Bynum has knee drained again

Post #1 » by **dockingsched** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:03 pm

http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/2010/ ... ain/38137/

BOSTON — When Andrew Bynum left TD Garden on Thursday night, he said draining fluid from his swollen right knee was an option he was unlikely to choose, but Bynum was soon convinced that it was worth a try.

Bynum had his knee drained again in the early morning hours Friday — just as he did before the NBA Finals began when his knee didn’t seem to be responding to other sorts of treatment — in hopes of regaining mobility and function. Bynum also had another MRI on the knee later Friday afternoon with Lakers team doctor Steve Lombardo, and the results showed no new damage. The MRI results were sent for Bynum’s personal physician, David Altchek, to review also.

“Nothing new at all,” Lakers spokesman John Black said.

Bynum is officially listed as questionable for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, although the Lakers remain optimistic that he’ll be able to play and Bynum has said he will be ready. He will continue with his array of other types of treatment to minimize swelling in his knee, which needs surgery to repair torn cartilage.

Jase · Post #2 » by **Jase** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:44 pm

Poor dude can't catch a break.

RocketPower23 · Post #3 » by **RocketPower23** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:53 pm

Just two more wins 'Drew, that's all we need. Fight and determination, the team should follow Bynum's suit.

dropbowsonem_25 · Post #4 » by **dropbowsonem_25** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:00 am

im really proud he's toughing through this, god know we need him to neutralize, i dont believe im saying this , big baby lol. its funny during one game Rivers got made at nate b/c he gave it to baby vs bynum. his exact words were "dont give it to him, thats a tough matchup against bynum". but against odom this loser is looking like tim duncan albeit after 1month in a krispy cream factory.

TommyTheCat · Post #5 » by **TommyTheCat** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:13 am

i think this will be good for him and the lakers. he definitely was having issues last night. the guy's trying his best and obviously playing through a pretty good injury. he's really showing heart

stunnar0b · Post #6 » by **stunnar0b** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:29 am

prepare for bynum to sit sundays game

twix2500 · Post #7 » by **twix2500** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:06 am

Tried to tell you, his injuries are permanent, he has a CHRONIC injury. It cant be fix only treated, thru therapy.

TylersLakers · Post #8 » by **TylersLakers** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:07 am

Anyone dissing Andrew needs to seriously check themselves right now. This guy is doing WHATEVER it takes to play.

2 more Drew.. Finish it up, big guy. We can't win this without you.

Post #9 » by **dockingsched** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:08 am

twix2500 wrote:Tried to tell you, his injuries are permanent, he has a CHRONIC injury. It cant be fix only treated, thru therapy.

what are you going on about? its been known since the day he got hurt that he'd require minor surgery. he's simply postponing it so he can still play and not sit out 3,4,5 weeks.

Asianiac_24 · Post #10 » by **Asianiac_24** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:15 am

I'm really glad to hear this type of determination from Bynum. The rest of the team should follow suit and play every game like its your last

That Nicka · Post #11 » by **That Nicka** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:22 am

Last time he got his knee drained it seemed to help a lot... hopefully he can give us 24-28 minutes on Sunday

kobethegoat · Post #12 » by **kobethegoat** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:23 am

Drew is stepping it up

I wont criticise this guy again if he toughs it out and we win the championship

Drew heart of a champion!!!

chefy · Post #13 » by **chefy** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:27 am

we need you drew...2 more wins!!!

MAMBAEMD · Post #14 » by **MAMBAEMD** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:55 am

Drew is doing his best.
He is playing hurt. Most NBA players would shut it down with this type of injury.
We need his length on the inside, specially defensively.

We are proud of you Drew. Give us your best for two more wins and bring home another ring.

leeyker · Post #15 » by **leeyker** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:08 am

bynum is 22 and he's already have a history of "rusting", can't imagine in a couple more years how well his stock will be.

Lakers need to move on with this guy, get someone like Gortat of Orlando. The guy is big, tall, and fast.

iamworthy · Post #16 » by **iamworthy** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:18 am

The kid is trying. No one can argue that. If anyone wants to question Kobe's leadership, look at Bynum trying to play through injury. Gotta give Bynum credit for trying.

twix2500 · Post #17 » by **twix2500** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:42 am

dcash4 wrote:
twix2500 wrote:Tried to tell you, his injuries are permanent, he has a CHRONIC injury. It cant be fix only treated, thru therapy.

what are you going on about? its been known since the day he got hurt that he'd require minor surgery. he's simply postponing it so he can still play and not sit out 3,4,5 weeks.

Again, that surgery will treat the injury hopefully relieve some pain. But he will continue to have problems. Its sad thou he showed potential to be an elite center. It sucks the that it seems like only the talented big men in the league continue to have problems. I wonder if its due to some of the training that these kids are going thru in their youth. Something similiar to young kids throwing curve balls.

Captain_Caveman · Post #18 » by **Captain_Caveman** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:49 am

I need more updates on Bynum's knee.

As a Celtics fan, I don't feel informed enough about how it is, and how it might be affecting his play.

Is it sad? Lonely? Does it like long walks on the beach? I need to know!

Could one of you guys please set up a Twitter account or something, so we can all get real time updates on it?

Thanks.

iamworthy · Post #19 » by **iamworthy** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 3:04 am

Captain_Caveman wrote:I need more updates on Bynum's knee.

As a Celtics fan, I don't feel informed enough about how it is, and how it might be affecting his play.

Is it sad? Lonely? Does it like long walks on the beach? I need to know!

Could one of you guys please set up a Twitter account or something, so we can all get real time updates on it?

Thanks.

We feel the same way. Will Rondo continue to be mediocre? Has KG seen his best days? Did Ray allen give up in game 3? Tell PP we are going back to LA. Per laker fans, please start twitters on all of these topics. Oh and will the celtics suck next year without their defensive coach being that you guys all wanted Doc Rivers and Danny fired before you got KG! Thanks in advance for you help.

Fencer reregistered · Post #20 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 3:20 am

Captain_Caveman wrote:I need more updates on Bynum's knee.

As a Celtics fan, I don't feel informed enough about how it is, and how it might be affecting his play.

Is it sad? Lonely? Does it like long walks on the beach? I need to know!

Could one of you guys please set up a Twitter account or something, so we can all get real time updates on it?

Thanks.

I agree with the first couple of lines WITHOUT being sarcastic.

It's seems to be a remarkably binary situation -- either the guy can jump and shotblock, or he can't.