<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Lakers center Andrew Bynum is set to begin his off-season workouts next week in the heat and humidity of Atlanta, more than six months after suffering a season-ending left kneecap injury during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Sean Zarzana, Bynum's personal trainer, said Tuesday afternoon that they would begin off-season workouts "pretty much full bore" next week. There was no lingering pain or inflammation in Bynum's kneecap, Zarzana added. Bynum is eligible starting today to sign a contract extension worth as much as $80 million over five seasons. How aggressively the Lakers pursue a new deal with the 20-year-old could depend on how quickly he rebounds from his injury. He underwent surgery May 21 to clear out cartilage debris and smooth out rough spots behind the kneecap. Dr. David Altchek performed the 30-minute procedure in New York. Last week, Altchek cleared Bynum to resume his workouts without restriction. Bynum and Zarzana were in New York on Tuesday, completing Bynum's rehabilitation exercises. But they planned to leave for Atlanta in the next few days. The 7-foot Bynum hired Zarzana last summer in the wake of withering public criticism from Kobe Bryant and arrived at training camp in the best shape of his career. Bynum averaged career highs of 13.1 points and 10.2 rebounds before he was injured when he accidentally stepped on teammate Lamar Odom's foot Jan. 13.</div> Bynum Ready to Go
Black Mamba: "Andrew Bynum drank a Full Throttle today? OMGZ I have to post it!!!" Just kidding, I lol'd.
Great news for the Lakers. Now hopefully he comes back as good or preferably better than he was when he went down.
