Andrew Bynum Injured vs. Grizzlies

[adrien]

Seems like the guy hurt his knee during the first quarter vs the Grizzlies

Kobe is the one that hurt him.:wow

[word]

Seems like the guy hurt himself during the first quarter vs the Grizzlies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKwMU0u5SVg

[DPG21920]

He is not out for the year.

[SpursFan0728]

karma?

[024]

uhh why would you say he's out for the year? seems like a pretty horrible thing to assume.

[Bruno]

I wish him a quick recovery.
And there is quite no way to say how long he will be out without a MRI.

[adrien]

uhh why would you say he's out for the year? seems like a pretty horrible thing to assume.


I didn't assume anything, just asking. Knee injuries are often pretty serious... I obviously don't which him the worse.

[m33p0]

knees can only flex in one direction. they're not designed to go sideways.

[DPG21920]

They already had an MRI, it came back negative. They have another one scheduled for tomorrow.

[Bruno]

They already had an MRI, it came back negative. They have another one scheduled for tomorrow.

AFAIK, they have made X-Rays, not a MRI.

[DPG21920]

Ahhh, ok.

[HarlemHeat37]

the MRI is the big one tomorrow..there's really no way to predict these things..it could just be a sprain that will put him out 2-3 weeks, it could be day to day, or it could be a torn acl ..it could be anything, we'll have to see tomorrow..

the injury itself didn't look major, but Bynum's reaction was alarming as hell..

[m33p0]

there's no such thing as a minor knee injury.

[Spurtacus]

He's in a ton of pain. The way the kneww buckled...I think he's done for the season.

[HarlemHeat37]

there's no such thing as a minor knee injury.

Paul Pierce..LOL..

[Rogue]

He is not out for the year.
he is out for his whole life.

[DPG21920]

he is out for his whole life.

Aren't we all...Aren't we all.

[Ghazi]

After seeing that video I am unsure.

chances are he will be out untill after the all star break if it is minor. The Lakers can afford that with their lead.

He could be out for the year and the Lakers would still comfortably have the #1 seed.

[Ghazi]

Becuse they will most likely make another bull shit trade and get Al Jefferson for a couple scrubs and a first round pick.

I'd be so pissed.

Or maybe cause they're still the best team in the West.

They didn't need Bynum to win the West last year.

[vander]

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=2389~2417~549~617&teams=13~13~16~16&te=&cash=

I'd be so pissed.

but the T wolves would be getting all that cap relief :lol

[porscha]

:cooldevilkarma

[IronMexican]

All of you, eat some dicks. Stay strong, Drew.

[Banzai]

we'll see.

[IronMexican]

He said he feels better!

[Spurs Brazil]

I hope Bynum is OK

[scanry]

Bynum being out for the year is not the concern here. Even if he comes back, it'll take him atleast half a season to hit his groove which he has done the previous two years.

I guess Bynum not at full strength will hurt Lakers more than him being out.

[underdawg]

All of you, eat some dicks. Stay strong, Drew.

I think most Spurs fans would want to face the lakers at full strength - if not for competition's sake, to avoid the waterfalls of excuses.

[MarHill]

He could be out for the year and the Lakers would still comfortably have the #1 seed.


First of all, I hope he's not out for the season. I don't wish that on anybody.

However, if that did become the case....the Lakers would be a little bit vulnerable and they still have the most road games left in the season. So there's a possibility they could lose the #1 seed in the scenario.

[MarHill]

Or maybe cause they're still the best team in the West.

They didn't need Bynum to win the West last year.

I would disagree with that.

The Spurs still have a chance with the Lakers all together..but if Bynum is out for the season (I don't think he will be)..the Spurs will win the West.

:flag:

[MarHill]

I hope Bynum is OK

+1

[Flux451]

it's never good when anyone gets hurt, hope hes back soon.

[Gutter92]

Do you believe in Karma? I certainly do.

[Pauleta14]

Do you believe in Karma? I certainly do.

:lol

That was my first thought too!

[tempest186]

Hopefully it is nothing serious and he will be back soon. Injuries suck.

[itzsoweezee]

karma's a bitch

[SpursPreacher]

Karma is an evil bitch goddess meant on making things right.

[HarlemHeat37]

I highly doubt he'll be out for season..I'd be really surprised..

[K-State Spur]

Or maybe cause they're still the best team in the West.

They didn't need Bynum to win the West last year.

But they did need career years out of most of their role players.

Odom, Sasha, Farmar, Radmanovic, and Walton were playing far better than they have this year.

And it certainly didn't hurt them that Manu was playing on one leg, allowing them to put anybody they wanted to against him without that player getting torched.

None of that is to say that they wouldn't still be the favorites. But it's not apples and apples either.

[Thompson]

If karma were real it would have taken Gasol out instead.

I hope Bynum's ok.

[Samr]

Sissy.... I mean, did you see Kobe's face on that video? "Whoops?" doesn't quite work I think.

[Tully365]

Even MRIs can miss things. Mahinmi had 8 before getting his ankle surgery and the first 7 all seemed to indicate no structural damage...

[ClingingMars]

Even MRIs can miss things. Mahinmi had 8 before getting his ankle surgery and the first 7 all seemed to indicate no structural damage...

+1

and we will suffer for it this season. :depressed

[m33p0]

the look on Sasha's face was priceless. :lol

[baseline bum]

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=2389~2417~549~617&teams=13~13~16~16&te=&cash=

I'd be so pissed.

Nah, Kupchack will pull this one off instead:
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=2384~2439~1966~2419~2426~549~6 17~1016~2027&teams=13~13~13~19~19~5~5~5~19&te=&cash=

[SpursIndonesia]

Bynum and the Lakers fans can shove it up their collective asses, love, Gerrard Wallace.

[wisnub]

Bynum and the Lakers fans can shove it up their collective asses, love, Gerrard Wallace.

Nice to see there is an Indonesian as well in this forum...I am also an Indonesian living in LA. Cheers...

[koriwhat]

why was the big vagina crying though? you know.... sasha.

[ulosturedge]

Dude was in some pretty serious pain. I would think it would be premature to say it is just a sprain at this point. I don't know what he did to Gerald Wallace, but it's not cool to wish anything bad on anyone.

Injuries are part of the game though. Manu's ankle was jacked up through the playoffs last year and you can't make excuses. You just make due.

[mystargtr34]

I feel bad for him. Hope he gets healthy.

[m33p0]

i hope it's nothing so serious that a surgery and half a season of rest won't help.:angel

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I hope his career is over.

[thispego]

cheaters never prosper

[EricB]

Hope bynum is ok, you never wish injuries on anyone.

[Budkin]

Karma for the injury to Wallace right there.

[Manufan909]

Damn. I believe in karma to an extent so I kind of saw it coming, but with a big suspension or fine or something. When Kobe got him, I winced in pain and instantly felt pity, Bynum is about as lucky as Ian.

[tp2021]

I felt bad for Kobe. Have you ever seen the pain in someone's eyes that you caused, but never meant to happen? It's a terrible feeling.

[HarlemHeat37]

it would be ironic if Bynum isn't out for long, considering the ridicule Laker fans gave Paul Pierce last year..this would be worse..

[tp2021]

Trading Bynum would be stupid.

[GSH]

I don't think the injury to Wallace was intentional on Bynum's part. But I do think it was a direct result of the way Phil Jackson has instructed his bigs to play. The refs have let a number of Lakers games get out of control, and I've been saying it for weeks - it was only a matter of time before someone got hurt. Wallace just happened to draw the short straw.

Wallace's injury probably wouldn't have occurred if the Lakers had been assessed a few other flagrants they deserved, earlier in the month. And Bynum should gotten a fine and a game or two suspension for the foul on Wallace - if for no other reason than the extent of the injury cause by the contact. (As opposed to hitting the floor.) By failing to take any action, the league is asking for more trouble.

That being said, I have a hard time wishing for anyone to "get what he deserves". Maybe I'm just not as good of a person as some of you, but if that concept got applied evenly, I would be in serious trouble.

Don't cheer for a knee injury. Hope that he comes back 100% healthy in time for the playoffs... and gets his ass handed to him by the Spurs. That's the best kind of justice.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

How long is he out for? Do we know yet?

I know it's just a sprain so probably just a few weeks?

[J.T.]

I don't know what he did to Gerald Wallace, but it's not cool to wish anything bad on anyone.

Says you, but if any player does something that dirty, they deserve to have it reciprocated.

The only thing that sucks about the Bynum injury is that it was an accident and not the result of an opposing player whooping his ass.

[Taking it to the Hole]

Well now, I guess we will see if the Lakers implode or they band together. Either way, the Spurs can't worry about what is happening with them. All they have to do is focus on themselves and getting better with each game. If they do that, they will be right there at the end with the Lakers.

[igruex]

Wallace's injury probably wouldn't have occurred if the Lakers had been assessed a few other flagrants they deserved, earlier in the month.


You're assuming way to much.

[HarlemHeat37]

Phil Jackson said he's going to be out for "quite a while", but that's not saying much, since he likes to play around with the media..

it doesn't appear to be a major injury though, so I'd be surprised if it's more than 4-6..

