Bynum to have knee surgery next month, Odom might have a minor one

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    So Bynum should be ready for the start of the season correct?
     
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    I don't see why he shouldn't.

    I just hope he'll be close to 100% come Playoffs next year.
     
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    Just don't play him until first round. haha
     
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    Heh, yeah, knowing him he'll probably get injured again half way through the season. lol
     
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    What about kobe and his little fingers lol
     
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    I read that Bynum won't be heading to Atlanta for his usual offseason workouts. Instead, he's going to stay in LA to work with a specialist to strengthen his core and body so he won't be so injury prone. Good news, I guess. He needs to do anything possible to stay healthy.

    healthy Bynum = top center in the league

    still not holding my breath though, I don't have much faith in him and his ability to stay healthy
     
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    http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5315813

    No problem.
     
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    Hopefully working on his core strength will properly adjust him to playing with his body. It seems like he is always in an awkward position, leaving him exposed to injury.
     
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    not really sure about that, only thing he has going is his size and length. He's top 5 for sure, but wouldn't put him #1 until he has 2 seasons free of injuries.
     
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    The only thing he has is size & length? He has a true back to the basket game and can finish with either hand. He's also improved in strides at defending the pick and roll. There's a lot more to Drew than just his size & length. He's a skilled offensive center. I agree he's not the top center in the league. I think Yao Ming & Dwight Howard are the best all around true centers in the league when healthy.
     
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    Drew is more polished than Dwight on offense.

    I hope he can stay healthy.
     
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    Calling Drew a top center in the league is different than calling him the best center in the league...
     
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