Drew, Kwame and that nutty Buss fam
I finally have a second to address the recent Hoopshype.com article written by LakersBlog favorite and longtime hoops scribe Roland Lazenby. In it, he talks about both the possibility of bringing back Kwame Brown to provide both some muscle and frontcourt depth, along with a description of the Buss family dynamic that's made Andrew Bynum as pawn and beneficiary. I'll drop a few thoughts on the latter subject first. The specifics Lazenby cites (Jim Buss encouraging Bynum to use his own doctors or pursue coaching outside of Phil Jackson) may be new items to some. But the article's general theme of a schism between Jeannie and Jim Buss (the former widely viewed as the more rational one and the latter widely viewed as an unqualified ne'er do well who happened to pick a winner in Drew) is nothing if not worn territory.
Lazenby simply revisited the topic as background for Bynum's health and contract, which is obviously topical as we speak. It's also a platform for discussing Kwame, which I'll get to in a bit.
In terms of Bynum's knee, I'm not a doctor, so I won't claim to know if he was better off following the Laker medical staff's advice or his own physicians. It's impossible to know for sure whether he'd have recovered quicker keeping things in house, so to speak. But it's definitely not unheard of for athletes to work outside a team's medical staff with injuries. If you recall, when Kobe was in Colorado back in '03, the team didn't even know he'd left Cali, much less jetted out to go under the knife. I'm not saying this to "back" Bynum. I'm just saying that, while deeper elements could certainly be lingering under the surface, the act in and of itself doesn't necessarily raise my eyebrows.
I was also a little surprised to hear Lazenby describe Drew's decision not to play in the 2007 Summer Pro League as a "bombshell." It could be a purely semantical issue (as in, "he just sort of informed them") but I specifically remember telling readers last summer that I not only wasn't surprised Bynum skipped SPL ball, but that after playing 20-ish minutes for 82 games and often going up against the likes of Tim Duncan, Dwight Howard and Amare Stoudemire, it would be a waste of his time and that workouts, whether in Atlanta or the team, would serve him better. I don't pretend that I saw his third season coming, but it's still hard to argue the results of Bynum's decision.
In a lot of ways, I think these examples serve more to demonstrate what goes on within the Buss family than present Bynum as a problem waiting to happen. The idea that this kid is favored and protected by Jim Buss shouldn't surprise anyone who has paid even the slightest bit of attention
to the team since Drew was drafted. I imagine this will remain the
case for Bynum's entire career as a Laker or until Buss puts a few
more feathers in his cap, whichever comes first. Is that relationship
problematic? I don't know, but I'm inclined to think if Bynum wasn't around, these factions would still find reason to squabble and sometimes act unprofessionally. After all, it was often that way when Drew was still a high school student.
I don't blame Laker fans if that relationship makes them nervous, but keep in mind, Dr. Buss has enjoyed an almost unprecedented degree of success as a sports owner, and that dude is a straight up odd duck. Maybe there's something in the family genes that allows for a mix of strange behavior and O'Brien trophies. Time will tell.
As for a potential "Kwame Part II," like I said when this topic came up about a week ago, I wouldn't rule it out as impossible, especially since big man options are slowly thinning out. When it comes to players capable of pushing in the post, the pickings are basically Brian Skinner, David Harrison (a head case as a Pacer), Adonal Foyle, Jamaal Magloire (meh), Lorenzen Wright (meh again), Theo Ratliff (more meh), Zo/Deke/P.J. (assuming any of the three keep playing), Didier, Michael Ruffin, Randolph Morris (never seen him play, but he's big), maybe Jake Voskuhl... and Kwame. Not exactly a mouth watering crew, making Kwame a reasonable option on paper.
But I still won't believe it until I see it. Or at least hear of meetings.
Putting aside Kwame's deficiencies on the court (basically anything other than bodying a guy) and inability to stay healthy, It would be very ballsy to bring back a player, albeit one that could theoretically fill a specific need, so universally disliked by Laker fans. Particularly on the heels of letting Ronny Turiaf- young, improving and quite beloved- go to Golden State. Unless Brown was signed on the serious cheap, it would be difficult for fans to see his return as anything but an exercise in saving a few bucks at the cost of quality.
