"When I see the doctor, hopefully I will be cleared for impact.". On this day in 2012, Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum reminded the Clippers that L.A. was still all about the Lakers. 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. Andrew Bynum suffered a small tear of the meniscus in his right knee during the first round against the Oklahoma City Thunder. You dont see me sitting here trippin or sweatin or anything like that. 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. Gambling Problem? From ages 18-24, Bynum's year-to-year improvements were remarkable. [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. He gave his best. [57], On March 14, Bynum tied his career high in rebounds with 18 against Howard and the Magic.[58]. It was a role Bynum had previously resisted. Brother Aaron Anthony Bynum age 46, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away on December 17, 2020 at his residence. "We all know the amount of talent that he has and he's really worked on it," Bryant said after Bynum finished with 21 points, 22 rebounds and three blocked shots against Houston in registering the first 20-20 game of his career. Bynum has one older brother, Corey.[4][5]. Andrew Bynum Position: Center Shoots: Right 7-0 , 285lb (213cm, 129kg) Born: October 27 , 1987 (Age: 35-184d) in Plainsboro, New Jersey us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 1x All Star 2x NBA Champ 2011-12 All-NBA 17 21 17 SUMMARY Career G 418 PTS 11.5 TRB 7.7 AST 1.2 FG% 55.6 FG3% 11.1 FT% 69.0 eFG% 55.6 PER 19.6 WS 37.4 Bryant played through an assortment of physical maladies. F------ ship his ass out. 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. The 25-year-old Bynum warned that Howard will have to get used to the balancing act of playing alongside Bryant. "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. Bynum was injured upon liberty and never played a minute for Philadelphia. [39] A Lakers team without Bynum certainly could have been more vulnerable. Bryant offered his own way of suggesting that Bynum dig deep and play through the pain. For most of his freshman year, he attended West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North located in Plainsboro, New Jersey. Bynum said he was considering retirement even before this season started, but it would take one hell of a person to turn down $6 million for a few months of work. [54] He returned to the lineup for the start of the playoffs. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He was benched by Mike Brown after waking up one day and deciding that he wanted to shoot threes. .m-sbnation-2014-nfl-playoff-coverage { 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. [3] He spent summers visiting his father in North Carolina. In March, there were reports that he could return before the end of the 200708 season or the first round of the playoffs;[30][31] however, Lakers coach Phil Jackson said that he did not foresee Bynum making serious contributions any time soon in April. 1, and No. After three straight West banners and two consecutive NBA championships, the order was upset whenAndrew Bynum finally usurped Pau Gasol as L.A.'s best big man and perhaps the Lakers' most effective weapon. When the Lakers drafted Bynum, they were coming off their first season since 1996 without Shaquille ONeal on the roster, having traded the three-time NBA Finals MVP in the summer of 2004 to the Miami Heat to essentially give control of the franchise to Kobe Bryant. The Lakers play the Sixers again New Year's Day, so it is very unlikely Bynum will get the opportunity to play against the only other team he's played for in his eight-year career. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and scorers of all time, Bryant won five NBA championships, was an 18-time All . Bynum missed the entire 201213 season because of knee problems. [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 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. Five Lakers rotation players shot more frequently than Bynum per minute, and Bynum barely edged two more. (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. A Lakers team without Bynum certainly could have been more vulnerable. Kobe Bryant never let injuries get in the way of his pursuit of championships or individual excellence. "Actually I'm feeling better and the pain is down in both knees, which is good," Bynum said. Andrew Bynum's irreconcilable differences withbasketball. During the Lakers' run to the 2010 championship, Bynum played every one of the Lakers' 23 playoff games with a torn meniscus in his right knee. "They got injuries and they're not posting the ball, so, that's tough too. [deleted] 6 yr. ago. The Lakers wouldn't be in a better place. This doesn't happen to them. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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 He nodded because Shaquille ONeal never nodded in understanding and certainly not appreciation when the young Kobe was trying to turn his game up and indirectly win more championships. LeBron James, Miami Heat. The player once dubbed "Baby Shaq" got off to a memorable start in his NBA career, being chastised by Kobe Bryant before he ever took the floor and shortly thereafter establishing himself as perhaps the most promising young center in basketball. Bynum returned for the 2008-2009 season with a new four-year, $58 million contract, but another knee injury limited him to 50 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. "Later, I felt I was able to get the ball more and do more things with the ball, so I could definitely see how it could stunt growth.". The Lakers usually don't succumb to the same problems other teams have. Rather than complain about Bryant's shot total compared to his, Bynum put the onus on himself, saying that it's his responsibility to get in better shape and run the floor faster to earn more touches. "It's just a shame. It was a massively important decision, too, because the Lakers needed Bynums interior presence throughout the remainder of those playoffs. As a precaution at the start of camp, the 76ers decided to hold Bynum out from basketball activities for three weeks after he experienced discomfort in his knees. 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. An "obviously disinterested Bynum jacking up wild shots at practice" was the straw that broke the camel's back in Cleveland. It infamously sabotaged his relationship with Shaquille O'Neal, because Bryant never felt like Shaq matched his dedication to the sport and therefore didn't deserve the ball as much as he did. One such injury came during the 2009-10 season, when Kobe suffered an avulsion fracture in his right index finger. .m-sbnation-2014-nfl-playoff-coverage img { LOS ANGELES -- There is a certain standard of excellence that Kobe Bryant chooses to surround himself with. No one likes being in the hospital or the rehab that comes later, even if you're getting paid millions. Sports: Fear the Sword, from before Bynum's suspension, on how his play was hurting the Cavs. Now, 33 years old and in his 16th season, he is gauging the 24-year-old Andrew Bynum's preparedness to be that same torchbearer for excellence as the center embarks on the seventh season of a . It's likely neither will matter one bit when the playoffs begin in April. "Personally I think they traded No. ", If you know anything about Bynum, the math checks out. Andrew Bynum suffered a small tear of the meniscus in his right knee during the first round against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was the case even before that as well, as ananonymous former teammate once said: "Ive never met another player in the league who likes basketball less [than Bynum]. "Obviously I've been off for quite some time now. On January 13, 2008, he suffered an injury during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. intricately detailed in Lee Jenkins' 2011 profile in Sports Illustrated, obviously disinterested Bynum jacking up wild shots at practice. It wasn't the easiest thing for a 19-year-old flung into premature adulthood to hear. Needless to say, he didnt have much to offer when news of Andrew Bynums knee issues arose in May 2010. "The thing that I like about him is that he has an engine inside of him and he wants to do well, he wants to dominate. Another team may think they can around Bynum, but the last two years are starting to feel like a death sentence for his basketball career. [43][45], In the 2010 NBA playoffs, Bynum injured his knee in Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. Its also a credo he instilled with teammates. Bynum's actions were condemned by the sports news media, and he was suspended four games for the next season and fined $25,000. Without his bad knees, there's no doubt he would be. I wrote about the Lakers' odd future after Game 3 of that fateful series, about how Bynum was the Kobe to Kobe's Shaq, how Bynum had the fortune of youth on his side and that would eventually lord over Kobe or die tryin'. [59], On April 12 against the San Antonio Spurs, Bynum hyper-extended his right knee [60] A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam revealed he had a bruised knee, and he missed the last game of the regular season. Bynum was born in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey. But that's hardly a bad thing. Indeed, he chose to put off surgery until after the season. [89][90], About a week before training camp, Bynum underwent Orthokine treatments on both of his knees to stimulate healing for his arthritis. Brother Aaron was a member of the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob. Bynum went from the player who made Kobe Bryant want to leave the Lakers in the summer 2007 to the reason he wanted to stay. He had averaged 26 points and 14 rebounds in his previous five games, posting five straight double-doubles. He was picked up by the Indiana Pacers but played just two games as a backup to Roy Hibbert before yet another knee injury ended his season and, ultimately, his career at just 26 years of age. 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. McMenamin: In Bynum, Bryant sees a reflection, 'That was crazy, no cap': How one wild sequence helped the 76ers steal Game 1, 'Aggressive' Harden takes over as 76ers stun C's, Suns' Paul leaves G2 loss with left groin tightness, Horford: Celtics let up defensively with Embiid out, Butler gets treatment on ankle; still iffy for G2, LeBron 'locked in' as rivalry with Steph resumes, Calipari thanks Bryants for package honoring Gigi, 'It's going to be epic': Stephen Curry and LeBron James face off -- again, Tigers coach fumes at Zaire v Dwyane comparisons after loss, Pregame chats, language arts and 'a lot of fines': Inside NBA player-ref dynamics. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He finished with 17 minutes, 1-of-5 from the field, seven points, four rebounds and two blocks. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). It's hard to blame him if his heart wasn't 100 percent in it. Along with taking the jab at Kobe for possibly holding him back over the years, Bynum also sent a message to Dwight Howard claiming that the three-time Defensive Player of the Year will also. Well, just imagine if Anthony Davis, instead of politely requesting a trade, hoisted up half-court shots every time he touched the ball in practice as a means of facilitating his departure from the New Orleans Pelicans. 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. Bryant and the Lakers were gunning for back-to-back championships during the 2009-10 season, but a late injury to young center Andrew Bynum threatened to derail their title hopes. 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. Beans willingness to gut it out during those Finals set the tone for the remainder of his career. [99] Reportedly, the incentive-laden contract could pay him up to $24.79 million over two years. [106] During his time with the Cavaliers, Bynum averaged 8.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in 20 minutes of play. ", Bryant was very supportive of Bynum in his comments, calling the 7-footer "really a special player at both ends of the floor." 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, Rick Carlisle blasts New York media in support of Mike Woodson. [76][77] Bynum finished the regular season with career highs in minutes per game (tied NBA 24th overall), rebounds per game (NBA 3rd overall), and points per game (NBA 20th overall). But while Bynum might have seen a decreased workload, he still played an imperative role in the frontcourt. That spirit is one that Bryant will usually support, I said. 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. So, I mean, that's true. All told, Bynum appeared in just 418 regular season games from 2005-2014, averaging 11.5 points on 55.6%. What's really difficult is feigning enjoyment out of something that causes your entire body to ache. Bynum averaged 21.8pts,16.8rebs & 1.5blks as the Lakers went 4-0. "It doesn't really matter to me where I play as long as I get to," Bynum said. It's weird because the Lakers are so typically a team above fate of the trying sort. 1 for No. He was expected to back up All-Star center Roy Hibbert along with Ian Mahinmi. 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. So throughout the season, as Bynum gnashed, Kobe continued to shoot more than twice as frequently as the center. But by the end of his time in L.A., Bynum felt that Bryant's ball-dominant ways hurt his development as one of the league's best centers. 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. [37] On the next night, January 22, versus the Washington Wizards he scored 23 points to go along with 14 rebounds. He was traded to the Chicago Bulls in January 2014 and immediately waived to clear salary-cap space. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [44] However, he kept on playing, and the Lakers won their second championship in a row. Kobe would still have suffered a horrid injury, come back in 2013, signed a giant extension and gotten injured again. [67], On January 3 against the Houston Rockets, Bynum had 21 points and 22 rebounds in the first 2020 game of his career. [88] The Magic decided against receiving Bynum due to concerns over his knees and his upcoming free agent status. [70] On March 28 against the Golden State Warriors, Bynum was benched by coach Mike Brown for the remainder of the third quarter after attempting an ill-advised three-point field goal with 10:05 left and the Lakers leading 5650. While Bynum has been sidelined, he's paid attention to the struggles of his former team. Kentucky's Julius Randle is seen as one of the top prospects in the loaded 2014 draft, but one key measurable throws a lot of doubt on whether his game will translate from college to the pros. He played the majority of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the 2005 NBA draft, Bynum was selected 10th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. [53] At the All-Star break, Jackson discussed with Bynum that his primary role should be to defend and reboundnot score. I don't know when I'll be back. [93] In November, Sixers general manager Tony DiLeo said Bynum's knees had worsened since the trade, and Bynum was declared out indefinitely. After a while, it started to feel like a taunt. When you're 7-feet tall, coordinated and have soft hands, the game chooses the player as much as the player chooses the game. He then ran down the court and shoved O'Neal with his elbow, who retaliated by elbowing Bynum's upper chest. For the remainder of his freshman year and his sophomore year he attended Solebury School in Solebury, PA.