A big hole in the middle

Kwame Brown is making how much a year? There are plenty of out-of-work mannequins that could take his place, and possibly upgrade the position.

Gregg Freeman

Thousand Oaks

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Kwame seems to be a nice kid, but apparently Phil Jackson doesn’t understand that playing center in the NBA requires more than having a big body. No doubt Kwame’s nickname is “Roberto Duran,” for the boxing champion known for his “hands of stone.”

Ray McKown

Los Angeles

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With Andrew Bynum and his personal tutor sidelined for the next eight weeks, maybe Jerry Buss could spring for Magic Johnson to tutor Kobe Bryant on the finer points of leading the team while the big guy sits.

Pete Russo

San Clemente

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Isn’t it about time to stop babying Lamar Odom and ask him to show up every night for four quarters? If he had this inconsistent attitude in a regular job, he would have been fired a long time ago.

Keith Clarke

Malibu

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Let’s assume for a minute that Andrew Bynum’s injury brings the Lakers closer together, and they remain one of the best teams in the West. Do you think that might shut up the Kobe haters for a while? Probably not.

Ralph S. Brax

Lancaster

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So Steve Nash says of the Lakers, “It’s a lot of fun for them to turn that corner and be successful.” And that “[the Suns] have been there, done that.” [Jan. 17]

Give me a break, Steve. Phoenix has been there, done what? I don’t see any rings, Frodo.

Darah Head

Los Angeles