Then again, as this front office proved by not bending to outside (and inside) pressure to make "big name" swaps (Jason Kidd, Jermaine O'Neal), they're not afraid to do the unpopular thing if it's believed to be best for the team. I just have trouble picturing them signing up for another go around with Kwame's lack of focus and drive. Great guy, but hardly the poster child for pushing to get the most of his ability.
Save an unforeseen trade, the Lakers may very well find themselves without a better option than Kwame, but I'm expecting every viable course to be explored before offering him a deal.
AK
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Benjamin,
I agree. Stephen A. will tell us exactly why we SHOULDN'T bring Kwame back.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=iNwoCLEn7-M
Posted by: Xodus | July 24, 2008 at 02:20 PM
LOL!
Man, this thing just doesn't end.
Clearly the Lakers need muscle inside.
This Lakers' front office mess...the thing that grabs my attention is this idea that Jim Buss doesn't understand the concepts of basketball. I thought it was PJ who was the numbskull but now I see that Jim Buss is the guilty party.
Championships are won with defensive muscle in the middle. That's the only concept Jim Buss needs to understand, accept and to embrace.
The idea of having Gasol at the 4 spot with with Kwame at the 5 spots creates a perfect balance of offense and defense. Trade Odom for Artest and you have a new philosphy of basketball.
And then there's Bynum.
My suggestion to the Lakers front office is this: Knock the politics off and apply basketball reason. Defensive wins championships. You have plenty of scoring with Kobe and Gasol. With Kwame and Artest you have a serious lockdown defensive squad with Kwame, Gasol, Artest, Kobe and Fisher. That's with the idea that Bynum might not be ready to go by opening night.
The front office needs to think logically. Kobe learned from last year not to start talking crazy about anything. Kobe isn't going to "talk" his intentions. Kobe is playing it smart now. But come the end of the coming season, if the Lakers don't make it to the finals....I think Kobe is going to walk because of the incompetence of the front office.
This situation is simple to understand and if the front office can't get this right...that's pure incompetence and Kobe would be justified to walk.
mike t.
Posted by: Michael C. Teniente | July 24, 2008 at 02:23 PM
To say Kwame is universally disliked by Lakers fans is a slap in the face to Mike T.
Keep up the good work, Andrew.
Posted by: Jesterguru | July 24, 2008 at 02:24 PM
First paragraph: "But the article's general theme of a schism between Jeannie and Jim Buss (the former widely viewed as the more rationale one and the latter widely viewed as an unqualified ne'er do well who happened to pick a winner in Drew) is nothing if not worn into the ground territory. "
Change "rationale" to "rational"
Posted by: guity | July 24, 2008 at 02:26 PM
we should sign kwame and trade him for pau gasols brother!!!
Posted by: lakers213 | July 24, 2008 at 02:28 PM
I say the Lakers should sign Kwame for 4 million...
And then trade him to Memphis for Javaris Crittenton and
Marc Gasol. :-)
Posted by: Long Time Laker Fan | July 24, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Thanks for the thread, AK.
Andrew the K, have you observed any kind of competitiveness between Jeannie and Jim Buss?
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 24, 2008 at 02:38 PM
Jon K,
"Have you observed any kind of competitiveness between Jeannie and Jim Buss?"
Only when I hear them talk about each other, basketball or the Lakers. haha
AK
Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | July 24, 2008 at 02:40 PM
It's official.
I want Kwame back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8eMsEXPmX0
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 24, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Xodus, et. all,
I want you to take a journey with me. A journey into the not so distant past... the NBA Finals.
Think back to PJ Brown making life hard on the Lakers. For God's sake, he's 750 years old. But, no matter, LA didn't have anyone to body and out tough him.
Consider Leon Powe having an All Star caliber series. LA didn't have a big with fast enough feet to guard him. Instead, Phil tried Walton... so sad.
Those are two memories i want to forget. But, until we address those weaknesses, we'd be foolish to forget.
Guess what Kwame could bring to this team? Toughness and quick feet.
That's all we needed in June. That's all we need right now.
