Andrew Bynum
![]() Bynum with theLos Angeles Lakersin 2012 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Plainsboro Township, New Jersey,U.S. | October 27, 1987
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)[a] |
Listed weight | 285 lb (129 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | St. Joseph(Metuchen, New Jersey) |
NBA draft | 2005:1st round, 10th overall pick |
Selected by theLos Angeles Lakers | |
Playing career | 2005–2014 |
Position | Center |
Number | 17, 21 |
Career history | |
2005–2012 | Los Angeles Lakers |
2013–2014 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
2014 | Indiana Pacers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 4,822 (11.5 ppg) |
Rebounds | 3,221 (7.7 rpg) |
Blocks | 657 (1.6 bpg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Statsat Basketball-Reference.com | |
Andrew Bynum(born October 27, 1987) is an American former professionalbasketballplayer. He played the majority of his career with theLos Angeles Lakersof theNational Basketball Association(NBA). After they selected him in the first round of the2005 NBA draftwith the 10th overall pick, the 7-foot (2.1 m)centerwon twoNBA championshipswith the team in 2009 and 2010. He was named anAll-Starand selected to theAll-NBA Teamin 2012.
Bynum was anAll-Americanplayer inhigh schoolbefore he decided to forgo college and enter the NBA. He made his NBA debut with the Lakers six days after his 18th birthday, and remains theyoungest player ever to play in an NBA game.After seven seasons with the Lakers, he was traded to thePhiladelphia 76ersin 2012 as part of a four-team deal that sent All-Star centerDwight Howardto Los Angeles. Bynum missed the entire 2012–13 season because of knee problems. He signed as afree agentwith theCleveland Cavaliers,where he briefly played before being traded to theChicago Bulls,who subsequently released him. He then signed with theIndiana Pacersfor the remainder of the 2013–14 season.
Early years
[edit]Bynum was born inPlainsboro Township, New Jersey.[2]His parents, Ernest Bynum and Janet McCoy, divorced when he was a one year old.[3]He spent summers visiting his father inNorth Carolina.Bynum has one older brother, Corey.[4][5]
High school career
[edit]Bynum attendedSt. Joseph High School,inMetuchen, New Jerseyduring his junior and senior year. For most of his freshman year, he attendedWest Windsor-Plainsboro High School Northlocated in Plainsboro, New Jersey. For the remainder of his freshman year and his sophomore year he attendedSolebury SchoolinSolebury, Pennsylvania.[6]In hisjunior yearof high school Bynum averaged 16.0points,13.0rebounds,and 6.0blocks.As a senior, he averaged 22.4points,16.8reboundsand 5.3blocksper game.[7]During his junior and senior year atSt. Joseph High School,Bynum finished his high school career averaging 19.2points,14.9rebounds,and 5.6blocksin 32 appearances.[8]He played in the 2005McDonald's All-Americangame where he tallied 9pointsand 5rebounds.[9]He originally planned to attend theUniversity of Connecticuton a basketball scholarship; however, the 17-year-old made the decision to godirectly into the NBAand made himself eligible for the2005 NBA draft,[10]where he was selected by theLos Angeles Lakers.
Professional career
[edit]Los Angeles Lakers (2005–2012)
[edit]Rookie season
[edit]![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/56/Andrew_Bynum.jpg/170px-Andrew_Bynum.jpg)
In the 2005 NBA draft, Bynum was selected 10th overall by theLos Angeles Lakers.At age 17 years, 244 days, Bynum was 12 days younger thanJermaine O'Neal,the previous youngest player drafted by an NBA team.[11]After selecting him in the draft, the Lakers hiredHall-of-FamerKareem Abdul-Jabbarto work with Bynum.[12]Bynum played in a preseason game at 17 years old making him the first player to play in the NBA at 17 years of age. On November 2, 2005, during the Lakers' season opener against theDenver Nuggets,Bynum played six minutes and became the youngest player ever to play in an NBA game at age 18 years, 6 days.[13][14]During the game, he missed his two field goal attempts but had two rebounds and two blocks.[15]Inhis 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.
