Andrew Bynum Playing 3-on-3

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So far he's really close to practicing fully with the team. Might come back in a pre-season game, but more than likely I'm guessing he will play sometime in November starting if he doesn't have any setbacks like Oden just did.


CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers center Andrew Bynum has been playing in 3-on-3 games and is "close" to practicing with his new team.

Bynum, who did not play last season for Philadelphia because of knee injuries and surgeries, has made good progress and Cleveland coach Mike Brown said the 7-foot-center could begin practicing with the Cavaliers in the near future.

Brown said Bynum looked good in half-court workouts this week and has been impressed by the former All-Star's work ethic.

Bynum sat on Cleveland's bench for the first half of Thursday's exhibition win over Pistons. Brown does not know if Bynum will be cleared in time to play in any of Cleveland's final four preseason games. The Cavs open the regular season on Oct. 30 against Brooklyn.

Bynum signed a two-year, $25 million contract with the Cavs in July. Only one year of the deal is guaranteed.

Who do you think has it worse? Oden or Bynum? I'm guessing Oden since he's shown he can't stay healthy at all. At least Bynum was generally healthy for 1-2 years.

[Jameerthefear]

Oden had it worse I'd say. Bynum had a really good season in 2012 so.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Oden probably won't be able to walk for himself in a decade. Bynum has an old bowling injury.

[DukeDelonte13]

its a total crapshoot for both. they could each have a major setback at any given moment.

[Dr.J4ever]

I've seen this movie before----in Philadelphia!

[Nick Young]

LOL at Mike Brown having to coach Bynum again:lol

[TheReturn]

LOL at Mike Brown having to coach Bynum again:lol
Holy sh*t you just made me realize that. :lol

[Beatlezz]

LOL at Mike Brown having to coach Bynum again:lol

:lol

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[DukeDelonte13]

LOL at Mike Brown having to coach Bynum again:lol


Bynum has said multiple times he likes Mike Brown because MB knows how to get the best out of him. He credits his best season to MB's personal coaching.

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I've seen this movie before----in Philadelphia!
Did he even practice in Philly at all? I thought he went to Germany to get the knee procedure then he had all sorts of issues afterwards, never practicing?

[DukeDelonte13]

Did he even practice in Philly at all? I thought he went to Germany to get the knee procedure then he had all sorts of issues afterwards, never practicing?


he had one full contact practice in philly.

[RedBlackAttack]

I've seen this movie before----in Philadelphia!
He's already done more on-court work in Cleveland than he ever did in Philly. And, while he did sit out one season, he also had a history of getting back on the court after several injuries in LA.

The way this guy is being written off is sort of weird. It isn't uncommon for guys to sit out full seasons due to injuries. At the end of the day, he is one season removed from being a clear-cut top two center in the league.

Comparisons to Oden are dumb. That guy never had anything close to the season Bynum did in 2012. Nothing in the same stratosphere.

[RedBlackAttack]

LOL at Mike Brown having to coach Bynum again:lol
Mike Brown is the biggest reason the Cavs were so intent on signing Bynum. Brown also ran the offense through Bynum during his year in LA, which coincidentally was Bynum's best year as a pro.

What the hell is so hard to understand? That Bynum shot a 3 pointer, Brown didn't like it, so they must hate each other? Simple logic should tell you they actually get along well. Otherwise Bynum wouldn't be there.

Unfortunately, simple logic doesn't always prevail on ISH.

[BlazerRed]

Better hope Roman doesn't invite him bowling..

[Dr.J4ever]

He's already done more on-court work in Cleveland than he ever did in Philly. And, while he did sit out one season, he also had a history of getting back on the court after several injuries in LA.

The way this guy is being written off is sort of weird. It isn't uncommon for guys to sit out full seasons due to injuries. At the end of the day, he is one season removed from being a clear-cut top two center in the league.

Comparisons to Oden are dumb. That guy never had anything close to the season Bynum did in 2012. Nothing in the same stratosphere.
Well, you know, who knows, right? To me, it's a comedy. I hoped against hope for 1 year in Philly about this guy, and didn't believe other commentators who said Bynum and his agent were scamming Philly. Every week, we heard reports similar to this. "He's comin back, by month end, or before Christmas, or before Valentine's, for sure." Yeah, right.

The fact is there are many rumors about Bynum, and the worst rumors say his knees are done. We shall see.:lol

[RedBlackAttack]

Well, you know, who knows, right? To me, it's a comedy. I hoped against hope for 1 year in Philly about this guy, and didn't believe other commentators who said Bynum and his agent were scamming Philly. Every week, we heard reports similar to this. "He's comin back, by month end, or before Christmas, or before Valentine's, for sure." Yeah, right.

The fact is there are many rumors about Bynum, and the worst rumors say his knees are done. We shall see.:lol
Listen, I'm not making any predictions when it comes to Bynum, either his with when he might play or how effective he will be when/if he gets back on the floor. Nothing would surprise me.

