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Bryant, Bynum Have Grown Closer Since All-Star Weekend

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Bryant, Bynum Have Grown Closer Since All-Star Weekend 

Post#1 » by Anklebreaker702 » Thu May 3, 2012 1:12 am

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Andrew Bynum has played excellent basketball over the second half of the season and into the playoffs for the Lakers.

Kobe Bryant believes he and Bynum have built a stronger relationship since All-Star weekend.

“Nothing could materialize for us last year. I couldn’t be around my guys, couldn’t practice with them,” Bryant said. “And my personality could not rub off on the team. I could not give them what I’ve been giving them for the last two months.”

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports
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Re: Bryant, Bynum Have Grown Closer Since All-Star Weekend 

Post#2 » by Gek » Thu May 3, 2012 1:57 am

That whole Woj article is worth a read, I'm glad to hear this. The team picked a good time to click.
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Post#3 » by Grammer Nazi » Thu May 3, 2012 2:16 am

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Post#4 » by Draper » Thu May 3, 2012 2:21 am

Can definitely see this on the floor lately. Actually, ever since that game against Boston when Kobe drew up the final play for Bynum.
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Re: Bryant, Bynum Have Grown Closer Since All-Star Weekend 

Post#5 » by Draper » Thu May 3, 2012 2:23 am

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16 posts in 18 months and this is what you come up with?

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Post#6 » by Nanogeek » Thu May 3, 2012 2:27 am

That's great but lets see if Bynum is able to hold it together psychologically for the whole playoffs.
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Re: Bryant, Bynum Have Grown Closer Since All-Star Weekend 

Post#7 » by EArl » Thu May 3, 2012 4:21 am

So far so good! As long as we win a chip than this homosexual love fest is alright with me!!
They have been playing pretty well since the all-star game though!
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Re: Bryant, Bynum Have Grown Closer Since All-Star Weekend 

Post#8 » by DrewBynum77 » Thu May 3, 2012 5:05 am

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:lol:

caught me off guard.
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Post#9 » by JustAwesome » Thu May 3, 2012 8:16 am

The media is overplaying things again. These two guys aren't any closer than they were before.
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Re: Bryant, Bynum Have Grown Closer Since All-Star Weekend 

Post#10 » by KOB3 » Thu May 3, 2012 4:03 pm

Draper wrote:
Grammer Nazi wrote:Image


16 posts in 18 months and this is what you come up with?

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LMAO my exact thought when i saw that first pic. Gotta love Mr. Chow
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Post#11 » by Wavy Q » Thu May 3, 2012 4:26 pm

JustAwesome wrote:The media is overplaying things again. These two guys aren't any closer than they were before.


Good to know you have inside information, you should let us know more about their personal relationships.
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Post#12 » by NOODLESTYLE » Thu May 3, 2012 9:07 pm

Draper wrote:
Grammer Nazi wrote:Image


16 posts in 18 months and this is what you come up with?

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Post#13 » by Dagameplaya PnG » Thu May 3, 2012 11:08 pm

Am I missing something? I saw nothing wrong with what Kobe said in that video. smh.
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Post#14 » by Jetset » Fri May 4, 2012 12:57 am

Jared Dudley won't put with the word gay being used. Not in his house, not anywhere.
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Re: Bryant, Bynum Have Grown Closer Since All-Star Weekend 

Post#15 » by Anklebreaker702 » Fri May 4, 2012 3:05 am

Nanogeek wrote:That's great but lets see if Bynum is able to hold it together psychologically for the whole playoffs.

And this means exactly what?
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Post#16 » by hermes » Fri May 4, 2012 3:10 am

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16 posts in 18 months and this is what you come up with?
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Post#17 » by milesfides » Fri May 4, 2012 9:22 pm

NOODLESTYLE wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV2Cy4DQhMw[/youtube]


Priceless shot with the team at the end, muttering "we're all in this together." I can just imagine all the other guys telling Kobe, "thanks a lot for roping us into your mess."

Well, maybe except for Pau.

And Ron.

And Odom.

Nevermind.
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Re: Bryant, Bynum Have Grown Closer Since All-Star Weekend 

Post#18 » by milesfides » Fri May 4, 2012 9:29 pm

Close or not, the only thing that matters is Kobe looking to set up the post players more, and Bynum playing defense and rebounding every game.

I could care less if they hold hands in the locker room or poo in each other's shoe.

Just do your jobs, play as a team and win.

I remember reading earlier this season how much the Trail Blazers love each other and hang out together all the time. That didn't help their season at all.

Also, Kevin Durant and Russell are best buddies and they wear their backpacks together and hopscotch together. They still don't play well together.

I don't think Kobe and Bynum's date over ASW was the big factor for better team play as of late. I think it was Kobe's absence due to injury, which allowed his teammates to step up and gain confidence, and earn Kobe's trust.
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Re: Bryant, Bynum Have Grown Closer Since All-Star Weekend 

Post#19 » by snaquille oatmeal » Sat May 5, 2012 1:16 am

I'd like to see Kobe and Bynum playing doodle jump while Durant and Westbrook are bricking shots.
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Re: Bryant, Bynum Have Grown Closer Since All-Star Weekend 

Post#20 » by Imadogg » Sat May 5, 2012 1:17 am

snaquille oatmeal wrote:I'd like to see Kobe and Bynum playing doodle jump while Durant and Westbrook are bricking shots.

Man that's messed up

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