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llow me to formally introduce myself; I am Dr. Sean Zarzana (Dr. Z), Andrew’s personal trainer. I am pleased to report that Andrew has earned a Sunday day of rest after 10 straight days of grueling re-conditioning. He arrived in Atlanta late on the 23rd of July and wasted no time beginning his training the next morning.



Andrew wanted me to share with all of you what the last ten days have looked like from his perspective. It all begins on the track at about 7:30-8:00 a.m. each morning for a serious hour and a half workout. We must begin early because after all,....... this is “Hotlanta” and after 9:30 a.m. one could practically melt! Immediately following extensive work on the track we move on to resistance (weight) training in the weight room for about a one-hour session. Basketball is the last activity for the morning/afternoon session and varies from one to three hours. Later that evening he is again put to the test for one more conditioning activity which usually lasts for about an hour and a half. That only leaves time for healthy eating and much needed sleep. This guy is a serious worker; you almost can’t give him enough.



At lunch on Saturday, Andrew said something that made me realize that he’s back. While eating grilled chicken and green beans he was cradling a basketball as if he were holding an infant in his arms. (Keep in mind, this was in the middle of a fairly busy restaurant). He excitedly yet softly spoke the following words, “Yo Z I can’t wait for this season.” There is a look in his eyes and a confidence in his workouts that should get all in Lakerland really excited.

Check back as we will update his workouts and progress from time to time!

Erik Eleven wrote:I just hope this message is pure and has nothing to do with contract negotiations. Given how his agent has been weaseling and manipulating lately, it's hard not to at least wonder if he put this in motion. One shouldn't have to question the authenticity of a little blog entry like this by Dr Z just because of a rotten agent. He should get a new agent, right now. Until then, I'll celebrate his conditioning when I see him in training camp. Why not write it himself? Something smells fishy.

Erik Eleven wrote:I just hope this message is pure and has nothing to do with contract negotiations. Given how his agent has been weaseling and manipulating lately, it's hard not to at least wonder if he put this in motion. One shouldn't have to question the authenticity of a little blog entry like this by Dr Z just because of a rotten agent. He should get a new agent, right now. Until then, I'll celebrate his conditioning when I see him in training camp. Why not write it himself? Something smells fishy.

Kno wrote:

Erik Eleven wrote:I just hope this message is pure and has nothing to do with contract negotiations. Given how his agent has been weaseling and manipulating lately, it's hard not to at least wonder if he put this in motion. One shouldn't have to question the authenticity of a little blog entry like this by Dr Z just because of a rotten agent. He should get a new agent, right now. Until then, I'll celebrate his conditioning when I see him in training camp. Why not write it himself? Something smells fishy.

Because he's out pumping that iron as we speak!



Really though, I doubt there are ulterior motives behind this blog entry. I mean, its not like Drew's contract offer has to be made within the next week or something. Lakers will still have a chance to see him play, and will reward him with a contract accordingly, regardless of what some blog in the offseason says about his workout routines.

The Lakers will offer him a contract solely based off his production on the court. A blog entry in the offseason by his trainer will not change what he will/will not recieve.

djericho wrote:I need to see a pic of the new and improved Bynum... c'mon where are they hiding this guy that no one has a pic for us to judge how his workouts are going?