andrew bynum on kobe death
Bynum's actions were condemned by the sports news media, and he was suspended four games for the next season and fined $25,000. However, Bynum struggled to gain the respect of Kobe Bryant. Bynums last day with the Cavaliers, needless to say, will live in league infamy forever. [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. Indeed, he chose to put off surgery until after the season. The Lakers wouldn't be in a better place. He demanded his teammates to live up to his standards and fight through the pain. Bynum has an MRI scheduled for Thursday in New York City to examine both of his knees. Void in ONT. Bynum has yet to be able to run, however. Andrew Bynum Accolades while with Kobe: NBA champion in 2009 and 2010, All-Star in 2012, All-NBA 2nd Team in 2012. Five Lakers rotation players shot more frequently than Bynum per minute, and Bynum barely edged two more. 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. OAKLAND - I asked Kobe Bryant what he thought about Andrew Bynum launching that 3-pointer that got him benched by Lakers coach Mike Brown on Tuesday night. [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. Surprise: Andrew Bynum didn't work out in Cleveland. "I just think it's something I have to go through.". [94] Since training camp, Bynum had been firm that he would make his debut for Philadelphia, and had targeted the All-Star break for his return. On March 20, Bynum was suspended for two games by the NBA for a flagrant foul on Michael Beasley of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by YouTube* Andrew Bynum? Howard lacked that conditioning: in Orlando, he'd never had to defer to anyone but Stan Van Gundy, and he got over that eventually. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Eligibility restrictions apply. Andrew Bynum (born October 27, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. 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. On April 5, in a loss to the Utah Jazz, he grabbed a career high 23 rebounds. Jackson was limiting Bynum's minutes in an attempt to minimize his risk of injury. [95] After still not playing through the end of February, it was reported that Bynum's knees had begun to degenerate.