In a game against theMiami Heaton January 16, 2006, Bynum matched up against former Laker centerShaquille O'Nealfor the first time. At one point, O'Neal dunked over Bynum on a putback attempt. On the next play, Bynum spun past O'Neal and dunked the ball. He then ran down the court and shoved O'Neal with his elbow, who retaliated by elbowing Bynum's upper chest. TeammateKobe Bryantquickly stepped in between the two. Both Bynum and O'Neal receivedtechnical foulsfor the incident.[17]
2006–07 season
[edit]With Lakers centersChris MihmandKwame Browninjured at the start of2006–07,Bynum was the starting center for the first 15 games of the season.[18]In his first career start, he scored 18 points and had nine rebounds against thePhoenix Sunson October 31, 2006.[19]His first careerdouble-doubleon November 7 included a season-high 20 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks against theMinnesota Timberwolves.On January 26, 2007, he had a career-high seven blocks and a season-high 16 rebounds against theCharlotte Bobcats.[20][21]He played in all 82 games during the season and started 53, finishing with averages of 7.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in just over 21 minutes per game.[22]During the season, theNew Jersey Netswere interested in acquiring Bynum forJason Kidd.[23]
After the season, CoachPete Newellwas impressed with Bynum's development, and stated that teammate Kobe Bryant should back off on his negative treatment of Bynum on the court.[24]Bryant was also shown on an infamous amateur video saying that center Bynum should have been traded for Kidd.[25][26] TheIndiana Pacersalso made a trade offer for Bynum.[27]The Lakers would exercise a fourth-year contract option on Bynum.[28]
2007–08 season
[edit]![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/BynumLAL.jpg/170px-BynumLAL.jpg)
Bynum helped the Lakers start to a 26–11 record, which was at the time the best record in the Pacific Division. Bynum played 35 games and started in 25 games during the season. OnChristmasDay against thePhoenix Suns,he made 11-of-13 shots for 28 points to complement 12 boards, 4assistsand 2 blocks.
On January 13, 2008, he suffered an injury during a game against theMemphis Grizzlies.Bynum partially dislocated his left kneecap when he landed awkwardly on teammateLamar Odom's left foot while attempting to grab a rebound.[29]After Bynum's injury, the Lakers acquiredPau Gasolfrom the Memphis Grizzlies.
In March, there were reports that he could return before the end of the2007–08 seasonor the first round of the playoffs;[30][31]however, Lakers coachPhil Jacksonsaid that he did not foresee Bynum making serious contributions any time soon in April.[32]In May, rumors about his return were put to rest when Bynum underwentarthroscopic surgeryon his kneecap.[33]He missed 46 games due to the injury,[34]and finished the season with averages of 13.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks and a.636 field goal percentage. Without Bynum, the Lakers made it to the2008 NBA Finals,but lost to theBoston Celticsin six games.
2008–09 season
[edit]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.[35]On October 30, 2008, he agreed to sign a 4-year, $58 million contract with the Lakers.[36]
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Al_Thornton_guarded_by_Andrew_Bynum_cropped.jpg/170px-Al_Thornton_guarded_by_Andrew_Bynum_cropped.jpg)
Bynum set a new career high in scoring with 42 points to go along with 15 rebounds (8 offensive) and 3 blocked shots on January 21, 2009, against theLos Angeles Clippers.[37]On the next night, January 22, versus theWashington Wizardshe scored 23 points to go along with 14 rebounds.[38] On January 27, 2009, in a double overtime loss against theCharlotte Bobcats,Bynum committed a flagrant foul, fracturing the rib and subsequently collapsing the lung ofGerald Wallaceof the Bobcats.[39] While playing against theMemphis Grizzlieson January 31, 2009,Kobe Bryanthad an off balanced shot, fell and collided with Bynum's right knee, resulting in a right knee sprain. On February 2, 2009, it was revealed that Bynum had suffered a torn MCL in his right knee and would be out 8–12 weeks. This was the second straight year that Bynum had suffered a knee injury against the Grizzlies. He had averaged 26pointsand 14reboundsin his previous five games, posting five straightdouble-doubles.[40]
