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Kobe Bryant talks about Andrew Bynum’s growth during the 2008 offseason. This is following the Lakers loss to the Celtics in the NBA Finals. This interview is by Jim Hill in October, 2008.
Full interview from jimhillcbs: youtu.be/__4gusyIN_c
Excerpt from ‘"He was that good" — When Monty Williams explained why Andrew Bynum was the Lakers' X-Factor in their 2011 Playoff Series’ article by Virgil Villanueva:
Williams, then coach of the New Orleans Hornets, faced the two-time defending champions in the first round. They were able to snag two games before bowing out in Game 6. In the post-game interview, Williams heaped praise on the big man, noting that his performance was key in the Lakers’ win.
"Every time he got an offensive rebound, it was deflating. You don't really realize how good he is until you face him in a series. Kobe's Kobe, but I thought Bynum decided the series. He was that good,” Williams said, per ESPN.
It’s a surprising comment, especially given that the Lakers had Kobe — literally one of the greatest of the sport. But it shows how deep the Lakers roster was during this time. As he said, Kobe did his thing. But Bynum, as well as the other role players, are the unsung heroes of the Lakers’ reign.
Full article: basketballnetwork.net/.amp/old-school/when-monty-williams-explained-why-andrew-bynum-was-the-lakers-x-factor-in-their-2011-playoff-series
🏷 #kobebryant #andrewbynum #lakers #losangeleslakers #lakersnation #purpleandgold #staplescenter #nba #basketball
Kobe Bryant talks about Andrew Bynum’s growth during the 2008 offseason. This is following the Lakers loss to the Celtics in the NBA Finals. This interview is by Jim Hill in October, 2008.
Full interview from jimhillcbs: youtu.be/__4gusyIN_c
Excerpt from ‘"He was that good" — When Monty Williams explained why Andrew Bynum was the Lakers' X-Factor in their 2011 Playoff Series’ article by Virgil Villanueva:
Williams, then coach of the New Orleans Hornets, faced the two-time defending champions in the first round. They were able to snag two games before bowing out in Game 6. In the post-game interview, Williams heaped praise on the big man, noting that his performance was key in the Lakers’ win.
"Every time he got an offensive rebound, it was deflating. You don't really realize how good he is until you face him in a series. Kobe's Kobe, but I thought Bynum decided the series. He was that good,” Williams said, per ESPN.
It’s a surprising comment, especially given that the Lakers had Kobe — literally one of the greatest of the sport. But it shows how deep the Lakers roster was during this time. As he said, Kobe did his thing. But Bynum, as well as the other role players, are the unsung heroes of the Lakers’ reign.
Full article: basketballnetwork.net/.amp/old-school/when-monty-williams-explained-why-andrew-bynum-was-the-lakers-x-factor-in-their-2011-playoff-series
🏷 #kobebryant #andrewbynum #lakers #losangeleslakers #lakersnation #purpleandgold #staplescenter #nba #basketball
