy's intellect is , based on whether or not brown survives the summer...

[Anklebreaker702]

Kenny Smith calling Andrew out

"He's not invested in winning. He's the first guy there when it's going well but not there when it is going downhill, as he has withdrawn. I wouldn't like to play with a guy like him and I just couldn't trust him because that ain't a champion"

Barkely

"It is on Pau and Andrew to pick Kobe up. There isn't an excuse for the so called best big man duo in the league to not show up, let alone get outplayed by a guy who is sick and got 4 ivs just to play"

Shaq on Andrew

"You are supposed to be the next great one. When Mr Bryant hangs it up you are supposed to be the guy. I know you got two rings, but you didn't truly get them. You want to be up in that ceiling with Wilt, Kareem, and even Shaq then you got to step up. You got to dominate, you want to be a star, then show up. If they lose it's on you, not Sessions, not Barnes, but you as you are supposed to be what Kobe was at your age ... hungry"

All of this

[The Skyhook]

It was absolutely disgraceful that Kobe was the only one that showed up last night. The man was as sick as a dog and he played with more energy than anyone else on the Lakers. You would think with the way he played these last two games the Lakers would have advanced to the next round by now. Its just sad to see a guy like Bynum who has so much skill to play without any fire. None of these guys want it and they are just wasting Kobe's opportunities.

I loved the TNT crew going in on Bynum last night. I hope Kobe tears Bynum a new one. Maybe he can unleash the Hulk in Bynum.

[Kilroy]

The only even remotely justifiable reason for how they played the last 2 games is that they know they can close Denver out any time they want but want to bring MWP back for a game before they face OKC...

But that would be stupid.

I honestly think they're going to have to play extremely well to get out of the first round.

That said, we seem to go through this every season... The first or second round team that seemed to have no shot at us, surprisingly takes us to the brink and serves as fuel for our run...
But this isn't like other years I'm afraid.

[snaquille oatmeal]

The only even remotely justifiable reason for how they played the last 2 games is that they know they can close Denver out any time they want but want to bring MWP back for a game before they face OKC...

But that would be stupid.

I honestly think they're going to have to play extremely well to get out of the first round.

That said, we seem to go through this every season... The first or second round team that seemed to have no shot at us, surprisingly takes us to the brink and serves as fuel for our run...
But this isn't like other years I'm afraid.

i honestly think that Pau and Drew are satisfied with their 2 rings and don't care if they win another. that explains to me Phils and Browns failure to get them going.

[Kilroy]

Could be... Sure seems like their combined performance last season against Dallas, wasn't just a fluke.

[picc]

Disappointed in Pau but at least he's brought a lot to the organization in his tenure here.

I just plain don't like Bynum.

[kobe808lak]

Bynum has been outplayed badly these past few games. I just don't know where his head is at lately... He always looks like is mopey and lethargic on the court..

[lakersdynasty]

The only even remotely justifiable reason for how they played the last 2 games is that they know they can close Denver out any time they want but want to bring MWP back for a game before they face OKC...

But that would be stupid.

I honestly think they're going to have to play extremely well to get out of the first round.

That said, we seem to go through this every season... The first or second round team that seemed to have no shot at us, surprisingly takes us to the brink and serves as fuel for our run...
But this isn't like other years I'm afraid.

i honestly think that Pau and Drew are satisfied with their 2 rings and don't care if they win another. that explains to me Phils and Browns failure to get them going.

I totally agree with that, pau' s fire is long gone he got his two rings and that' s it, i would bench him for game 7 at least hill will put a fight against their pf, 3 pts for an all star with 2 rings that could even be a finals mvp 2 seasons a go that sucks on him

[Anklebreaker702]

Shaq on Andrew

"You are supposed to be the next great one. When Mr Bryant hangs it up you are supposed to be the guy. I know you got two rings, but you didn't truly get them. You want to be up in that ceiling with Wilt, Kareem, and even Shaq then you got to step up. You got to dominate, you want to be a star, then show up. If they lose it's on you, not Sessions, not Barnes, but you as you are supposed to be what Kobe was at your age ... hungry"

soak it up Drew and bring it from here on out. you'll never be like the great ones. let this be your motivation.