Posted by: Benny Blanca | July 24, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Jesterguru,
Mike isn't a Laker fan. He's only interested in Kwame...and self-promotion.
Posted by: Xodus | July 24, 2008 at 02:45 PM
It wasn't all bad times, after all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5XRxfP_OJA&feature=related
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 24, 2008 at 02:45 PM
AK
Great article. I feel the same way, I can't think of any famial dynastys that aren't nutty in one way or another.
Comparing Bynum seing a specialist in NY to Kobe jetting to Colorado is also a very valid comparison. Hopefully, AB 17 doesn't get into a bad situation as KB 24 did. That would hamper his growth.
It ain't a perfectworld, folks, but I'll take it over a world where the Lakers are worse than the Clippers.
Posted by: Jamie Sweet | July 24, 2008 at 02:47 PM
{Repost}
giantsquid,
Thanks for the link. God, I'd sure like to see a lot more of that. Yep, I sure would.
It wasn't all bad times, after all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOcVOC-fgt4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEvrcEpf4l8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgtC9kQzUWE&feature=related
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 24, 2008 at 02:47 PM
AK,
I see.
Yeah...
Urgh.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 24, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Long Time Laker Fan,
Heck, I'd trade Kwame straight up for Crit. I miss that kid.
Posted by: Xodus | July 24, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Unfortunately, having moved to Portland, I have to listen to the worst home announcing team in the league when I tune in for Blazers games. The Mikes (Barrett and White) are the epitome of what David Stern was talking about (to them, on their broadcast) when he referred to "homer" announcers calling the game with no regard for objectivity.
Fortunately, the Blazers aren't my team. Also fortunately, having moved to Portland, I no longer have to listen to what has become of Lakers home broadcasts, which truthfully aren't much better these days than the Mikes'. Let's face it: We were spoiled by Chicken Stew for all those years and now everything else has lost it's flavor. Joel Meyers? That guy is just milquetoast.
Chick invented the term, "slam dunk." Meyers' s best coinage? "The Machine." Though it's the same league, it's not in even the same league, if ya know what I mean.
There was a time when I would turn off the national announcers to listen to home broadcasts. if I still lived in LA, those days would be over -- even with Doug Collins on the sideline (gasp).
Fortunately there is a solution for you in LA if you take up the banner and insist on a change.
Kevin Calabro, who for years did excellent work for the Sonics, has recently been hired as a soccer announcer in the wake of his former team's move to Oklahoma City. Yes. Soccer. This is a colossal waste of talent. This waste is as bad or worse than the travesties that LA and Portland are forced to aurally endure on game nights.
The solution is obvious.
Thus I create the Hire Kevin Calabro Bandwagon in hopes that the Lakers do -- sometime before the Blazers, ABC or anybody else wises up. Hop on.
XXX}}} HIre Kevin Calabro Bandwagon {{{XXX
Jesterguru: Owner, Driver, Holder of the whip
Posted by: Jesterguru | July 24, 2008 at 02:52 PM
giantsquid's Kwame link.
The Angry Kwame
http://tinyurl.com/6z2w3d
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 24, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Xodus,
I know. That's why I gave Andrew props.
Andrew was implying, intentionally or not, by using the words "universally disliked by Laker fans" that Mike does not count as a fan.
Posted by: Jesterguru | July 24, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Xodus/Long Time Laker Fan,
Yeah, I miss The Critter too. Under Kobe's tuteledge, he would have become very good.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 24, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Benny:
"Guess what Kwame could bring to this team? Toughness and quick feet."
It's not his feet I'm worried about. It's his hands.
Bottom line, when every pass to the post becomes a turnover, it doesn't matter how good your defense is.
Posted by: Jesterguru | July 24, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Jon K.-
I don't know about Andy, but from my experience, I literally can't remember seeing them in the same place at the same time, save the big charity night they had a couple years ago. But that was in an airport hanger in Santa Monica- lots of space. Generally speaking, I haven't seen Jim very often. So no observed tension, because they're never in the same place, from my experience.
BK
Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | July 24, 2008 at 02:58 PM
Guity,
Thanks for the pick up. It's one of those typos that spell check will unfortunately let fly.
