Just as we were crossing into the realm of what could be
considered ‘drama,’ by some accounts, some fairly enlightening news has
come out of the Lakers’ camp in regards to Andrew Bynum’s recovery.
But first, here’s a quick timetable of what’s gone down as of late:
July 3rd: Andrew Bynum did indeed receive medical clearance
from doctors Thursday and will begin training in earnest by mid-July.
His agent, David Lee, said the Lakers center did not have any pain or
swelling in his surgically repaired left knee and will be ready to go
by training camp in October.[O.C. Register]
July 9th: Kupchak also questioned whether
center Andrew Bynum has been cleared by his doctor to begin training.
Last week, Bynum’s agent, David Lee, said his client had been given
medical clearance by Dr. David Altchek and would start training in two
weeks. “I’m not saying what he (Lee) said isn’t true,” Kupchak said,
“I’m saying he has not been cleared.” [OC Register]
Yes!!!!Andrew Bynum has been cleared to practice in July 5th, 2008
and
Andrew is under contract for next season, but is seeking a five-year, $80 million extension after that. The LAKERS have until Oct. 31 to come to an agreement and if they don’t, he becomes a restricted free agent after next season, but the Lakers have the option to match any offer sheet he signs.
I was surprised he couldn’t make it back for the finals or sooner, I’m am questioning if his heart really playing for the LAKERS & with Kobe or really for big money.
As The Big Drewski inches closer and closer to returning at 100%, the rest of the NBA begins to tremble in fear.
And what more if the Lakers wind up getting one or two of these players: Chauncey Billups, Tayshaun Prince, Ron Artest, Shawn Marion, and Udonis Haslem?
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