Jace

During a season where he was oft-criticized for being disinterested, with a coach he, well...



Though I know some of the concern there is with durability rather than performance. I've heard a lot of people say "once you have back problems, you always have back problems," but every situation is different.


Just like people were so intrigued and excited to see the shot distribution and how things would wind up looking in Miami in 2010, the same questions and intrigue are in play here. Dwight will be able to give everything he's given in the past, the question are all schematic and on approach. The Heat's problem wasn't really a willingness to accept new roles, but the difficulty of actually finding and merging the roles. LA's four have a more clearcut paradigm for how to fit well, assuming Kobe accepts a slasher role and Dwight understands he's not the center of attention.

I think some question if all that will happen, but as a fan, that makes things fun. I loved hearing people say Wade/LeBron couldn't co-exist, it sure as hell beat hearing people say we'd be gift-wrapped the trophy every year.

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MojoPin

With Dwight I've gotten the impression that he will buy into the system. I think the Lakers framed the situation like this to him: Kobe and Steve will Put you through boot camp, then you will lead.

doctordrizzay

Bynum in march was

22.2

10.9

1.8

0.4

1.9

Not a whole hell of a difference.

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King Sancho Fantastic

Was Bynum playing with a herniated disc in March too??

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elcap15

Bynum is good. I dont think anyone is going to argue that. He seems to have reached the consensus "2nd best center in the NBA" title.

Dwight is better. And he's better at the things we really need from our big, rebounding and shot blocking. I think that is the biggest difference.

Wilt_The_Stilt

I agree and I would expand shot blocking to defense in general. Dwight is much more mobile and it makes a difference on things like pick and roll defense for example.

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Luke

It's funny because Bynum will probably put up better numbers than Dwight next year. Certainly he will score more points.

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Luke

But 'Drew isn't close to Howard. I loved Bynum and defended him around here for years, and will continue to support him in Philly. But he's nowhere near the difference make that Howard is. Dwight is literally a once in a generation defensive talent that can put up 20 points a night with Jameer Nelson passing him the ball. He's like a better Alonzo.

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elcap15

I think it is quite possible he scores more points. He will definately have a better FT%. Their rebounding numbers might stay close, only because Pau will be taking some of Dwight's boards, and Drew doesnt have much competition there in philly. I would predict that Dwight is better in all other categories including FG%.

Luke

I wouldn't be surprised if Bynum out rebounded Howard. Bynum is a special rebounder and like you said he won't have Pau there to gobble 10 a game up.

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MojoPin

Bynum's FG% is going to drop and his TO are going to increase. He's going to be getting doubled like crazy.

PauloCatarino

Probably more importantly, Dwight should be a better fit to Gasol.

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Jace

Yup, and both will be able to switch assignments on the fly on D. Basically two huge PFs up front.

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