Bynum missed the next 32 games.[34]On April 9, 2009, he returned from injury in a home game against theDenver Nuggets.Bynum went 0–2 in the first half, but finished with 7–11 by the end of the game. With the 21 minutes that Bynum played, he scored 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.[41]Still recovering from his knee injury, he played in the playoffs wearing an awkward knee brace.[42][43]He was not the same player,[34][44]averaging 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds while often in foul trouble.[42][45]The Lakers advanced to the2009 NBA Finalsagainst theOrlando Magic.Although Bynum averaged just 19 minutes against the Magic and their centerDwight Howard,the Lakers won the championship.[43][45]
2009–10 season
[edit]In the2010 NBA playoffs,Bynum injured his knee in game 6 against theOklahoma City Thunderin the first round.[46]It was the third consecutive season his knee injuries impacted the Lakers postseason.[44]However, he kept on playing, and the Lakers won their second championship in a row.[47]Postponing surgery until after the playoffs, Bynum appeared in all 23 of the Lakers' playoff games, averaging 8.6 points and 6.9 rebounds. TeammatePau Gasolcalled Bynum's "tenacity remarkable. He gave his best. He sacrificed himself in order to help the team and have a better chance to win the championship."[48]
Before having surgery on his knee, Bynum attended the2010 World Cupin South Africa and vacationed in Europe.[49]"It's not the most serious (injury)", Bynum said of his torn meniscus. "I'm going to get it taken care of, and then everything is supposed to be cool."[48]Bynum underwent surgery on July 28.[49]
2010–11 season
[edit]![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/20110111_Manny_Harris.jpg/220px-20110111_Manny_Harris.jpg)
A longer than expected recovery period was needed for Bynum's surgery that caused him to miss the beginning of the2010–11 NBA season.Bynum gave the Lakers advance notice hours, not weeks, before the opening of training camp. 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. Bynum said he would make the same decision again to delay the surgery until after his vacation, even with the knowledge that it would cost him a portion of the upcoming regular season.[50]Kevin Ding of theOrange County Registerand Michael Rosenberg ofSports Illustratedcriticized Bynum for his summer activities and not expecting complications based on his history with injuries and recovery time.[50][51]
Bynum came off the bench in his first game of the season on December 14 in a 103–89 win over the Wizards. He finished with 17 minutes, 1-of-5 from the field, seven points, four rebounds and two blocks. "I feel light-years better than back [in game 7 of 2010 NBA Finals]", he said.[52]In his first 24 games played during the season, Bynum averaged 24.6 minutes per game and 27.4 minutes in 17 games as a starter. Jackson was limiting Bynum's minutes in an attempt to minimize his risk of injury.[53]At the All-Star break, Jackson discussed with Bynum that his primary role should be to defend and rebound—not score. It was a role Bynum had previously resisted.[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.[55][56]As the Lakers went 8–0 after the All-Star break, Bynum had 10 or more rebounds five times and blocked three or more shots four times while the Lakers held opponents to just 87 points per game. The Lakers revised their defense to have big men no longer be responsible for the perimeter, defending guards coming off screens, and instead have Lakers' defenders funnel the players inside to Bynum.[57]
On March 14, Bynum tied his career high in rebounds with 18 against Howard and the Magic.[58]
On March 20, Bynum was suspended for two games by the NBA for a flagrant foul onMichael Beasleyof theMinnesota Timberwolves.
On April 5, in a loss to theUtah Jazz,he grabbed a career-high 23 rebounds.[59]
On April 12 against theSan Antonio Spurs,Bynum hyper-extended his right knee[60]Amagnetic resonance imaging(MRI) exam revealed he had a bruised knee, and he missed the last game of the regular season.[61]Bynum ended the season averaging 11 points, 12 rebounds and 2.4 blocks after the All-Star break.[54]He returned to the lineup for the start of the playoffs.[62]After the Lakers defeated theNew Orleans Hornetsin the first round, 4–2, Hornets head coachMonty Williamssaid, "Kobe's Kobe, but I thought Bynum decided the series. He was that good."[63]
