And at this point in his career, it’s likely his best approach. Understand that by going quickly and decisively, Bynum elimates many of the defensive strategies that are used against post players. Many times Bynum’s move comes before a double team can be established. He’s already executing his move when guards try to dig down on him or when players try to come from the weakside to double team. Also, because of his counter moves, there are times when those late double teams don’t even come to side where Bynum is executing his shot. Going quickly also elimates some of the openings that are byproducts of our offense. Bynum rarely hits the dive man from the weakside because he’s already going into his move which then makes the cut of his teammate is inconsquential. Going quickly also means that you’re less likely to see Andrew kick the ball back out or skip the ball to the opposite corner (other staples of our offense) because the defense hasn’t dicated that pass nor have our offensive players actually established those positions on the court.
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This article is a great example of why the Bynum v. Marc Gasol All-Star quandry is so baffling. Bynum demands double-teams, which he’s not letting come, so he’s not passing, which he’s not good at, and scoring, which he is. Gasol’s not demanding double -teams, but is still passing, but he’s good at it, so it’s effective. (Gasol’s Assist Rate is almost double Bynum’s). Gasol’s better at everything savvy=based (see: charges drawn), but Bynum’s the more spectacular athlete. I’d give it to Gasol based simply on how much Bynum benefits from the attention paid elsewhere, but it’s damn close.
Watching Bynum go at guys early in a game will get your blood boiling. It’s too bad he’s never on the floor long enough at the beginning to really take over, but I suppose that will, as with all things, come with time.
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