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I hope his career is over.

[wijayas]

Collapsed lung vs. injured knee.
Talking about karma!

[spursfan09]

Hope he's is okay, because if the Spurs meet them in the playoffs I don't want hear "But But but Bynum was out! if he wasn't out, the Spurs wouldn't have beat us! :cry" from all the Laker fans

[HarlemHeat37]

actually, if Bynum is out for the season(which he probably isn't), it's no longer a valid excuse, since he would officially qualify as "injury prone"..

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I hope his entire NBA future has ended.

[bostonguy]

Hope it isnt serious. Injuries suck.

[DrHouse]

Hope it isnt serious. Injuries suck.

Thanks for the kind words bro.

It's ironic but after scoping out the various message boards Celtic fans were the classiest bunch by far. Don't get me wrong they hate the Lakers with passion, but I think both sides want to face each other at full strength.

I'm hoping for a speedy recovery and a Finals rematch.

[j-money24]

He could be out for the year and the Lakers would still comfortably have the #1 seed.

its really bad to see how much the east is dominating the west now..

[tp2021]

The Lakers are an open floor team, he just gets in the way. Put Josh Smith and Pacula in his place and the lakers are much more dangerous. You get the rebounding and shotblocking as well as add another big who can shoot it, they wouldnt be stopped.


Oh shit! There's a shotblocking vampire available?

[mystargtr34]

Thanks for the kind words bro.

It's ironic but after scoping out the various message boards Celtic fans were the classiest bunch by far. Don't get me wrong they hate the Lakers with passion, but I think both sides want to face each other at full strength.

I'm hoping for a speedy recovery and a Finals rematch.

You left a bit on the bottom of his shaft.

[DrHouse]

You left a bit on the bottom of his shaft.

Don't be mad because your pathetic fanbase is scared of the Lakers and secretly wish that Bynum stays out for the season because they know they can't beat them at full strength.

[DPG21920]

Don't be mad because your pathetic fanbase is scared of the Lakers and secretly wish that Bynum stays out for the season because they know they can't beat them at full strength.

shhhhhh.

[Yorae]

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20090201/capt.6fd113156d3343f88732e0d27efbadc4.lakers_grizz lies_basketball_tnmw102.jpg

Andrew: Hahahahahahahhaha!
Kobe: Fuck, what the hell's so funny?

[mystargtr34]

Don't be mad because your pathetic fanbase is scared of the Lakers and secretly wish that Bynum stays out for the season because they know they can't beat them at full strength.

I hope Bynum gets healthy for his own sake. I dont give a shit about the Lakers or your cum-guzzling self.

[DrHouse]

I hope Bynum gets healthy for his own sake. I dont give a shit about the Lakers or your cum-guzzling self.

You wish that were true but deep down you were jumping for joy the moment you found out Bynum went down.

[DaDakota]

Any word on him? I enjoy watching him develop, though I wish he were on my team.

DD

[xtremesteven33]

Rumor has it will be out for 6-8 weeks....thats almost 2 months and thats IF everything goes well....

It looks bad. He was screaming in pain as if he broke his leg or something. I think theyre trying to remain optimistic but its looks really bad.

My gut instinct is that hell attempt to come back but i just dont think his knee will be fully ready come playoff time.

[DrHouse]

Rumor has it will be out for 6-8 weeks....thats almost 2 months and thats IF everything goes well....

It looks bad. He was screaming in pain as if he broke his leg or something. I think theyre trying to remain optimistic but its looks really bad.

My gut instinct is that hell attempt to come back but i just dont think his knee will be fully ready come playoff time.

Your sources are whack.

The official word is that NO doctors have even checked the MRI results yet. Not the Laker doctors and not Bynum's own doctor in NY (who was in FL).

The bottom line is nobody knows what is wrong and won't know until tom. morning.

[xtremesteven33]

Your sources are whack.

The official word is that NO doctors have even checked the MRI results yet. Not the Laker doctors and not Bynum's own doctor in NY (who was in FL).

The bottom line is nobody knows what is wrong and won't know until tom. morning.


http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/2009/02/01/2009-02-01_lakers_visit_knicks_at_madison_square_ga.html


The preliminary diagnosis is that Bynum suffered a sprained right knee against Memphis Saturday and will miss the next six weeks. But it could be longer, and the damage could be more serious, pending results of an MRI taken Sunday in Manhattan.

its a rumor right now....

[Biggems]

I wonder if he could wear knee braces while he plays? She seems to injure his knees a lot. I mean it isn't uncommon for big men to deal with joint injuries.

DRob played with constant tendinitis in both knees for much of his career.

