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Andrew Bynum attempting NBA comeback

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Sep 9, 2018.

  1. xiki

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    Mebbe in 'that' NBA JO woulda done so? Dunno. If AB is really gonna have a comeback it will have to be w/a totally reimagined game, attitude and knee(s).
     
  2. Tom Bombadillo

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    I don't think he is ever actually coming back.

    But when he was healthy he was a complete monster on offense and defense. So much raw talent. The fact that Yao demolished him was a testament to Yao's greatness, because Bynum was on his way to being great too.
     
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  3. xiki

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    Frankly, irrelevant. AB does/does not have knees today? AB does/does not have a game for today? Does AB want basketball or is he just needing a buck (what, 2 mil minimum?)???
     
  4. Tom Bombadillo

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    Nope, he is done.
     
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    Die-know-sore
     
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    He's gotta work a lot harder if he really wants back in. I imagine this is an early stage video if he is on his way back. I don't know that I trust him to put in the hard work going forward though.
     
  7. xiki

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    Fun tho't, tho - - if a tall, broke guy can just somehow finagle a vet min contract he can garner @2 mil. Beats baggin' groceries when you can start feasting on the groceries again, I guess...
     
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  8. Tom Bombadillo

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    The way he robbed Phila and Cleveland blind, I would be amazed If he was offered anything but a 10-day contract. It would be bizarre to see Bynum vs. Clint, lol.
     
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    Make no mistake. The style of play in the NBA has changed radically since Andrew Bynum played. It is not impossible that Jahlil Okafor would have been a much more successful player in that style of play. I believe he would have been.
     
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    The man was ahead of his time. True innovator of the game.
     
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    He'd be a fantastic backup...low risk, high reward! Chris Paul will make him an all star again!!
     
  12. xiki

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    It would be bizarre to see Bynum (period).
     
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  13. Tom Bombadillo

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    I think so too. But Bynum is light years better on defense in any era.
     
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    Legitimately disgusted with everyone on CF for not posting this video yet

    (Start at around 2:15; player starts noticing around 3:00)

     
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    Embiid?

    But regardless late 2000s Bynum will not fit into this team since Harden and Cp3 want the post area clear.
     
  16. J.R.

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    LOL

    "You can use the gym, but just so we're clear we don't want your sorry ass."
     
  18. Tom Bombadillo

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    I think Andrew Bynum in his prime was significantly better. Go watch his games against Tim Duncan or Yao.

    Soft and short Jahlil doesn't have that kind of raw ability, IMO.
     
  19. sealclubber1016

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    There is no more Duncan or Yao in the league. Being strong in the post is a useless skill in 2018.
     
  20. Tom Bombadillo

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    JO's 8 rebounds per36, and his terrible, awful C defense would have been horrid in any era. Hell, I think it probably would have been worse with Bynum, Yao, Shaq and Duncan destroying him every night.

    On the offensive end he is good for 20 points, but at what cost?
    There is Embiid. There is Lebron posting up all playoffs, drawing double teams just like Hakeem did. How about CP3 in the post?

    There are many examples of effective post play, you just have to be good.

    If Duncan or Yao were in the NBA, I guarantee you posting up would not be a useless skill. Dumb comment, imo.
     
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