An Appeal for Andrew Bynum to the Wizards

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

All Star John Wall should reach out to Bynum. Kyrie who of what team?

Leonsis should offer a veteran minimum contract to Bynum's agent, with the following reasons:

Washington is the best roster for Bynum.

1. He fills a huge void.

The Wizards have no Hibbert, no Noah, no Bosh/Birdman/Odom; that other rosters have. Gortat is an unrestricted free agent. Nene is a really good PF. Seraphin might be one, too. This roster NEEDS Andrew Bynum the most. The Wizards are on the way up, but they're considered a mediocre team without the dominant big man. For this reason, Bynum is a great fit, regardless of his motivation level.

He and Nene can prolong and extend each other's careers even as part-time players. Both are limited-minutes guys who are great when healthy. They are enough to complete the roster because the Wizards are extremely athletic on the wings. They are going to make it to the playoffs. Seeded 3 to 6, they have a good chance to win a playoff series--with a big man. Bynum might also help them avoid Miami or Indiana in round one, and to battle deep in the playoffs.

2. Bynum can totally redeem his image as a backup C for Washington.

Signing with an up and coming team could make Bynum become perceived as a savior.

3. Washington needs to retain Gortat--Signing Bynum can facilitate an ideal Gortat re-up.

They could make Marcin sign a very reasonable deal by adding Bynum as a minimum salary vet. (Waiving Singleton and dealing Vesely for a future pick would be the best for both young guys.) Bynum can audition for a future deal with the Wizards and the rest of the leagues. He helps to keep Gortat and still be a good player for the Wizards.

4. Bynum needs to show passion for the game.

Teaming with Wall, Beal, Nene, Gortat, Webster, and Ariza would surround him with passionate teammates.

5. Ariza has a ring as Bynum's teammate.

He also has faced Gortat and Nene many times. Emeka Okafor was really good for Washington. Bynum can audition for the league in a no-lose venue.

Commentary
This makes sense! Someone who has the ear of Ted/EG let them know CCJ says this is all they need. Bynum ... and Andre Miller. Nene and Ariza will be ecstatic. Let Wall get all the credit for recruiting both.

Wall's got clout and a bright future as does Bradley Beal. Reach out to agents and family of Bynum and Miller.

Finally, should this come to fruition, pay good old CCJ a nominal commission for "free" advice that you profit from.

**** I will tithe and otherwise put money to some worthy causes.***

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[hands11]

All Star John Wall should reach out to Bynum. Kyrie who of what team?

Leonsis should worry offer a veteran minimum contract, just like what Brooklyn is paying Andray Blatche.

Washington is the best roster for Bynum. The Wizards have no Hibbert, no Noah, no Bosh/Birdman/Odom; that other rosters have. Gortat is an unrestricted free agent. Nene is a really good PF. Seraphin might be one, too.

The Wizards are extremely athletic on the wings. They are going to make it to the playoffs. Seeded 3 to 6, they have a good chance to win a playoff series.

Bynum might be able to totally redeem his image as a backup C for Washington.

Washington needs Gortat. They could make Marcin sign a very reasonable deal by adding Bynum as a minimum salary vet. (Waiving Singleton and dealing Vesely for a future pick would be the best for both young guys.)

Bynum needs to show passion for tgr game, and teaming with Wall, Beal, Nene, Gortat, Webster, and Ariza would surround him with passionate teammates.

I know he's not going to get the Wizards to take a look. They are not going to even think about him.

But this makes sense.

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Actually, not a bad idea at all. Though I doubt the Wizards are even considering it. They are so afraid of the bad egg player. But this is why you went through the process of cleaning up. Its so you can actually take more risks when you need to.

If they want to make some playoff noise, having Bynum in the mix would help.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

They are quite fear-based, hands. They are also proud.