[6] He played in the 2005 McDonald's All-American game where he tallied 9 points and 5 rebounds. Bryant is playing with a torn ligament in his right (shooting) wrist that he hurt only two weeks ago, yet he has played in all seven of the Lakers' regular-season games since then. Shaq ripped a giant lasagna fart on the air and had to air out the studio, The entire NFL screwed up by letting the Eagles win the draft so easily. [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. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). [15] In his second season, Bynum was still the youngest player in the league,[16] due to his draft year being the last that a player could be drafted straight out of high school. On January 26, 2007, he had a career-high seven blocks and a season-high 16 rebounds against the Charlotte Bobcats. He never liked it that much in first place. On December 28, Bynum was suspended indefinitely by the Cavaliers for conduct detrimental to the team;[103] he had been thrown out of practice after shooting the ball every time he received it, regardless of how far he was from the basket. "Same thing with me and Shaq (Shaquille O'Neal). 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. Fun fact: he was booed on opening night that year by Lakers fans. 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. PHILADELPHIA -- Andrew Bynum played seven seasons with Kobe Bryant as his teammate before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer. [68] He was selected as a starter to his first All-Star Game. [114][115] As late as 2018, Bynum was still working on an attempted NBA comeback.[116]. Eberhardt: What do NBA assistant coaches do during games? Andrew Bynum Accolades while with Kobe: NBA champion in 2009 and 2010, All-Star in 2012, All-NBA 2nd Team in 2012. 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, Rick Carlisle blasts New York media in support of Mike Woodson, Andrew Bynum suspended indefinitely by Cavaliers, City of Cleveland wasn't an issue for Bynum, Joel Embiid injury updates: 76ers star out for Celtics Game 1 with knee sprain, NBA Scores: Steph Curry erupts to send Warriors into second round, The Grizzlies humbling NBA Playoff run could be the best thing for their future, NBA Playoffs 2023: Bracket, start dates, TV times, matchups, scores for second round, NBA Scores: Jamal Murray fuels Nuggets Game 1 domination of Suns, 2023 NBA playoffs round two preview: Nuggets vs Suns. Kobe Bean Bryant (/ k o b i / KOH-bee; August 23, 1978 - January 26, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. Bryant pushed ONeal, who scored 25 points, to the point that ONeal screamed at Bryant that night for not passing to him: Drop it off!, Thats why Bryant smiled a little when I told him about Bynums rebellious postgame comment about getting Browns message not to take 3-pointers and in the next breath saying boldly: But Im going to take some more., Its somewhat amusing to me, because in some ways the edginess and the chippiness of him make it easy for me to relate to him because I had some of that when I was young, Bryant, 33, said about Bynum, 24. So, its easy for me to see where hes coming from. [46] It was the third consecutive season his knee injuries impacted the Lakers postseason. Without Bynum, the Lakers made it to the 2008 NBA Finals, but lost to the Boston Celtics in six games. He reportedly was constantly disrespectful to his teammates and the coaching staff, and his desire to play the game came into question, which is something that certainly doesnt sit well when Kobe Bryant is on your team. NBA Power Rankings: Can the Warriors join the league's elite? Not that Kobe expected anything less. Bynum attended St. Joseph High School, in Metuchen, New Jersey during his junior and senior year. He then signed with the Indiana Pacers for the remainder of the 201314 season. [95] On March 19, Bynum had season-ending arthroscopic surgery on both knees, ending his 76ers tenure without appearing in a game for the franchise. In Kobe, Bynum had a thick layer of protection from scrutiny. PHILADELPHIA -- Andrew Bynum played seven seasons with Kobe Bryant as his teammate before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer. Bynum would have been in the trainer's room (or the nearest bowling alley). Bryant, who said he met with Bynum for 3-4 minutes after he put up 34 points in the Lakers' 111-98 win over the Sixers, was not offended by his former teammate's remarks. He shared success with his fellow prep-to-pros product, making three NBA Finals, winning two championships and even both being named All-Stars last season. At least Dwight was on the court most of the season. The player once dubbed Baby Shaq got off to a memorable start in his NBA career, being chastised by Kobe Bryant before he ever took the floor and shortly thereafter establishing himself as perhaps the most promising young center in basketball. "You want to play against your old team always," Bynum said. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. In Bynum, Kobe had a great player who was conditioned to defer to the Black Mamba. [96][97], On March 1, with swelling in his right knee, he conceded he might not play by the end of the season, although he said his left knee was fine. [81][82][83], In a 10388 win against the Nuggets in the opening game of the playoffs, Bynum had a triple-double with 10 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 blocked shots.
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