bynum says knee is 100%

Iamabeasttt · Post #1 » by **Iamabeasttt** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:39 pm

Lakers center Andrew Bynum looked fit and said he is feeling healthy and ready to help the team defend the NBA championship.

Bynum, who has had problems with his right and left knee the last two seasons, said he might wear a brace on both knees this season.

Bynum missed 46 games during the 2007-08 season with a left knee injury. He missed 32 games last season with a torn ligament in his right knee. Bynum came back this season and played in the playoffs, but he was not the same player.

"Everything is fine with the knee," Bynum said Tuesday during the Lakers' media at the team's training facility. "The knee is 100%. I'll have to wear a brace for the rest of my career."

Bynum said his goal is to be an All-Star this season.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_ ... g-fit.html

Lakers05 · Post #2 » by **Lakers05** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:19 pm

He said this last year too. However, this time I'll believe him, as he had surgery way back in January, so he should be ready to dominate right from the start.

96 Til Infiniti · Post #3 » by **96 Til Infiniti** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:14 pm

As long as he's not shaving stars on his head, we should be alright.

Post #4 » by **dockingsched** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:09 am

hopefully he can find a brace that doesn't seemingly restrict his movement so much.

laduane1 · Post #5 » by **laduane1** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:01 am

He should wear some form of knee pads or something just to help.

CowsMoo · Post #6 » by **CowsMoo** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:38 am

He should also wear a hat.

Anklebreaker702 · Post #7 » by **Anklebreaker702** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:48 pm

This is what we need. His maturity from a good player to a very good & hopefully a great player will lenghthen our run.

The Skyhook · Post #8 » by **The Skyhook** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:04 pm

He should wear a pair of goggles also

hermes · Post #9 » by **hermes** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:22 pm

CowsMoo wrote:He should also wear a hat.

and knee high striped socks!

El Hardee · Post #10 » by **El Hardee** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:12 pm

dcash4 wrote:hopefully he can find a brace that doesn't seemingly restrict his movement so much.

They make some great knee braces these days, I tore my lcl and had a custom brace made, I grappled with it for about a month and it felt pretty good, and there is much more leg movement in BJJ than hoops. Gary Coleman should be just fine.

Anklebreaker702 · Post #11 » by **Anklebreaker702** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:43 pm

El Hardee wrote:
dcash4 wrote:hopefully he can find a brace that doesn't seemingly restrict his movement so much.
They make some great knee braces these days, I tore my lcl and had a custom brace made, I grappled with it for about a month and it felt pretty good, and there is much more leg movement in BJJ than hoops. Gary Coleman should be just fine.

Thought I was the only 1 who noticed. :lol:

Lakers05 · Post #12 » by **Lakers05** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:17 pm

Someone should tell him that he should just wear both. The restricted movements will be compensated by the fact that he can play without any worry about getting injured. He can take them off during the postseason if necessary.

El Hardee · Post #13 » by **El Hardee** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:14 pm

"What choo tawkin bout, Willis?"

Anklebreaker702 · Post #14 » by **Anklebreaker702** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:29 pm

El Hardee wrote:"What choo tawkin bout, Willis?"

What choo tawkin bout Philip? :lol:

Post #15 » by **snaquille oatmeal** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:53 pm

Anklebreaker702 · Post #16 » by **Anklebreaker702** » Thu Oct 1, 2009 12:33 am

Leave it to Snaq :lol:

Sedale Threatt · Post #17 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Thu Oct 1, 2009 6:58 pm

Just want to see Andrew worry about dominating the glass and the defensive paint. Those should be his only goals for this season. Any pouting about touches or playing time is unecessary.

Lakers05 · Post #18 » by **Lakers05** » Thu Oct 1, 2009 7:34 pm

From what I've seen, I think Bynum can probably get 10 boards, 2.5 blks, and probably 14-16 points, and on this Lakers team, that's very good. That would qualify as All-Star. I think he'll need to add more muscles to reach superstar.