a different look at Kwame

[Tommy Trojan]

Ding column: Taking a different look at Lakers' Kwame Brown

His career is considered a monstrous waste of potential, but it can look different with a wider perspective on who he is.

We all believe we would be so much better than Kwame Brown.

"If I was so big and so strong ..."

"If I had his athleticism

[Tommy Trojan]

Kwame will always be Kwame

[milesfides]

Isn't Kevin Ding the best source of behind-the-scenes information about the Lakers?

What a great article, and it did change my view a bit. I wasn't aware how close this team was, I thought it was mostly lip service from Kobe about brotherhood and all that crap.

I think it shows his integrity and courage as a journalist to be willing to make these kinds of comments about players he sees so often:

"That's how DJ Mbenga can learn more from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 10 days than Brown has in 2

[That Nicka]

seems like he's lined up for a big paycut, which he doesn't seem too concerned about.

NOOOOOO!!! Let him walk! Bring over Marc G!!!

[8'sReverse]

For the record, I'm ok with him being our third string center... and it's not because of this article I'm letting him go so easily. lol

[djericho]

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NOOOOOO!!! Let him walk! Bring over Marc G!!!

Trade Mihm (too injury prone, gone for extended time), resign Kwame for less and bring over Gasol

[Dexmor]

Kwame's contract is a trading chip and if you would rather have Kwame as your backup then a real player you can get for his contract you are nuts.

[CITYOFANGELSX3]

Kwame would be have to packaged with Lamar to get someone significant. Im for it depending on who they can get. But I dont see Mitch doing that.

[*Lakers*]

He still tries and plays good D. I just don't think the stars ever aligned for him on offense.

[Danny Darko]

I'm still baffled by where his shot went. At one time he was shooting jumpers and scoring 20-30 for washington on some occasions.

Thanks for the read Snaq

[Bigmiketruth]

Could've told you this from 6 years ago when he said he didn't want to known as the #1 pick, just "one of the guys, Kwame who works hard"

never underestimate the power of wanting - or not wanting - to be great. Whens the last time he said he was going to live up to his draft position? Winter '04. Whens the last time he was supposed to "unleash the beast"? Right off the bat when he came to LA and proceeded to suck far worse than he has this season. But hey, if he doesn't mind not being able to even get the MLE next season thats on him. Maybe he'll take the vet min if it means staying in LA.

[jimmywolfrey]

I think his problem in LA has been injuries more than anything..and the rise of bynum too..causing kwame not to get the minutes even when healthy.

[jimmywolfrey]

I'm still baffled by where his shot went. At one time he was shooting jumpers and scoring 20-30 for washington on some occasions.

Thanks for the read Snaq

It went when he started to gain weight on his lower body...he lost the lift he needed to shoot short jumpers... and free throws its just confidence issues.

In addition, he doesn't play a position in LA that makes jumpers available to him often.

In the game before last night I believe he had a free throw line jumper that went in.

[Kweli]

Ding column: Taking a different look at Lakers' Kwame Brown

His career is considered a monstrous waste of potential, but it can look different with a wider perspective on who he is.

but the usual two-pronged adapter of coaching and experience can work only if a guy actually wants to be plugged in.

Brown doesn't want it. As shameful as that is, let's hold on for a second and look at it another way.

That's how DJ Mbenga can learn more from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 10 days than Brown has in 2

[xSABOx]

it's been obvious for years that Kwame never had love for the game...especially when you show no improvement in any area of your game...

this is what i originally thought of Bynum last year when he was constantly acting like he didn't care at all what was happening, but this year proved that to be all wrong...

[BBPurist]

I know it's crying over split milk, so to speak, but this hurts more than anything...

Now, how can this be when they could be getting so much more from him (or getting Caron Butler's 21.9 points, 7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.4 steals instead)?[/b]

[snaquille oatmeal]

I know it's crying over a thrown cake, so to speak, but this hurts more than anything...

Now, how can this be when they could be getting so much more from him (or getting Caron Butler's 21.9 points, 7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.4 steals instead)?[/b]

EDIT- for accuracy