They need to consider that I was a fan when Ferry was GM. I am blessed to have met a lot of the players, including Nene, at the Big Man Camp. God let me tell Zach Randolph he would be an All Star. I handed Kwame a Norman Vincent Peale track, on "The Power of Positive Thinking". I told Bobby Simmons he would be traded, tbe the same day I learned my mom died. Interestingly, he had a jersey on with his name misspelled" Bobbie". My mom's name was Bobbie". Way back in the day Greg Ballard and his family attended the same small church my mom made sure I attended as a kid. I love the Bullets/Wizards. And yes, I was pleased when they signed Mo Almond. (*His birthday is on Super Sunday, same as yours truly. Wizards went 6-0 with Mo, and dude posted ridiculous +/- and DRtg as a Wizard). The one suggestion of mine they took worked out.
In the Bullets era, I suggested Jahidi White/Brevin Knight a day before it happened. Also, I mentioned EJ as coach, so I could keep Jordanaire nickname after MJ departed. Speaking of MJ, IMO Craig Harlan IMO must have followed realgm.com when he proclaimed the Wizards as "Michael and the Jordanaires". I believe he's familiar with my posts.

Hands, I Am Blessed by God to help others. I believe this idea will make a big difference. The Wizards are not far from being great.

Only God knows....but I think the Wizards' owner needs to change the paradigms from which he is operating. I think Ted Leonsis needs to model himself as a sports owner like benefactors: Renaissance man and scholar, the late Dr. Jerry Buss; maverick player-friendly Mavericks owner Marc Cuban; and progressive Paul Allen. Look at them and their sports franchise(s). Forward - thinking, visionaries who don't nickel and dime or hold grudges. They are winning. Not profiteering and putting others off or in their place. European heritage is great, but how about conceding that you can get useful information from others who are very different from you.

I think the Wizards best option for success is Bynum on a short term deal.

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[hands11]

They are quite fear-based, hands. They are also proud.

They need to consider that I was a fan when Ferry was GM. I am blessed to have met a lot of the players, including Nene, at the Big Man Camp. God let me tell Zach Randolph he would be an All Star. I handed Kwame a Norman Vincent Peale track, on "The Power of Positive Thinking". I told Bobby Simmons he would be traded, tbe the same day I learned my mom died. Interestingly, he had a jersey on with his name misspelled" Bobbie". My mom's name was Bobbie".

Hands, I am blessed by God to help others. I believe this will work. Only God knows.

I think Ted Leonsis needs to model himself as a sports owner like benefactors: Renaissance man and scholar, the late Dr. Jerry Buss; maverick player-friendly Mavericks owner Marc Cuban; and progressive Paul Allen. Look at them and their sports franchise(s). Forward - thinking, visionaries who don't nickel and dime or hold grudges. They are winning. Not profiteering and putting others off or in their place. European heritage is great, but how about conceding that you can get useful information from others who are very different from you.

I think the Wizards best option for success is Bynum on a short term deal.

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We are getting long in the tooth CCJ. I am happy to hear God has blessed you with that gift. Its an enjoyable one the have.

They need to go get Bynum. That would really help Nene and Gortat and the front court. Specially in the playoffs. It would also give Wall another target to feed in the post. They need to cut bait on Singleton, Maynor. I actually think Singleton might be a useful bench player on another team, but it isn't happening here. Both those players are just eating up roster spots here. Sadly, I don't think the new;y acquired Glen Rice is the answer to any major questions either. Again, I think he could be useful elsewhere, but he isn't here. Not with this roster construction and coach.

Seems the problem always come back to, do they have the front office to make the next right moves ? I just don't see EG being able to clean up his own mess since he keeps adding to it with players like Maynor and Glen Rice while passing up on player that would fit better like Wolter, Kendal, Crawford and Barbosa.

I don't think he has the balls to cut a Singleton to add a Bynum.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

He needs to grow a pair if that's the case.

Man up, Ted!

(hands, I totally agree with you on Singleton. He and Vesely need a fresh start. IMO Maynor is either injured or impaired to the point that he is lacking all confidence. He was better with Portland, even if that was not worth the BAE).

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[nate33]

I don't mind the Wizards taking a risk on a "problem attitude" like Larry Sanders or Cousins, but I wouldn't touch Bynum. Sanders and Cousins have off the court issues and personnel conflicts with teammates, but both guys have a passion for the game. I don't think you can survive in this league if you don't love to play.

Bynum doesn't like to play. Couple that with his injury issues, and I think it's a disaster. He doesn't like the game to rehab hard enough to get healthy.

[hands11]

I don't mind the Wizards taking a risk on a "problem attitude" like Larry Sanders or Cousins, but I wouldn't touch Bynum. Sanders and Cousins have off the court issues and personnel conflicts with teammates, but both guys have a passion for the game. I don't think you can survive in this league if you don't love to play.

Bynum doesn't like to play. Couple that with his injury issues, and I think it's a disaster. He doesn't like the game to rehab hard enough to get healthy.

Even at vet min ?

I see little to no risk in bringing him here like that. The team needs an open roster spot like we had last year.

I asked before but didn't see a response. Are we the only team in the league who hasn't made a single roster adjustment this year ? We probably aren't but it sure seems like most teams have added at least one player.

[Nivek]

Like a lot of guys with "issues," it depends on the acquisition cost. I wouldn't commit any money to a guy like Bynum. League minimum for the rest of the season with maybe a mutual option on a 2nd year? Why not? If he isn't working out, just cut him and move on. If he does work out, maybe the team has an adequate big man off the bench.

[dckingsfan]

The #1 thing that the Wizards have going for them right now is that they are not a team of knuckleheads... that said, I would say no to Bynum. Sorry CCJ but the locker room is important and this guy is acid. Dude really doesn't want to ball...

[Wizardspride]

@CCJ

Personally, I would go after Bynum as well but from various reports he wants much more than the vet minimum.

[80sballboy]

No interest. I don't care about the talent. Apparently the Pacers do and they could afford to play him 10-15mpg behind Hibbert. Now Tajh Gibson is a different story. That guy plays with a motor that Bynum never had.

[miller31time]

He wouldn't come here for the veteran's minimum and offering anything more than the veterans minimum tips the "risk/reward" scale in the wrong direction.

But yeah, throw an offer out and see what happens. It's an almost 100% certainty he'd decline but there's no harm in asking.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Oops...

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

I don't mind the Wizards taking a risk on a "problem attitude" like Larry Sanders or Cousins, but I wouldn't touch Bynum. Sanders and Cousins have off the court issues and personnel conflicts with teammates, but both guys have a passion for the game. I don't think you can survive in this league if you don't love to play.

Bynum doesn't like to play. Couple that with his injury issues, and I think it's a disaster. He doesn't like the game to rehab hard enough to get healthy.

Instead of using the same logic and repeating personal attacks perpetuated by ESPN and other media; why not be objective?

Who's reading Andrew Bynum's mind to know what he likes?

Judge his actions. Assess his strengths and weaknesses, like Dat2U expertly has done most recently regarding Larry Sanders and Terrell Lowry. What a player can and cannot do matters to me. I don't care about Bynum's preferences, lifestyle, hair, bowling, tight pants. All I care is if he abides in February-April 2014 by Wizards team rules.

The Wizards rejected Young, Crawford, and Blatche and blamed them. They NEVER confess to snitching and ditching Arenas. Never confess to wretched coaching by Flip Saunders, the guy who deflected blame, name called folks as knuckleheads. They never impugn Grunfeld or Leonsis for drafting projects and immature, fragile-ego, intellectually - challenged players.

I am jacked up in many ways, but one thing I believe in is transparency. I also think Bynum cannot poison this team on a very short deal.

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[AFM]

I wouldn't mind it. But I don't see how we convince him to sign with us over the Pacers.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

MILLER GETS IT!

Throw THIS post and a minimum offer at Andrew ASAP.

Bynum can use a month or two with the Wizards to LATER sign a max deal this summer, WHEREVER. Meanwhile, as Bynum gets what he wants, the end game for Washington is that the Wizards is Gortat cheaply and gain status as a playoff contender.

It would be nice to finish 3-6 this playoffs. Nicer to give Wall and Beal the experience and reputation of advancing to rounf two. Bynum wins big, too, if he wins with tge Wizards.

Bynum is just money grabbing or front running or gravy train riding with Indy or the Heat.

He can become a legacy player anf future HOF player by first transforming his image as a backup with the Wizards. After he just plays adequately well for ....

F it. Bynum signed with Indiana.

F him and lock this thread.

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[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

I wouldn't mind it. But I don't see how we convince him to sign with us over the Pacers.

He did just that.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Now I can say he's a weird dude, not committed, and all the front running, gravy train stuff.

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[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

IBTL

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[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

No interest. I don't care about the talent. Apparently the Pacers do and they could afford to play him 10-15mpg behind Hibbert. Now Tajh Gibson is a different story. That guy plays with a motor that Bynum never had.

I am now on board with acquiring Tahj with an h Gibson.

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