thecampster Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 So I'm reading an article the other day that discussed Bynum's value. The article was rating his potential destinations. Per the author, he didn't think Bynum would get a long term guaranteed deal based on his injury history. That any long term deal would have prior injury language after 1-2 years. He also didn't see any team giving him a max deal and only Charlotte offering guaranteed long term money. So assuming Dwight is a no go, what would you guys do for Bynum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecampster Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 You know what, let me clarify my thoughts on this first. Assume no Paul, no Horford. Assume a healthy Bynum. Assume Bynum for a 10-12 million dollar deal for 4 years with prior injury language.Assume a resign of Josh for 12 a year.Assume Teague signs the 1 year deal for a little less than 4 million. You still have about 8-12 million to sign a Shooting guard (like Reddick) or other PG.IsTeague/WilliamsReddick (or similar)/JenkinsSmithHorfordBynum2-1st rounders and 4 fill in the blank players enough to compete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBASupes Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Healthy Bynum is like smart Josh Smith. His knees are shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimp Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I would take him...but only if his contract has a team option ,after the first year.That way, if he is gimpy,we can get out of the contract , and use the money on 2014 free agents 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T21 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Bynum is a better center than Howard as far as fundamentals are concerned (offense, low-post game)... However, he just missed the whole year and with his history of injuries that would be a huge gamble for us! Anyway, it would be a very risky move. The one that could go both ways... if healthy, Bynum would give us top 3 center at a good price (because I can't imagine anyone overpaying for him right now)... or he could financially cripple us if he's not good to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzard Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Bynum is a better center than Howard as far as fundamentals are concerned (offense, low-post game)... However, he just missed the whole year and with his history of injuries that would be a huge gamble for us! Anyway, it would be a very risky move. The one that could go both ways... if healthy, Bynum would give us top 3 center at a good price (because I can't imagine anyone overpaying for him right now)... or he could financially cripple us if he's not good to go...Add in injury language or incentives for playing so many minutes/games in a season. I don't mind paying Bynum if he is healthy. Easily a top 3 center. Dump Josh, sign Evans and maybe Iggy. Or maybe CP3, Bynum, Horford as the core. Either way make a hell of a run if Bynum is healthy. Edited May 22, 2013 by Buzzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q45T Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I don't think Bynum even likes basketball... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird_dirt Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 sign bynum and greg oden so we can hope to get at least 40-50 games with someone other than horf starting at center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyRoc Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Bynum is one of the bigger headcases in the league. On top of that, he's often injured. No thanks. Edited May 22, 2013 by EazyRoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzard Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Sad but true. Even Phil Jackson could barely get him to focus on basketball during championship runs. What would he do here where we're scrapping to get back into the playoff discussion? It seems like a worthwhile risk on the surface but the more you look at it, it's a no-go for us. Oden would be a better risk. At least we know he's hungry to play bball.With the Cavs winning the lottery, Oden may not be headed there after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin capstone21 Posted May 22, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 No, he is to much of a risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruckus Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I don't think Bynum even likes basketball...This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I don't think Bynum will ever play a full season ever again - he had Phil and Kobe and the Lakers history to keep him in check. With that no longer pushing him and him having rings I don't think he will put in the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosgrim Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'm with the no way crowd. Bynum brings too much baggage and a history of not really caring or even being coachable. Buzzard's idea of Oden sounds like a better option, assuming CP3 and DH12 are off the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PSSSHHHRRR87 Posted May 22, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 You read stories like this about Bynum: Jrue Holiday Says Andrew Bynum is an Awesome Teammate; Center Worked Hard, Wanted to Play Then you read stories like this: Andrew Bynum Spends Summer in Spain Flamenco Dancing Not saying the guy shouldn't go on vacations, but I really don't know what to make of the guy. I'd be willing to take a chance on him, but that contract better team favorable. I feel if we miss out on Dwight, then Bynum should be our plan B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNorthCydeRises Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I would take him...but only if his contract has a team option ,after the first year.That way, if he is gimpy,we can get out of the contract , and use the money on 2014 free agents Definitely worth taking a chance on. And I argee with your post. Max him out, but have that team option in Year 2, and possibly even Year 3. If he wants a player option in Year 4, give him that. If teams aren't willing to commit to him long term, or max him out, this will probably be the best deal I'd offer him right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 If we miss out on Dwight, I'd go Jefferson or Pekovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkItus Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'd take him and use him like Shaq. He would be limited until the last half of the season and the playoffs. Build a team good enough to make the playoffs without him as a midrange seed, then bring him on full bore around March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benhillboy Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Dudes a sideshow. Every other center in the league presents a better value than he or Dwight because they're coachable and dedicated to the game. You can't overpay a bum just because he has gifts of length or strength when so many other factors are lacking. He actually has a condition around his pelvis and hip bones that place unusual stress on his body when he runs. You're gonna max out a guy who's not even gonna hustle up the floor a la Joe Johnson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNorthCydeRises Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Dudes a sideshow. Every other center in the league presents a better value than he or Dwight because they're coachable and dedicated to the game. You can't overpay a bum just because he has gifts of length or strength when so many other factors are lacking. He actually has a condition around his pelvis and hip bones that place unusual stress on his body when he runs. You're gonna max out a guy who's not even gonna hustle up the floor a la Joe Johnson? Yep. If I can get a team option in that 2nd and/or 3rd year, I'm definitely taking a chance on him. When he has been healthy, he may be THE best center in the league. If the Lakers were to take everything back, they would've never traded Bynum away for Howard. They'd reverse that deal in a heartbeat . . . injuries and all. The "experts" around the league who think this guy isn't going to get a big contract, are out of their minds. Way too much talent there to simply toss to the side, just because he's kinda goofy and injury prone. Because if he DOES stay healthy, he immediately changes the fortunes of this team. Teams that have cap space, and virtually have no chance to win a title as constructed ( like us ), would be kinda stupid not to take a chance on a guy like Bynum. You don't fully guarantee his contract, but you make those dollars high enough so that he'd think twice about taking a fully guaranteed offer at a lower amount. You don't win championships with marginal talent. You win championships with ballers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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