AK
Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | July 24, 2008 at 03:01 PM
More Calabro: "Million dollar move, five cent finish." That's what I'm talking about.
Also worth noting: He did simulcasts for 19 years with the Sonics. Word's eye view, boys and girls.
Posted by: Jesterguru | July 24, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Jon K,
Yeah, I should clarify. Along the lines of what BK said, I've also never seen the two together (which could say something in and of itself), so I've never formally "observed" any competitiveness. I was just referring to radio interviews and stuff I've been told.
AK
Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | July 24, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Benny Blanca,
Imagine this: Kwame Brown making life easier on Boston's D by forcing us to play 4 on 5 on offense and doubling Kobe and Pau every time down the court.
Imagine, if you will, Kwame bumbling easy passes and driving our turnovers up, and making our already discombobulated offense in the Finals even worse.
Seriously, you people talk about Kwame like he's Ben Wallace in his prime. Kwame is only a passable NBA player when playing man-to-man defense. Well guess what, KG, despite being a 7-footer is essentially a perimeter player, so Kwame doesn't help there.
Perkins is the fifth option of Boston's offense anyway, so what exactly would Kwame have fixed there? Maybe Perkins score 4 or 6 ppg. instead of the 6 or 8 he averaged in the Finals. Yeah, that would have won it for us.
And with Kwame coming off the bench Perkins would rarely play against him anyway. And with Kwame playing Perkins there's no way Perkins gets into the foul trouble that plagued him in the Finals because he doesn't have to guard him.
Leon Powe had one fluke game where he got a bunch of dunks in transition or on busted assignments. How does Kwame help that since help defense is his weakness, and he always gets lost on rotations?
P.J. Brown is another jump shooter, who Kwame wouldn't have been much help against either.
So tell me again how Kwame would have helped us?
Too many people have spent too much time listening to Mike T. rant about Kwame and his calves, and forget that the guy can't play basketball. I think I might save this post and re-post it after Mamba's roll call everyday.
Posted by: Xodus | July 24, 2008 at 03:09 PM
AK and BK,
Thanks for the info.
It does put things better into perspective.
Time for some family group counselling, methinks.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 24, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Dang it, where's Mamba24?
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 24, 2008 at 03:11 PM
And I also forgot to mention that Kwame is also a sub-par rebounder, so he wouldn't have helped much there, either.
Posted by: Xodus | July 24, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Xodus -
I was about to write a post almost identical to yours. Exactly, precisely correct. Thank you.
To sum up my thoughts - Kwame is so frustratingly bad in every single basketball related area other than one-on-one defense, it's not even close to being worth signing him.
Brian Skinner, however, is a viable option at the veteran's minimum for 2 years. Or so I believe.
Posted by: puddle | July 24, 2008 at 03:18 PM
puddle,
Posted by: Xodus | July 24, 2008 at 03:21 PM
puddle,
I wouldn't mind bringing Brian Skinner in for the vet's minimum either. He can body guys and hit the midrange jumper. And he'd play very sparingly anyway since we'd have (a minimun) 3 big men ahead of him anyway.
Posted by: Xodus | July 24, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Most of us on the blog are pretty sure we don't won't to have Kwame back.
We all have a better than average understanding of the Lakers and what will make them a winner. So Kwame doesn't fit into our plans.
Most of us also think PJ is a great coach. And PJ thinks so much of Kwame, he feels Kwame could help on the Defensive end, add toughness, which most here feel the Lakers need.
Kwame is a liability on offense for sure. Missing lay ups and dunks consistently, is not only demoralizing to us, but has to be to the players.
So my question is, why do we not agree with our coach? Who knows better as to what the Lakers need? If PJ really wants Kwame, I would assume its for insurance, and those few key match ups, like Shaq, Duncan, Perkins, etc....
Sometimes its only for a few minutes, PJ wants the right match up, and maybe he feels Kwame is the affordable option.
The difference in winning the Finals and losing was really small. Can Kwame be the difference maker?
I would hope we don't need Kwame, I don't even think he's plays in the right sport. But if Coach wants him, we might have to get used to him being around.
Posted by: Fatty | July 24, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Xodus,
"Too many people have spent too much time listening to Mike T. rant about Kwame and his calves, "
Absolutely. They can't see the herd for the calves.