Muresan had to retire cause of joint and back problems I believe.

Manute had joint problems.

[Ghazi]

Last year they said 6-8 weeks as well or something like that... kept saying he'd come back in March, then April,. then in the middle of the playoffs, but he never came back.

[DrHouse]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/2009/02/01/2009-02-01_lakers_visit_knicks_at_madison_square_ga.html



its a rumor right now....

I know for a fact that no doctor has even seen Andrew's MRIs yet and won't until tomorrow morning. So anything you read is just pure speculation right now.

[mystargtr34]

I know for a fact that no doctor has even seen Andrew's MRIs yet and won't until tomorrow morning. So anything you read is just pure speculation right now.

Everybody say Hi to Andrew Bynum's Personal Doctor.

[DrHouse]

Everybody say Hi to Andrew Bynum's Personal Doctor.

No just say hi to the guy who actually reads the news instead of unsubstantiated internet rumors.

[Ice009]

Thanks for the kind words bro.

It's ironic but after scoping out the various message boards Celtic fans were the classiest bunch by far. Don't get me wrong they hate the Lakers with passion, but I think both sides want to face each other at full strength.

I'm hoping for a speedy recovery and a Finals rematch.

Boston being classy might have something to do with them beating your ass down in the finals.

Most other fans are still probably bitter about a trade that they think has collusion written all over it.

[ginobili's bald spot]

Boston being classy might have something to do with them beating your ass down in the finals.

Most other fans are still probably bitter about a trade that they think has collusion written all over it.

Or bitter about the Lakers "beating your ass down" in the WCF. :lol

[bonesinaz]

Even though the MRI results haven't been reported yet, this does look bad for Bynum. I would be surprised if he is back this season. And yes, once again I know that no one has REPORTED the results of the imaging reports. I just saw with my own eyes that he was in tremendous pain.

With an injury like this, the radiologist reading the MRI has a ton of pressure and will certainly consult with others before issuing a final report. That is because there is still subjectivity in reading MRIs and plain x-rays. The general public tends to think that once a film is taken, the results are black or white. The truth is that 2 docs can have conflicting reports of the same MRI.

[ClingingMars]

Or bitter about the Lakers "beating your ass down" in the WCF. :lol

because of a BS trade :rolleyes

[ginobili's bald spot]

because of a BS trade :rolleyes

I guess some teams tank seasons to get their power forward and others make B.S. trades. :toast

[Thunder Dan]

if the MRI was negative they would know the results. You know the results of a MRI shortly after. I'm guessing it's something a little more complicated, but it didn't come back negative- but it probably didn't show any tears

[tlongII]

We have an extremely important 3 game roadie starting tonight. We can't worry about the Lakers or the Spurs. We just need to take care of business and by the end of the season we'll have one of the top 2 seeds locked up.

[Bartleby]

We just need to take care of business and by the end of the season we'll have one of the top 2 seeds locked up.

:lmao

[DPG21920]

I guess some teams tank seasons to get their power forward and others make B.S. trades. :toast

Ya because tanking the season guarantees that you get the number 1 pick of the draft.

[bonesinaz]

if the MRI was negative they would know the results. You know the results of a MRI shortly after. I'm guessing it's something a little more complicated, but it didn't come back negative- but it probably didn't show any tears

I am sure that Bynum and the Lakers know the preliminary results, but the Lakers won't give the press a report until the final MRI report is completed.

[tlongII]

I am sure that Bynum and the Lakers know the preliminary results, but the Lakers won't give the press a report until the final MRI report is completed.

I'm sure the Lakers will say Bynum will be back in 2 weeks and repeat that statement every 2 weeks until the end of the season. :lol

[bonesinaz]

I'm sure the Lakers will say Bynum will be back in 2 weeks and repeat that statement every 2 weeks until the end of the season. :lol

Exactly.

[underdawg]

Exactly.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/2009/02/01/2009-02-01_lakers_visit_knicks_at_madison_square_ga-3.html

[xtremesteven33]

Drhouse is mad cause i was right. :lol

[m33p0]

I guess some teams tank seasons to get their power forward and others make B.S. trades. :toast
oh, yes. 21.4% gets you number 1 every time.

[ClingingMars]

I guess some teams tank seasons to get their power forward and others make B.S. trades. :toast

tank, for a lottery that doesn't assure that they even get the #1 pick, and when their star C is injured? :rolleyes

[IronMexican]

I am losing my mind waiting for the results.

[xtremesteven33]

I get a bad feeling for Laker fans on this one....

[Thunder Dan]

I am losing my mind waiting for the results.