However, I am a bit surprised he is taking part in -- not just contact drills -- but competitive 3-on-3 practices already. I was thinking, best case, we'd see him in mid-December. Maybe that will still be the case, but based on the videos that have been released, he is looking pretty close to being ready.

The Cavs will not rush him back. They don't need to, with Varejao, Thompson, Zeller, Bennett, etc. in the frontcourt. If they're already saying he's close, I'm guessing he must be rounding himself into shape faster than the anticipate.

Now, there could be a setback tomorrow that might destroy all the work he's done, but he's been too good a player in the past to simply laugh off as a joke because of a missed season, imo.

I understand why Philly fans are skeptical and probably despise hm. He basically stole a paycheck and cost you some valuable pieces... But, at the end of the day, he was an elite player in 2012 (not long ago) and it looks like he might be getting close. That's a reason for some optimism for Cavs fans, while still keeping our guard up.

[G-train]

Oden is currently more advanced than Bynum. Bynum hasn't joined practice yet.
Obviously Oden's past is more severe, but currently he is in a better position.

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Oden is currently more advanced than Bynum. Bynum hasn't joined practice yet.
Obviously Oden's past is more severe, but currently he is in a better position.
Minus the setback with the swelling knee.

[RedBlackAttack]

Oden is currently more advanced than Bynum. Bynum hasn't joined practice yet.
Obviously Oden's past is more severe, but currently he is in a better position.
Oden has already had a setback. Plus he hasn't played in, what? Three years? Anything you get out of him will be a bonus. I wouldn't expect much. Hell, we don't even know how good he was even before all the injuries.

Bynum is proven elite, he is just one season removed from his best year and he hasn't had a setback yet this offseason/preseason. Safe to say Bynum is in a better place.

[G-train]

Oden has already had a setback. Plus he hasn't played in, what? Three years? Anything you get out of him will be a bonus. I wouldn't expect much. Hell, we don't even know how good he was even before all the injuries.

Bynum is proven elite, he is just one season removed from his best year and he hasn't had a setback yet this offseason/preseason. Safe to say Bynum is in a better place.

Obviously I was referring to a better place in terms of health right now.
One has been practicing for a while and playing 5 on 5.
The other hasn't practiced at all.
Oden had a very minor setback. He has mild swelling after 5 on 5 practice, typical of many players. Given his history, he was rested for a day.

[DukeDelonte13]

Obviously I was referring to a better place in terms of health right now.
One has been practicing for a while and playing 5 on 5.
The other hasn't practiced at all.
Oden had a very minor setback. He has mild swelling after 5 on 5 practice, typical of many players. Given his history, he was rested for a day.


Bynum has been practicing, he just hasn't been doing 5 on 5's.

but what you are saying is stupid for another reason; BOTH Bynum and Oden are at any given moment ready to go down for the season. It's almost completely irrelevant when discussing these guys' health to say who is gonna come back first. All that matters is who is going to be playing come playoff time.

[chips93]

The way this guy is being written off is sort of weird. It isn't uncommon for guys to sit out full seasons due to injuries. At the end of the day, he is one season removed from being a clear-cut top two center in the league.

well its not just because he missed a year in philly, its because he has a pretty extensive injury history. he has had one productive, healthy season in his whole career.

[ihatetimthomas]

He's already done more on-court work in Cleveland than he ever did in Philly. And, while he did sit out one season, he also had a history of getting back on the court after several injuries in LA.

The way this guy is being written off is sort of weird. It isn't uncommon for guys to sit out full seasons due to injuries. At the end of the day, he is one season removed from being a clear-cut top two center in the league.

Comparisons to Oden are dumb. That guy never had anything close to the season Bynum did in 2012. Nothing in the same stratosphere.

I agree the Oden/Bynum comparisons are dumb bc Oden has not achieved anything close to what Bynum has in terms of team and personal achievement. But I think you are really underestimating the impact of taking a year off due to injury. And really, how common is it for guys to take a year off due to injury in their prime years? Sure its happened but its not common at all, it would be more uncommon than anything.

I dont think him playing only a few years ago really matters. What matters is what he is today, and his knees are much weaker than they were a couple of years ago due to injuries and surgeries. I like the optimism, but I dont really think its realistic to expect him to remain healthy and become the player he was.

[G-train]

Bynum has been practicing, he just hasn't been doing 5 on 5's.

but what you are saying is stupid for another reason; BOTH Bynum and Oden are at any given moment ready to go down for the season. It's almost completely irrelevant when discussing these guys' health to say who is gonna come back first. All that matters is who is going to be playing come playoff time.

STFU

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And no, Bynum hasn't been involved in a Cavs practice, read the first post dumbass.

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Minus the setback with the swelling knee.

dat setback

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STFU

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And no, Bynum hasn't been involved in a Cavs practice, read the first post dumbass.
Damn, you were lurking for this time weren't you? F*cking Oden makes a dunk then 30 minutes later you find the GIF of it and post that shit with the quickness. :roll: