I have basically been against this trade from a Raptors perspective for two reasons.
1. I have felt that Bynum still played soft. However, he showed a lot in toughing it out during the playoffs, especially during the Celtics series. i think as a player he grew an awful lot mentally during the playoffs this season. There has never been a question about his physical skills. It has always come down to his mental toughness and
2. Being injury prone - At this point given that he now has answered #1 for me I would support this trade given that Bynum's contract is only guaranteed through 2011-2012.
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http://dimemag.com/2010/06/lakers-a-...ne-trade-away/
1. I have felt that Bynum still played soft. However, he showed a lot in toughing it out during the playoffs, especially during the Celtics series. i think as a player he grew an awful lot mentally during the playoffs this season. There has never been a question about his physical skills. It has always come down to his mental toughness and
2. Being injury prone - At this point given that he now has answered #1 for me I would support this trade given that Bynum's contract is only guaranteed through 2011-2012.
NBA / Jun 18, 2010 / 1:00 pm
Lakers: A 3-Peat Is One Trade Away
By Rey Jefferson
Another amazing NBA season has come to an end. But no time for reminiscing, everybody wants to know what the Lakers need to do to ensure themselves a fourth straight NBA Finals appearance and a third straight NBA Championship. From possible major shakeups to the NBA Draft and free agency, here’s looking forward to the 2010-11 Los Angeles Lakers.
Possible Major Shakeups
I seriously believe that Chris Bosh’s future is in the Lakers’ hands. There’s a lot of speculation as where the 6-10 NBA All-Star will end up. And according to multiple sources, Bosh could have been playing in a Laker uniform last night. The trade was virtually an Andrew Bynum for Bosh swap, with maybe a couple of players or picks thrown in to compensate for Bosh’s salary, and could still conceivably go down.
Add that to the fact that Bosh wants to play for the Lakers – as it was reported that he compiled a wish list of five teams that included the Lakers, Heat, Knicks, Bulls and Raptors – and we could see a new starting five come October.
Lakers: A 3-Peat Is One Trade Away
By Rey Jefferson
Another amazing NBA season has come to an end. But no time for reminiscing, everybody wants to know what the Lakers need to do to ensure themselves a fourth straight NBA Finals appearance and a third straight NBA Championship. From possible major shakeups to the NBA Draft and free agency, here’s looking forward to the 2010-11 Los Angeles Lakers.
Possible Major Shakeups
I seriously believe that Chris Bosh’s future is in the Lakers’ hands. There’s a lot of speculation as where the 6-10 NBA All-Star will end up. And according to multiple sources, Bosh could have been playing in a Laker uniform last night. The trade was virtually an Andrew Bynum for Bosh swap, with maybe a couple of players or picks thrown in to compensate for Bosh’s salary, and could still conceivably go down.
Add that to the fact that Bosh wants to play for the Lakers – as it was reported that he compiled a wish list of five teams that included the Lakers, Heat, Knicks, Bulls and Raptors – and we could see a new starting five come October.
http://dimemag.com/2010/06/lakers-a-...ne-trade-away/
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