I heard atleast 6 weeks

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=513463

[DrHouse]

The fact that we haven't heard the results by now means they are getting 2nd and 3rd opinions, which probably means bad news.

I'm bracing myself for the worst, Bynum is likely out for the season.

Time to trade for Shaq. Good bye Odom/Radmanovich, hello DIESEL!!!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I hope the cartilage has completely ruptured free from all muscle and bone

[DPG21920]

I do not know if it means bad news necessarily, it just means they are discussing things.

[Banzai]

I hope the cartilage has completely ruptured free from all muscle and bone

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/15/bottleface.gif (http://www.threadbombing.com/details.php?image_id=3415)

[DrHouse]

Trust me, it's probably bad news. I know the Laker organization, and they don't sit on injury reports for this long unless it's something bad.

Unsubstantiated rumor going around is a slight tear requiring 8-12 weeks of rehab. In other words, Bynum is done for the season at his healing rate.

There goes the '09 championship.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I hope they bring him back for round one of the playoffs and then he livingston's his knee.

[DrHouse]

I hope they bring him back for round one of the playoffs and then he livingston's his knee.

You're really not funny. Seriously.

[timvp]

Trust me, it's probably bad news. I know the Laker organization, and they don't sit on injury reports for this long unless it's something bad.

Unsubstantiated rumor going around is a slight tear requiring 8-12 weeks of rehab. In other words, Bynum is done for the season at his healing rate.

There goes the '09 championship.
Stop being emo and wait for the official results before you become a Cav fan.

[xtremesteven33]

This sucks for the Lakers.

[DPG21920]

That would suck. He was beasting, but hopefully nothing to serious.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

You're really not funny. Seriously.

Arizona Bay.

[DrHouse]

That would suck. He was beasting, but hopefully nothing to serious.

Thanks bro.

I was willing to give Bynum the benefit of the doubt before but the truth is he'll likely be injury prone his whole career. It would be wise for the Lakers NOT to base their championship hopes for the next few years solely on him.

All they really need is a strong defensive center, they don't necessarily need Andrew's scoring abilities.

[024]

i think bynum could have played in last year's later round playoffs if needed. phil jackson just didn't want to mess up the chemistry lakers had. he has enough time to get back if he doesn't have surgery. playoffs start mid april which gives him 2 1/2 months to recover. more than enough if it's just a severe strain. ginobili had surgery mid august and came back at the end of november, which is about 2 1/2 months too.

[xtremesteven33]

The curse of Shaq Fu continues.....

[Cant_Be_Faded]

You could always trade Trevor Ariza for Tyson Chandler. Or Sasha Vujacic for Dwight Howard. No way the powers that be let a lakers dynasty in waiting get their chances dashed. They'll let you cheat again. Mark my words.

[DPG21920]

Well, there have been guys that have had micro fracture surgery that have come back full bore, so just because Bynum is hurt (we do not even know the extent) does not mean he can not regain his form.

[024]

yahoo shows bynum out 8-12 weeks. he will be back for the playoffs.

[Allanon]

Tough break for the Lakers and Bynum. This injury doesn't look to be as bad as the last one so let's hoping he actually makes it closer to 8 weeks rather than 12.

[DPG21920]

8 weeks still gives him plenty of time to get a couple of games in before playoffs start. That would be advantageous for his rhythm and touch and fitness.

[ClingingMars]

8 weeks still gives him plenty of time to get a couple of games in before playoffs start. That would be advantageous for his rhythm and touch and fitness.

anddd 12 weeks mean he'll come back at the start of the playoffs.

-Mars

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Keep the hex up :tu

[DrHouse]

This injury did not appear anywhere near as bad as what happened last season.

The official news is that Andrew suffered a Grade 2 MCL tear. These typically take 3-6 weeks to heal, depending on how aggressive the recovery process is. Given Andrew's slow propensity to heal I would say 8 weeks is when he would likely return if he does return this season.

I do know that I'm not holding my breath this time. The Lakers need to proceed as if Andrew is not on the team or returning. I'd look into moving Odom for some real size down low.

[sook]

This injury did not appear anywhere near as bad as what happened last season.

The official news is that Andrew suffered a Grade 2 MCL tear. These typically take 3-6 weeks to heal, depending on how aggressive the recovery process is. Given Andrew's slow propensity to heal I would say 8 weeks is when he would likely return if he does return this season.

I do know that I'm not holding my breath this time. The Lakers need to proceed as if Andrew is not on the team or returning. I'd look into moving Odom for some real size down low.

why bump an old thread? There is a already a new one discussing this newb

[DrHouse]

why bump an old thread? There is a already a new one discussing this newb

Get out of the 1st round before you talk pussy.