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Just as assuredly as Kobe Bryant blew by O'Neal and his 28,596 career points in a historical sense Monday night, Bryant left Bynum and his 20-point, 20-rebound night behind in another way.
And just as the Lakers had to with Bryant and O'Neal, they'd better figure out a way to maximize both Bryant and Bynum if they're going to be great again anytime soon.
There was Bynum with 11 seconds left in the Lakers' loss to the 76ers, the biggest guy on the court wanting to roar like a lion while feeling as helpless as a mouse. With no real outlet for his power, Bynum turned away from the court at the start of a timeout and reached up to grab the net with both hands.
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