Lakers Kwame Brown out indefinitely with knee injury

Lakers center Kwame Brown is out indefinitely after spraining a medial collateral ligament in his left knee during the team’s Sunday 106-78 victory against the Chicago Bulls. according to an article published Nov. 20 by the Los Angeles Times. The extent of Brown’s injury has not yet been determined and the result of sitting on the bench will boost Andrew Bynum and Chris Mihm’s playing time, according to the article. Despite the fact that Coach Phil Jackson has a back up plan, he still feels disheartened at the temporary loss of Brown.

“He is a terrific defender,” Coach Phil Jackson said. “We know what Kwame can do for us.”

In regards to stepping up, Mihm and Bynum have already begun preparing themselves for increased in-game time and with their recent performances, the two have already proven that they can give what the team is looking for. Bynum, who has been averaging 10.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, is doing exceptionally well for being a rookie and Mihm is right up there, averaging 4.7 points and 3.9 rebounds.
“Kwame gives us a defensive presence out there, but I think Andrew and I need to take that upon ourselves, shore up the middle and provide offensive punch in there too,” Mihm said.
Jackson agrees with Mihm and said he is truly grateful for what the new players have been contributing to the team: “Our young guys that are coming into the game . . . I think it’s remarkable,” he said. “I think they are playing great.”

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Posted in General on November 21, 2007

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