mike06;4615595 said:
lmao...how is a nigga underrated if he NEVER really made an impact not only on his team but the entire LEAGUE.....how is the "second best center" not even on the all star team in the weak east?.....why is nobody other than Orlando even interested in him off he's so good?.....Bynum has proven that when healthy and focused can carry a team and dominate......Lopez has only proven so far that he can score for a big man
You realize Bynum finally made the all star team for the first time this past season? He's been in the NBA for 7 years. Lopez been in the league for 4 years is it ok if Lopez gets that same grace period?
Bynum didn't start playing close to his potential until his 3rd season. Not to mention he got hurt half way through that breakout season. Then Bynum practically was the lakers 4th option picking his spots and not having to worry about carrying a team. Meanwhile Lopez never touched the ball without a double or triple team all while playing with the likes of yi, Johan petro, Bobby Simmons etc.
Lopez has never had questions about his motivation and focus to play. Lopez never mentally checked out of a game when things weren't going his way. He never showed up or embarrassed his coach in front of everybody.
I'd a lot closer than you laker fans think.