At this point no one should have to tell Bynum how to approach big games, he's either played or been on the bench for enough of them. Iamworthy stated Drew is suppose to be our future so he needs to get his head together. His ability is totally there its all about his head.

[Anklebreaker702]

Disappointed in Pau but at least he's brought a lot to the organization in his tenure here.

I just plain don't like Bynum.

Picc I understand how you feel because even I don't like Drew the way I use to. I really felt like he was our future & that's why I always backed him. Now he seems to not give a dam & at times shows up the organization.

Sometimes guys don't like him because he was injured when we needed him & has never gotten over it. I thought he had reached his plateau when he started controlling the offense & defense & suddenly it all went to his head. I'll still be fair in assessing him like I do with any player but I'm not going to turn him into a whipping boy because I'm so disappointed in him.

[semi-sentient]

Sometimes guys don't like him because he was injured when we needed him & has never gotten over it.

I don't think anyone ever held his injuries against him. It's always been about him being unprofessional, immature, and not accepting his role as a defensive anchor, or at least that's always been my issue.

I really wanted to get behind Bynum this year, especially since he was healthy, but it's the same old **** with this guy. He's just not a winner.

[microfib4thewin]

Disappointed in Pau but at least he's brought a lot to the organization in his tenure here.

I just plain don't like Bynum.

Picc I understand how you feel because even I don't like Drew the way I use to. I really felt like he was our future & that's why I always backed him. Now he seems to not give a dam & at times shows up the organization.

Sometimes guys don't like him because he was injured when we needed him & has never gotten over it. I thought he had reached his plateau when he started controlling the offense & defense & suddenly it all went to his head. I'll still be fair in assessing him like I do with any player but I'm not going to turn him into a whipping boy because I'm so disappointed in him.

But you certainly have no problem turning Pau into a whipping boy. At this point neither Pau nor Bynum should be excluded from any trade talks no matter how this playoff run turns out. This team is extremely volatile and you simply cannot predict how well they will play on any given night.

[RamonSessions7]

Sometimes guys don't like him because he was injured when we needed him & has never gotten over it.

I don't think anyone ever held his injuries against him. It's always been about him being unprofessional, immature, and not accepting his role as a defensive anchor, or at least that's always been my issue.

I really wanted to get behind Bynum this year, especially since he was healthy, but it's the same old **** with this guy. He's just not a winner.

Yup, he just keeps doing it. Game 1 was such a tease

[Anklebreaker702]

Sometimes guys don't like him because he was injured when we needed him & has never gotten over it.

I don't think anyone ever held his injuries against him. It's always been about him being unprofessional, immature, and not accepting his role as a defensive anchor, or at least that's always been my issue.

I really wanted to get behind Bynum this year, especially since he was healthy, but it's the same old **** with this guy. He's just not a winner.

Thats a lie. The biggest knock on him on all of realgm is he's always injured. This immaturity crap just started about 2-3 months ago.

[Anklebreaker702]

Disappointed in Pau but at least he's brought a lot to the organization in his tenure here.

I just plain don't like Bynum.

Picc I understand how you feel because even I don't like Drew the way I use to. I really felt like he was our future & that's why I always backed him. Now he seems to not give a dam & at times shows up the organization.

Sometimes guys don't like him because he was injured when we needed him & has never gotten over it. I thought he had reached his plateau when he started controlling the offense & defense & suddenly it all went to his head. I'll still be fair in assessing him like I do with any player but I'm not going to turn him into a whipping boy because I'm so disappointed in him.

But you certainly have no problem turning Pau into a whipping boy. At this point neither Pau nor Bynum should be excluded from any trade talks no matter how this playoff run turns out. This team is extremely volatile and you simply cannot predict how well they will play on any given night.

Lol a Pau lover comes out of the wood works. Check all the GT's this series. I have not whipped on Pau I have said he didn't show up but I have not whipped on him. In fact in the earlier games of the series im on record as saying I have no problem with Pau's game because he was hitting shots & allowing Drew to man the post. As the series has progressed his shot isn't falling & he's not doing anything to play to his strengths.

Truth is you bashed Drew for so long you had to eat your words but now he's turned into such an **** even those of us that really liked him are even backing off. He has all the potential physically, but mentally he's a straight wreck.