darkshark21. [106] During his time with the Cavaliers, Bynum averaged 8.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in 20 minutes of play. Bynum missed the entire 201213 season because of knee problems. Bynum practically had no choice but to play. Bynum ended the season tied with Oklahoma City All-Star guard Russell Westbrook at 10th overall in Player Efficiency Rating (PER) with a PER of 23.00. Void in ONT. During the 2009 exit interviews, Kobe Bryant talks about Andrew Bynum's offseason, "sacrificing" to keep the team intact and his own contract situation. Sometimes, often even, Bryant can't help but apply his high standards for himself when it comes to basketball to his teammates. He nodded because he knows far better than anyone how hard it was to be the young Kobe pushing against authority, convention and, yes, the limits of his game. It's at the heart of his current suspension, too. When asked about his first career 20-20 game, Bynum did not boast, saying, "It was about time.". That every move the Lakers made had to be done in the context of allowing Kobe and Bynum to co-exist, or to avoid the coming war. Here is a quick look at Thrope's rankings for the Post-Season MVP: Andrew Bynum, Los Angeles Lakers. Everything went wrong for the Lakers when Kupchak broke up the Kobe-Bynum pair, and everything would still have gone wrong if he hadn't. Obviously the coaching staff is not used to seeing Drew pull up at the top of the key and take a 3-pointer. The sideshows that have followed seem more like an extension of the angst that comes from suffering. Of course, Howard is getting the chance to make those adjustments by being on the court. No doubt, the impression of Bynums daring and entitlement worries Brown. A former Lakers player revealed that Jim Buss wanted to trade Kobe Bryant and make Andrew Bynum the leader of the team. 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He said his right knee has improved considerably, but he is still feeling discomfort in his left one. [86], On June 4, 2012, the Lakers exercised their $16.1-million team option on Bynum's contract for the 201213 season. He rebuilt and enhanced everything from cars to computers to phones. "I thought it really helped me a lot obviously at first, because he draws so much attention it's hard for guys to double team and key on you, so it helped me tremendously," Bynum told a group of L.A. reporters before the Lakers played the Sixers on Sunday. But I'm just looking forward to getting back on the treadmill and running for the first time this entire summer.". Fear the Sword runs through some possible options. Even though Bryant had all but given up on Bynum in the summer of 2007, when he told a fan toting a camera in a grocery store parking lot that the Lakers should "ship his a-- out" to acquire Jason Kidd, he has come around. He sprained an ankle during Game 2 of the 2000 NBA Finals and missed Game 3, which the Indiana Pacers won to claw back into the series. "[48], Before having surgery on his knee, Bynum attended the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and vacationed in Europe. On March 20, Bynum was suspended for two games by the NBA for a flagrant foul on Michael Beasley of the Minnesota Timberwolves. While Bynum has been sidelined, he's paid attention to the struggles of his former team. Im sure Drew wont take many of them.. The Indiana Pacers also made a trade offer for Bynum. As a senior, he averaged 22.4 points, 16.8 rebounds and 5.3 blocks per game. For most of his freshman year, he attended West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North located in Plainsboro, New Jersey. The 25-year-old Bynum warned that Howard will have to get used to the balancing act of playing alongside Bryant. 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But had Kobe and Bynum been forced together beyond 2012, nothing would be better. This isnt just a draft that builds the future, but a potential dynasty. I think that's the biggest positive about him aside from all the physical attributes.". An amateur video surfaced that showed Kobe bashing Bynum left and right, wishing hed be shipped out of town. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [54], On March 8, Bynum had his third straight game with at least 16 rebounds and had 50 rebounds and 12 blocks in that span. Teammate Pau Gasol called Bynum's "tenacity remarkable. In September 2008, Bynum said that he was 100% healthy and was ready to participate in training camp, which was scheduled to begin at the end of the month, after working with his trainer. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. No, Jesus Bynum was not a nickname for Andrew Bynum a two-time NBA champion and teammate of Kobe during one of his wacky hairstyles and phases. "I think in the first quarter I had 10, so I guess I was kind of slacking the rest of the game," Bynum said. [93] In November, Sixers general manager Tony DiLeo said Bynum's knees had worsened since the trade, and Bynum was declared out indefinitely. max-width: 100%; Andrew Bynum Accolades while with Kobe: NBA champion in 2009 and 2010, All-Star in 2012, All-NBA 2nd Team in 2012. His skill level isn't what gave him the opportunity. But he wasnt angry after the game, remaining cheerful not unlike how young Kobe often was in learning to make peace with others not understanding he simply had to push those limits to be true to himself. Bryant was playing with a right knee of his own that was in disrepair and required him to have it drained three times during the playoffs. All told, Bynum appeared in just 418 regular season games from 2005-2014, averaging 11.5 points on 55.6%. A teenaged Bynum was the target of trade speculation in a deal that would have sent Jason Kidd to the Lakers, prompting Bryant to be caught on camera saying, "Andrew Bynum? 12/30: Kings, Pelicans vindicate NBA rescues, 12/20: Rookie coaches struggling on defense, Pacers still No. Bynum averaged 14.3 points and eight rebounds as the third option in the LA offense as the Lakers went on to win the NBA title. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). He led the Lakers to a 31 week, leading the West in rebounding (14.8 rpg) and placed second in scoring (27.5) while shooting .665 from the field (fourth in the Conference). Bynum stayed on the bench most of the second half instead of getting up to encourage teammates or take part in strategic huddles, showing immaturity with his disappointment. Heres Adrian Wojnarowski in 2014, back then with Yahoo Sports. . [2] His parents, Ernest Bynum and Janet McCoy, divorced when he was a one year old. With the 21 minutes that Bynum played, he scored 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. [53] At the All-Star break, Jackson discussed with Bynum that his primary role should be to defend and reboundnot score. In other words, Bryant not only sees Bynum as someone who can help him win a coveted sixth championship, he sees Bynum as someone worthy of helping him with that quest because Bynum has the same intrinsic drive that he does. It's likely neither will matter one bit when the playoffs begin in April. It is ONLY a recommendation and free of choice. It looked like Mitch Kupchak had not only successfully navigated the troubled seas of Kobe's twilight, but had pulled off a Westian heist in the process. The former All-Star was a critical piece in LAs frontcourt, averaging 15.0 points and 8.3 rebounds while serving as a vital rim protector. Andrew Bynum (born October 27, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. Eberhardt: What do NBA assistant coaches do during games? It was a massively important decision, too, because the Lakers needed Bynums interior presence throughout the remainder of those playoffs. Bynum was an even bigger piece of the puzzle when the Lakers won their second consecutive title in 2010, staying mostly healthy and averaging a then-career-high 15 points per game. The Hook: Kobe, Bynum and the death throes of LA's mini-dynasty Prada: Streaking Golden State Warriors blending old with new Dennis Rodman's North Korea dream team roster is spectacular "It's just a shame. "But there could be something floating around in there.". He never liked it that much in first place. Before Bynum was thrown out of his final practice and suspended, he was shooting the ball every time he touched it in a practice scrimmage, sources said from whatever remote part of the court he had caught the ball. [91][92] He did not practice or play with the team prior to the season, and suffered another setback after injuring his left knee while bowling. Adrian Wojnarowski in 2014, back then with Yahoo Sports. Sports: Fear the Sword, from before Bynum's suspension, on how his play was hurting the Cavs. [102] However, he also struggled at times, shooting 011 from the field with no points in 22 minutes in a loss to Detroit. Odds and lines subject to change. [19] His first career double-double on November 7 included a season-high 20 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite the hair and the fact that he hasn't logged a minute with his new team yet because of knee problems, Bynum still has a very high opinion of where he currently ranks among the game's big men. [17], With Lakers centers Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown injured at the start of 200607, Bynum was the starting center for the first 15 games of the season. He had the chance to be an elite player and it really never happened, even with the one All-Star selection and the two titles. Although Bynum averaged just 19 minutes against the Magic and their center Dwight Howard, the Lakers won the championship. "[74], On April 11, Bynum grabbed a career and an NBA season-high 30 rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs to become the fifth Lakers player ever to register at least 30 rebounds in a single game. However, Bynum struggled to gain the respect of Kobe Bryant. But Bryant never even indulged the thought of the young center being ruled out. He was traded to the Chicago Bulls in January 2014 and immediately waived to clear salary-cap space. [34] On April 9, 2009, he returned from injury in a home game against the Denver Nuggets. The Cavaliers deemed him such a nuisance to the operation that they're paying him to stay home until they can either trade him or waive him before Jan. 7 to avoid paying the second half of his $12 million salary. When Bryant was shooting blanks against Denver in that 6-for-28 game, Bynum was putting up 18 points and 16 rebounds on 7-for-12 shooting. After seven seasons with the Lakers, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2012 as part of a four-team deal that sent All-Star center Dwight Howard to Los Angeles. But people want to make a quick buck because Kobe hate is popular in some circles. The New Jersey native averaged 1.2 blocks in just 18.1 minutes per game during the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns. (HEARTBREAKING)Welcome To Pros Sport Your Number One Place For Sport News And Fan Favor VideosMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more videos!#los angeles lakers #AndrewBynum #ProsSport*Youre not obligated to participate in the giveaway mentioned in the video. Bynum was already broken when the trade happened, and 2012-13 would have been even worse than it was with Howard. That spirit is one that Bryant will usually support, I said. In the final year that high school players were allowed to jump straight to the NBA, the LA Lakers selected Andrew Bynum with the 10th overall pick of the 2005 NBA draft. If Andrew Bynum's basketball career really is over, it's because of his body, not his mind. Bynum went 02 in the first half, but finished with 711 by the end of the game. Remember Andrew Bynum? To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Its a side Gasol has taken before when it comes to accepting the not-so-young Kobe still pushing not-so-clear limits. Bryant didnt draw any comparison between those shots and Bynum needing to try 3-pointers, but it was implied from something else Bryant said about Bynums game. Bryant offered his own way of suggesting that Bynum dig deep and play through the pain. The 2011-2012 season would be the peak of Andrew Bynums career in the NBA but also his last with the Los Angeles Lakers. "For sure, because when you're playing with me you obviously have to sacrifice something," Bryant said. Bynum has one older brother, Corey.[4][5]. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. The shared resolve to play through pain continues. [71][72][73] He was fined by the team around $7,500 for his actions. The Lakers did win this game barely despite Bynum playing only five minutes of the second half.And its imperative to note that Bryant needed to try those tough shots and miss at some time previously if he ever was to make them now. For sure, Bynum cannot let expansion of his game interfere with his more important defensive responsibilities in the playoffs, the same way Bryant knew to rein it in and dump it in more to Shaq in the playoffs. Two years later, Bynum enjoyed the best season of his career, earning his first and only NBA All-Star nod, averaging 18.7 points and 11.8 rebounds. Bynum helped the Lakers start to a 2611 record, which was at the time the best record in the Pacific Division. On February 2, 2009 it was revealed that Bynum had suffered a torn MCL in his right knee and would be out 812 weeks. A sweatshirt hanging in his locker Tuesday was made by Gucci. "I don't think it was avoidable," Bynum said. You thought that the last week in the NBA was crazy? No one likes being in the hospital or the rehab that comes later, even if you're getting paid millions. Forty-nine playoff appearances in 53 seasons -- that doesn't just happen to normal teams. Bynum gave the Lakers advance notice hours, not weeks, before the opening of training camp. Bynum played an entire season with a small tear in his meniscus in 2010 -- a less severe version of the injury that sidelined Russell Westbrook for six months and has Derrick Rose set to miss the season. The Los Angeles Lakers traded away Andrew Bynum to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying goodbye to the center that they molded into one of the best in the NBA. Its also a credo he instilled with teammates. None of that is Kobe's fault. F------ ship his ass out,". As one league source told Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Bynum's skeletal structure wasn't big enough to support his massive frame, and what's followed is a compilation of surgeries, pain and lost games. Perhaps most notably, Bryant had a plethora of issues with dislocated fingers. [78] Bynum only missed one game the entire season due to injury (ankle). "It doesn't really matter to me where I play as long as I get to," Bynum said. It has publicly tested his relationship with Pau Gasol, as Bryant said of Gasol last season, "Very white swan. [79][80] He became widely mentioned along with Howard as being the top center playing in the NBA. On January 27, 2009, in a double overtime loss against the Charlotte Bobcats, Bynum committed a flagrant foul, fracturing the rib and subsequently collapsing the lung of Gerald Wallace of the Bobcats. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Bynum played 35 games and started in 25 games during the season. Bynum would have been in the trainer's room (or the nearest bowling alley). So throughout the season, as Bynum gnashed, Kobe continued to shoot more than twice as frequently as the center. Dave McMenamin covers the Lakers for ESPNLosAngeles.com. Cleveland, desperate for talent in the ugly on-court aftermath of LeBron James first Decision, didnt expect Bynum to regain the form that made him an All-Star with the Lakers, but at the very least saw him as a low-risk, high-reward signing capable of sopping up minutes in the middle. He was also diagnosed with a bone bruise to his right knee that was unrelated to the treatments he received. Bynum's actions were condemned by the sports news media, and he was suspended four games for the next season and fined $25,000. Five Lakers rotation players shot more frequently than Bynum per minute, and Bynum barely edged two more. Bynum, who missed the entire 2012-13 season with a knee injury after being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, signed a partially-guaranteed, one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers the following summer. [deleted] 6 yr. ago. I think he was testing the limits of his game, Bryant said. [40], Bynum missed the next 32 games. Bynum did not join his teammates in huddles during multiple timeouts in the fourth quarter, instead sitting by himself toward the end of the bench. Bryant nodded because he has always hoped Bynum would become more of a go-getter like the young Kobe. The demos of the NBA Live reboot were plagued with many issues and when videos of the Laker center freezing at . It appears that Bryant's standard of excellence has rubbed off on Bynum. But the Lakers chose to stay with Andrew Bynum, a decision that would eventually pay off. He offered a simple response when asked about his reactions to news of Bynums injury. "You want to play against your old team always," Bynum said. Denver's defensive strategy in the Lakers-Nuggets playoff series quite clearly communicates they are more afraid of Andrew Bynum than Kobe Bryant. If Bynum has lost his passion for basketball, it's a byproduct of a body that never gave him a fair chance and a system that commodified it at too young an age. You must have a YouTube account/email to enter. [95] After still not playing through the end of February, it was reported that Bynum's knees had begun to degenerate. Sports: About Bynum suspension, league source tells Yahoo: "He doesn't want to play basketball anymore. Kobe Bryant wasn't convinced because, well, you can never convince Kobe he's not the best option. He acknowledged that his doctor told him in advance that he might need more repair to the knee based on findings once the surgery began. [23], After the season, Coach Pete Newell was impressed with Bynum's development, and stated that teammate Kobe Bryant should back off on his negative treatment of Bynum on the court. The Lakers revised their defense to have big men no longer were responsible for the perimeter against guards coming off screens, and Lakers' defenders would instead funnel the plays inside to Bynum. Kobe wouldn't be in a better place. NBA centers physical anomalies from the rest of mankind, but the internal structure of Bynum's body never caught up with the rest of him. [35] On October 30, 2008, he agreed to sign a 4-year, $58million contract with the Lakers. Still, Bynum's psyche was never the real part of him that had an adversarial relationship with the game. The odds of winning are dependent on the number of entries. LeBron James, Miami Heat. Ive been there.. It was the case when he missed all of last season in Philadelphia, a year in which his last reported injury was sustained while bowling. Neither did the immediate reaction by those both inside and outside of the NBA. On the next play, Bynum spun past O'Neal and dunked the ball. "I think Dwight is a great player, but he's going to have to get accustomed to playing with Kobe and not touching the ball every single play," Bynum said. Kobe Bryant never let injuries get in the way of his pursuit of championships or individual excellence. He shared success with his fellow prep-to-pros product .

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