Posted by: exhelodrvr | July 24, 2008 at 03:24 PM
"Other conflicts loom as well. Owner Jerry Buss “is not sold’ on young point guard Jordan Farmar while Jackson very much likes Farmar’s play..."
I'm with Jerry Buss on this one. I like Farmar but he's too short and a defensive liability for my basketball tastes.
mike t.
Posted by: Michael C. Teniente | July 24, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Aside for the picture on this website, I've never seen AK and BK together, either...hmmm.
Posted by: Jamie Sweet | July 24, 2008 at 03:26 PM
LTLF,
LOL GREAT TRADE IDEA!!
Posted by: Lakafo0 | July 24, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Fatty,
"I would hope we don't need Kwame, I don't even think he's plays in the right sport. But if Coach wants him, we might have to get used to him being around."
That has to qualify as the line of the day. But the question of the day has to be, what sport is there for a 6-10 dude with small hands, no motor, poor hand-eye coordination and exquisite calves?
Posted by: Xodus | July 24, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Laker Nation,
I've come to believe that we need a Four-Headed Monster to win the Championship.
That monster:
Andrew Bynum
Pau Gasol
Chris Mihm
and....
Kwame Brown
Andrew is our starting center--A beast in himself.
Gasol, our starting power forward--Is an offensive surgeon.
Mihm, provides rest for our starters as a backup--and provides an offensive threat in the second unit.
Kwame Brown provides rest for our starters as a backup, can play power foward and center if necessary--AND provides bruising defense when necessary.
Imagine if we were playing the Celtics and during key stretches we had Kwame Brown and Andrew Bynum on the floor together. No one and I mean NO ONE would be able to score in the paint. Nobody.
That allows Lamar, Kobe, and Derek to strengthen our perimeter defense during these key stretches, forcing bad shots, and eliminating any offensive momentum the opponent may have developed minutes earlier.
The Four-Headed Monster is exactly what we need.
I've had an epiphany.
We need Kwame Brown back, Laker Nation. We need him back.
Like Lamar Odom, he will thrive when he is not forced to lead. The more pressure put on Kwame Brown (like Lamar Odom) the more he gets caught up in his head and sabotages himself.
By no means should Kwame Brown be our starter. By no means. But coming off the bench, he completes the puzzle.
Resign Sasha Vuljacic.
Sign Quinton Ross.
Resign Kwame Brown.
I firmly believe that this is what we need to do.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 24, 2008 at 03:33 PM
lol good one, Ex.
Posted by: Xodus | July 24, 2008 at 03:35 PM
I think we should give Farmar another season. His Sophmore Slump wasn't too horrible, he's only going to get better and he's a local. Good for the marketing team.
I agree that he is a defensive liability at this stage in his career, but what second year player is a defensive stopper? He just needs to work on staying in front of his man and he'll get better at imposing his will on D.
He's the only guy to take it to the hole consistently, even Kobe settles for mostly jumpers nowadays, his slump in January-March coincided with his sudden fondness for jacking up early 3's. That was my only complaint last year, 3-pointitis, a deadly disease for NBA ballers. We got infected in Game 4 and 6 in the Finals and for stretches in the regular season.
Give him a year and then we'll pass judgement.
Re-sign Sasha.
please?
Posted by: Jamie Sweet | July 24, 2008 at 03:37 PM
I'm getting the impression that Jim Buss is going to react against almost anything Phil Jackson does because of his relationship with Jeannie Buss.
Jim Buss fears that if Phil Jackson and Jeannie Buss become hitched, it could increase Dr. Jerry Buss's liklihood of eventually handing over the Lakers to Jeannie Buss.
Fine by me.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 24, 2008 at 03:37 PM
Xodus
Is underwear modeling a sport?
Posted by: Fatty | July 24, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Jon K,
No one would score in the paint because Drew would rotate to Pierce as he drives to the hoop while Kwame hopes the gravitational push of his calves forced the action away from the basket.
Seriously, who would Kwame guard when he came into the game? KG? He's a jump shooter anyway, so I don't see how Kwame's post D helps.
