Well… Andrew Bynum is hurt again. These are exactly the words that Lakers fans everywhere have been dreading all season. The timing is also terrible- the playoffs start later this week. Bynum hyperextended his injured knee in one of the final games of the season against the San Antonio Spurs.
The good news is that the Lakers have announced that the injury is not “too serious”. The press release stated that Bynum suffered a bone bruise, and that he should be “fine” to play in the playoffs.
Yet, one cannot help but be skeptical. This is the exact same knee that has plagued Bynum and the Lakers throughout his career. In previous seasons when Bynum has been out for the playoffs, experts have said that the Lakers would be fine. This year is different, though. The Lakers have struggled all season. Kobe isn’t the same. Off- season acquisitions like Steve Blake have not proven fruitful. Team chemistry is almost non-existent. The Lakers need Bynum this year. They need his size and rebounding talents. Pau Gasol cannot be the only big man for the Lakers if they actually expect to make a serious run in the playoffs. The situation, as of today, is not looking good.
Yet, all Lakers fans can do for now is hope that Bynum gets better, and that the team gets it together. Yikes!
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