In the Lakers' second-round playoff series against theDallas Mavericks,Bynum was ejected in the final game of the Mavericks' four-game sweep for aflagrant foulonJ. J. Bareamoments after teammateLamar Odomwas ejected for foulingDirk Nowitzki.Bynum's actions were condemned by the sports news media, and he was suspended four games for the next season and fined $25,000.[64][65]
2011–12 season
[edit]![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Kobe_Bryant%2C_Andrew_Bynum.jpg/220px-Kobe_Bryant%2C_Andrew_Bynum.jpg)
Jackson retired from coaching after2010–11,andMike Brownwas hired as his replacement. During Brown's interview for the position, Lakers executiveJim Busssaid Bynum needed to receive the ball inside, and Brown planned for Bynum to get the ball "more than what he did in the past." The new coach believed Bynum could become anAll-Star,and perennial All-Star centerYao Minghad retired andTim Duncan's skills were declining.[66]In his first game of the season after serving his suspension, Bynum scored 29 points on 13 for 18 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds, leading the Lakers to a 92–89 victory over theDenver Nuggets.[67]
On January 3 against theHouston Rockets,Bynum had 21 points and 22 rebounds in the first 20–20 game of his career.[68]He was selected as a starter to his firstAll-Star Game.[69]Bynum was awarded Western Conference Player of the Week honors for the second time of his young career for games played Monday, March 12, through Sunday, March 18. He led the Lakers to a 3–1 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).[70]On March 28 against theGolden State Warriors,Bynum was benched by coach Mike Brown for the remainder of the third quarter after attempting an ill-advisedthree-point field goalwith 10:05 left and the Lakers leading 56–50. 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.[71][72][73]He was fined by the team around $7,500 for his actions.[74][75]About a week later, he was again not involved in timeouts against an undermannedNew Orleans Hornetsteam, explaining afterwards that he was resting and "getting my Zen on."[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.[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). He also finished with the third-highest field-goal percentage in the league and 6th overall in blocks per game. Bynum ended the season tied with Oklahoma City All-Star guardRussell Westbrookat 10th overall in Player Efficiency Rating (PER) with a PER of 23.00.[78]Bynum only missed one game the entire season due to injury (ankle).[79][80]He became widely mentioned along with Howard as being the top center playing in the NBA.[81][82][83]
In a 103–88 win against the Nuggets in the opening game of the playoffs, Bynum had atriple-doublewith 10 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 blocked shots. The blocked shots brokeKareem Abdul-Jabbar's franchise record of nine, and tied the NBA playoff record set byMark EatonandHakeem Olajuwon.[84]After the Lakers led the series 3–1, Bynum said, "Close-out games are actually kind of easy."[85]The Lakers eventually won the series 4–3 with Bynum contributing a career playoff-high 18 rebounds in game 7.[86]
Cleveland Cavaliers (2013–2014)
[edit]![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Bynum_In_Philly_cropped.jpg)
On June 4, 2012, the Lakers exercised their $16.1 million team option on Bynum's contract for the2012–13 season.[74][87]On August 10, he was traded to thePhiladelphia 76ersin a four-team deal that also sentDwight Howardfrom the Magic to the Lakers andAndre Iguodalafrom the 76ers to theDenver Nuggets.[88]The Magic decided against receiving Bynum due to concerns over his knees and his upcomingfree agentstatus.[89][90]
About a week before training camp, Bynum underwentOrthokinetreatments on both of his knees to stimulate healing for his arthritis. 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. He was also diagnosed with a bone bruise to his right knee that was unrelated to the treatments he received.[91][92]He did not practice or play with the team prior to the season, and suffered another setback after injuring his left knee whilebowling.[93]In November, Sixers general managerTony DiLeosaid Bynum's knees had worsened since the trade, and Bynum was declared out indefinitely.[94]Since training camp, Bynum had been firm that he would make his debut for Philadelphia, and had targeted theAll-Star breakfor his return.[95]After still not playing through the end of February, it was reported that Bynum's knees had begun to degenerate.[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.[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.[98]
