On The Court: Bynum Is Back

After coming back from a four-game suspension, Andrew Bynum, the center for the L.A. Lakers, put on a clinic.  Whether he was proving his worth or finally ready to show the world what he can do when he's healthy, Bynum started off the season with a chip on his shoulder.

And I can understand why.  I'll admit it, even I undervalued his skill based on his injury prone inconsistencies when comparing him to Dwight Howard in an earlier post.  But like I mentioned in the past, he's got pure size and he's effectively using it.  Blocking shots, grabbing rebounds, and scoring with strength and good footwork down low in the paint.  Bynum finished his first game of the season with 29 points and 13 rebounds.  He scored 18 points and boarded 16 rebounds in his second game.  He also scored 21 points and grabbed 22 rebounds in his third game.  These numbers alone have got me reevaluating his game.

Thus, resurrecting the trade rumors of Bynum for Howard, it seems to be not only more of a fair trade, but also beneficial for both teams as Howard seems more and more eager to leave Orlando with every passing game.  I really can't predict how long Bynum can stay healthy for, but at this pace, I feel the trade could really shake things up for Orlando acquiring the seven foot center, while a relocation for Howard could rejuvinate his spirit and his game!