And it will certainly be fun when KG leaves Kwame wide open to smother Drew in the post or Kobe on a drive.
Posted by: Xodus | July 24, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Jester.
We wouldn't be bringing him in for his hands. We bring him in for defense and physical presence OFF the BENCH.
All you need is someone to give either Bynum or Gasol a breather from time to time.
Brown knows the offense. He plays well with LO. And, this time around he won't be asked to do more than he's capable of. Just move your feet and grab rebounds. That's it.
LTLF,
looking at some of those you tube clips... I think he'd be PERFECT to run with LO and the BENCH MOB.
It seems as though when LO was going to pass to Kwame, he made sure it was nice and soft.
Posted by: Benny Blanca | July 24, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Jaime Sweet,
I wouldn't say Farmar had a sophomore slump. He was much better last season than in his rookie year. And statistically you could argue that he was better than Fish. Obviously, that doesn't take Fisher's leadership and timely shooting into account, but Farmar played as well as could be expected most of the season.
Posted by: Xodus | July 24, 2008 at 03:42 PM
Xodus,
one of the BEST defensive games i've ever seen played on KG was by Kwame. He's fast, big and difficult to get around.
But that's neither here nor there...
In the case of the finals, Kwame wouldn't be playing against any starters. (In fact, If Bynum were healthy, he'd only be playing sparse minutes to battle certain players).
He'd just be out there to keep Leon Powe from looking like a lottery pick. He'd just be out there to show when Paul Pierce (or someone) drives and Kwame steps in to take a charge. He'd just be out there to box out and rebound on any one of those MANY possessions where Boston got 2nd and 3rd chances.
Those are the little things that can help. You don't need a star. And in reality, for what Dr. Buss will pay (luxury tax included) you won't find a better bargain than Kwame.
Posted by: Benny Blanca | July 24, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Benny Blanca,
I don't feel like re-writing my previous post again, but if you look at it, I'd like you to tell me in what situations would Kwame have been more of a help than a hindrance?
It sounds nice when you speak in vague terms like he's going to help bring more defense and toughness. Until you realize that all of Boston's best players are jump shooters or drivers, so there's no one of much consequence for Kwame to body(Perkins is the 5th option and had a bad series against us, and I could argue he would have played better by avoiding foul trouble since he wouldn't have to guard Kwame).
Kwame isn't a shot-blocker so he's not stopping Pierce and Allen's forays to the rim. Kwame's a poor rebounder so he wouldn't have helped us win the rebounding battle.
It sounds nice to say Kwame is physical presence until you actually remember who he is. The only time he was ever physical was during our run towards and in the 05-06 playoffs. After that he was back to his old useless self.
Posted by: Xodus | July 24, 2008 at 03:50 PM
Xodus,
Kwame on Perkins
Bynum on KG
Kobe on Pierce
The Kwame/Bynum lineup would be there simply to stop offensive momentum.
Remember "The Collapse" in the Finals? When the Celtics produced the greatest Finals comeback in history? Remember that?
That comeback gets squashed with a Bynum/Kwame/Healthy Ariza (or Quinton Ross) lineup. You don't put in Kwame when you're behind. You put him in when you're up and you want to stop the other team from putting together an offensive run that might give them confidence.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 24, 2008 at 03:51 PM
oh my god, another new thread. Well, here's my favorite:
There's no need to fear, KWAME BROWN is here.
When criminals in this world appear,
And break the laws that they should fear,
And frighten all who see or hear,
The cry goes up both far and near for
KWAME BROWN,
KWAME BROWN,
KWAME BROWN,
KWAME BROWN.
Speed of lightning, roar of thunder,
Fighting all who rob or plunder
KWAME BROWN, KWAME BROWN.
When in this world the headlines read
Of those who's hearts are filled with greed
And rob and steal from those in need.
To right this wrong with blinding speed goes
KWAME BROWN,
KWAME BROWN,
KWAME BROWN,
KWAME BROWN.
Speed of lightning, roar of thunder,
Fighting all who rob or plunder
KWAME BROWN, KWAME BROWN.
Posted by: Kwaminus IS Anne Hathaway | July 24, 2008 at 03:51 PM