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cc/Andrew_Bynum_Marcin_Gortat.jpg/170px-Andrew_Bynum_Marcin_Gortat.jpg)
On July 19, 2013, Bynum signed with theCleveland Cavaliers.[99]Reportedly, the incentive-laden contract could pay him up to $24.79 million over two years.[100]On October 30, 2013, he made his debut for the Cavaliers recording 3 points and 3 rebounds in 8 minutes of play.[101]On November 30, Bynum set season highs of 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 blocks in a 97–93 victory over theChicago Bulls.[102]However, he also struggled at times, shooting 0–11 from the field with no points in 22 minutes in a loss toDetroit.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.[104]
On January 7, 2014, the Cavaliers traded Bynum, a future first-round draft pick, two future second-round picks, and the option to swap first-round picks in2015to theChicago BullsforLuol Deng.[105]The same day, he was waived by the Bulls in asalary capmove that was projected to save Chicago more than $20 million and provide relief from paying the NBA'sluxury tax.[106]During his time with the Cavaliers, Bynum averaged 8.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in 20 minutes of play.[107]
Indiana Pacers (2014)
[edit]On February 1, 2014, Bynum signed with theIndiana Pacersfor the remainder of the season. He was expected to back up All-Star centerRoy Hibbertalong withIan Mahinmi.[108][109]CoachFrank Vogelplanned to give Bynum one to two weeks of practice before evaluating if he was ready to play.[110]
On March 11, 2014, Bynum made his Pacers debut with 8 points and 10 rebounds in 15 minutes in a 94–83 win over the Boston Celtics.[111]He appeared in only two games before Indiana declared him out indefinitely with swelling and soreness in his right knee;[112]he missed the remainder of the regular season.[113]On May 7, before game 2 of the second round of the2014 NBA playoffsagainst Washington, the Pacers announced that Bynum would miss the remainder of the season and would no longer be involved in team activities.[114][115]As late as 2018, Bynum was still working on an attempted NBA comeback.[116]
NBA career statistics
[edit]GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goalpercentage | 3P% | 3-point field goalpercentage | FT% | Free throwpercentage |
RPG | Reboundsper game | APG | Assistsper game | SPG | Stealsper game |
BPG | Blocksper game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
† | Won anNBA championship | * | Led the league |
Regular season
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2005–06 | L.A. Lakers | 46 | 0 | 7.3 | .402 | .000 | .296 | 1.7 | .2 | .1 | .5 | 1.6 |
2006–07 | L.A. Lakers | 82* | 53 | 21.9 | .558 | .000 | .668 | 5.9 | 1.1 | .1 | 1.6 | 7.8 |
2007–08 | L.A. Lakers | 35 | 25 | 28.8 | .636 | .000 | .695 | 10.2 | 1.7 | .3 | 2.1 | 13.1 |
2008–09† | L.A. Lakers | 50 | 50 | 28.9 | .560 | .000 | .707 | 8.0 | 1.4 | .4 | 1.8 | 14.3 |
2009–10† | L.A. Lakers | 65 | 65 | 30.4 | .570 | .000 | .739 | 8.3 | 1.0 | .5 | 1.4 | 15.0 |
2010–11 | L.A. Lakers | 54 | 47 | 27.8 | .574 | .000 | .660 | 9.4 | 1.4 | .4 | 2.0 | 11.3 |
2011–12 | L.A. Lakers | 60 | 60 | 35.2 | .558 | .200 | .692 | 11.8 | 1.4 | .5 | 1.9 | 18.7 |
2013–14 | Cleveland | 24 | 19 | 20.0 | .419 | .000 | .762 | 5.3 | 1.1 | .3 | 1.2 | 8.4 |
2013–14 | Indiana | 2 | 0 | 18.0 | .409 | .000 | .714 | 9.5 | 1.0 | .0 | 2.0 | 11.5 |
Career | 418 | 319 | 25.6 | .556 | .111 | .690 | 7.7 | 1.2 | .3 | 1.6 | 11.5 | |
All-Star | 1 | 1 | 5.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .0 |
Playoffs
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | L.A. Lakers | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
2007 | L.A. Lakers | 5 | 0 | 11.0 | .533 | .000 | .400 | 4.6 | .0 | .0 | .4 | 4.0 |
2009† | L.A. Lakers | 23 | 18 | 17.4 | .457 | .000 | .651 | 3.7 | .4 | .3 | .9 | 6.3 |
2010† | L.A. Lakers | 23 | 23 | 24.4 | .537 | .000 | .679 | 6.9 | .5 | .3 | 1.6 | 8.6 |
2011 | L.A. Lakers | 10 | 10 | 32.0 | .543 | .000 | .833 | 9.6 | .8 | .5 | 1.4 | 14.4 |
2012 | L.A. Lakers | 12 | 12 | 37.6 | .477 | .000 | .783 | 11.1 | 1.5 | .4 | 3.1 | 16.7 |
Career | 74 | 63 | 24.2 | .502 | .000 | .720 | 6.7 | .6 | .3 | 1.5 | 9.5 |
See also
[edit]- List of National Basketball Association single-game rebounding leaders
- List of National Basketball Association single-game blocks leaders
Notes
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