Bynum or Oden who do you start a franchise with?

ChickenPox · Post #1 » by **ChickenPox** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 1:44 am

Discuss and have fun!

legacyinthemakin89c · Post #2 » by **legacyinthemakin89c** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 1:50 am

NetsForce · Post #3 » by **NetsForce** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 1:50 am

Wrong forum but I'd probably take Oden. I'm also going to take this time to say that it's a disgrace that the Lakers have to play the Trailblazers on opening night there are so many other better teams the defending western conference champions should have been pitted against to make for an interesting opening night.

greenbeans · Post #4 » by **greenbeans** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 1:54 am

Oden and it shouldnt even be a question.

Bucky O'Hare · Post #5 » by **Bucky O'Hare** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:00 am

Bynum has Oden's shot blocking and rebounding, but with more size, offensive skills, and passing. Give me the more complete player, Andrew Bynum.

Post #6 » by **semi-sentient** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:00 am

NetsForce wrote:I'm also going to take this time to say that it's a disgrace that the Lakers have to play the Trailblazers on opening night there are so many other better teams the defending western conference champions should have been pitted against to make for an interesting opening night.

I actually think it's an interesting match-up. Portland always plays the Lakers tough, and both teams centers are expected to play, which makes it even more interesting since they are both being heralded (by their respective teams fans) and the next great thing.

Post #7 » by **semi-sentient** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:02 am

Oh, and I'd take Bynum because I've already seen what he's capable of as well as his upside.

ChickenPox · Post #8 » by **ChickenPox** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:04 am

I don't think Oden will have a better offensive game then Bynum, he might have slightly better defense though.

ChickenPox · Post #9 » by **ChickenPox** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:06 am

I see, Oden having a hard time with Bynum in the season opening.

Versubio · Post #10 » by **Versubio** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:09 am

Oden hasn't even played a single NBA game yet. Wait until he actually plays and then compare.

mcmasterballer1 · Post #11 » by **mcmasterballer1** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:10 am

oden and this isnt even close

EtchenBa · Post #12 » by **EtchenBa** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:11 am

If I was drafting them as they were entering the draft...EASILY, NOT EVEN ****ING CLOSE, Oden.

If I had to draft now, Oden still, but it's way closer and I'd actually have to think about it if I was a GM.

Bucky O'Hare · Post #13 » by **Bucky O'Hare** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:15 am

For those saying Oden and that it's not even close - please elaborate.

lukeridenour · Post #14 » by **lukeridenour** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:16 am

very tough question, my gut is telling me oden right now.

lataflava00 · Post #15 » by **lataflava00** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:19 am

raw andrew bynum or raw oden (coming in to rookie season) i'd definitely take oden.
andrew bynum took a lot of work from kareem and it payed off very well.

however, if you were to ask me as is, id take bynum right now

MitchSlapped · Post #16 » by **MitchSlapped** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:24 am

As a Lakers fan, I go with Oden. Both players are recovering from injuries anyway what makes Andrew any better?

Post #17 » by **NO-KG-AI** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:36 am

Bucky O'Hare wrote:For those saying Oden and that it's not even close - please elaborate.

Oden IS bigger at this point, he's up to 290ish, he's always been a more explosive athlete by a fair margin, and he's a better defender, Bynum has been in NBA weight rooms and under tutelage of an all time great for 3 years now, Oden is just starting out. We've never seen Bynum have to consistently create his own shot as the focus of the defense, though he has show solid post ability.

I don't think Bynum is more skilled in the low post either, I think people like to convince themselves that Oden has no post skills, but thats very very very false.

ChickenPox · Post #18 » by **ChickenPox** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:45 am

A Celtic fan hating on a Laker. nice.

Post #19 » by **NO-KG-AI** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:51 am

I'm not really a Celtic fan to be honest.

BballFanAddict · Post #20 » by **BballFanAddict** » Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:54 am

Bucky O'Hare wrote:Bynum has Oden's shot blocking and rebounding, but with more size, offensive skills, and passing. Give me the more complete player, Andrew Bynum.

Wait, aren't you one of the haters that constantly screams about anyone projecting Oden's NBA game without even seeing him play yet? I see you have no problem making completely general, unfounded, untrue statements about him negatively (in comparison to Bynum) without seeing him play. I believe this is called: Hypocrisy.

"more size" - have you been down each of their pants? because you cannot be talking about physical size - Oden is clearly the bigger and stronger man. Maybe you are talking about wing span? Who knows with your generalizations.

More rebouning, offensive and passing skills? How do you know that, Mr. "He hasnt even played a game yet!"

The truth is, if I needed a Center tonight, I pick Bynum, because I have an idea what he can do (assuming he is healthy). However, as a franchise prospect, it is Oden 8 days a week.

Oden has the higher ceiling.