2010 Watchout NBA: Here Comes Andrew Bynum

Andrew Bynum over the past two seasons has not only been injured twice and had his numbers and minutes dramatically drop, but he has also shown glimpses of something special. Bynum has not yet become the dominant future center of the Lakers that Laker fans from around the globe have been waiting for, but next season the league will see why he received such a nice new contract. Most people have probably already forgotten Bynum’s 42 point, 15 rebound demolition of the Clippers...yes I know it was the Clippers, but it was still a good performance nonetheless. In 2010 most likely Ariza or Odom will not be returning to the Lakers so Pau Gasol will most likely play PF and Bynum will get larger minutes at the five. In Bynum’s last four regular season games he averaged 17.3 points and 5.5 rebounds, expect that and more from Bynum next season. His points may stay around that area, but if Lamar Odom doesn’t return expect Bynum to average about 10 rebounds per game. With his massive size ... (link)