I think the Lakers were a tougher matchup with Bynum

To be fair Bynum struggles more against Perkins if anything.

Only Zaza Pachulia and Jason Collins can guard Dwight.

Lol at the Lakers being worse by getting a better player. For all of Bynum's strengths he was never consistent with his defense nor could he keep his head in the game at all times. Dwight by himself can change the whole defensive complexity of a team. I've yet to see someone post proof that Dwight plays horribly against Perkins it's just one of those things on the internet that enough people repeat and it somehow becomes gospel. This is actually worse for OKC because defensively Gasol can be the anchor while Dwight is free to roam around on the defense since Perkins is not an offensive threat at all. Lakers should focus on being the best defensive team in the league, the offense will work itself out.

A lot of wishful thinking going on in this thread.

By mid-season, these same naysayers will be singing a different tune: "Of course, the Lakers are better, they added a DPOY and top 3 player in the game."

Just wait.

I think everyone completely agrees with you and if Bynum recovers from this latest injury and stopss getting hurt all the time, yes it's a bad trade for LA.

No one is scared of Howard, he has 2 post moves and gives up really easy. Bynum didn't give a shit and was aggressive and got his shot off even against double teams, because he refused to pass.