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Teddy Roosevelt:
Bynum's recovering, Ariza makes a promise, and Bryant goes to court
Lakers center Andrew Bynum said Wednesday that he plans to begin basketball-related activities Friday, the next step in his recovery from a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee.
"I'm going to increase my lateral movement come Friday and I'm going to try to get back on the court and do a little bit of drills on Friday as well," Bynum said during an interview with John Ireland and Steve Mason of KSPN (710-AM).
Bynum said his participation in a full practice with his teammates is still a few weeks away, and he remains hopeful of playing in an undetermined number of regular-season games next month. The Lakers end their season April 14.
"As far as when I'm coming back, it'll be as soon as I'm ready, man," Bynum said. "It will definitely be some time in the middle of April."
Bynum has been sidelined since Jan. 31, when Kobe Bryant accidentally tumbled into his knee while attempting a driving layup in a victory over Memphis. He was originally expected to be sidelined for between eight and 12 weeks.
Bynum suffered what turned out to be a season-ending left kneecap injury in a game against Memphis on Jan. 13, 2008. He said Wednesday that the two injuries are nothing alike and hopes to return to the lineup as soon as possible.
"This injury is way, way more mild than the injury I had last year," Bynum said. "For one, I don't need surgery. Last year, I definitely did. Number two, everything going straight and backwards is 100 percent fine. I'm able to run.
"It's just the lateral movement that I have an issue with."
Ariza makes a promise
Trevor Ariza acknowledged making a mistake in not fouling Andre Iguodala of the Philadelphia 76 ers before he launched the game-winning 3-pointer Tuesday night. Lakers coach Phil Jackson told the team to foul because they were not yet over the limit with 6.6 seconds remaining in the game.
"That was my mistake," Ariza said. "That was the first time I was in that situation. All I can do is learn from it now. I guarantee you the next time I get in a situation like that it will be different."
What's more, Ariza promised the Lakers would not squander another double-digit lead tonight against the Golden State Warriors.
The Lakers blew a 15-point lead, but held on to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 107-100 on Sunday afternoon. They gave away a 14-point lead and lost to the 76 ers 94-93 on Iguodala's buzzer-beater on Tuesday.
Ariza laughed when asked if the Lakers lacked a killer instinct.
"Nah, I don't think that's what it is," he said. "I just think we kind of relax when we shouldn't. We take things for granted a little bit, but I guarantee you that (squandering a big lead) won't happen again."
Juror No. 24?
Bryant was absent for Wednesday's film session because he had jury duty in Orange County. The Associated Press reported that attorneys agreed on a panel before Bryant's turn in the jury box came up.
Smash1:
lakers all day!
OG Hack Wilson:
--- Quote from: Now_I_Know on March 12, 2009, 03:27:38 PM ---
--- Quote from: Mr. Nice Guy on March 12, 2009, 12:48:56 AM ---So apparently Walton has asked PJ to take him out of the starting lineup, so Ariza is in.
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LOL...Luke knows he sucks more than the coach does. :-X
--- End quote ---
Phil Jackson's so bored and thinking about retirement he doesn't give a fuck who he lets start anymore lol
Now_Im_Not_Banned:
--- Quote from: Hack Wilson on March 24, 2009, 09:25:12 PM ---
--- Quote from: Now_I_Know on March 12, 2009, 03:27:38 PM ---
--- Quote from: Mr. Nice Guy on March 12, 2009, 12:48:56 AM ---So apparently Walton has asked PJ to take him out of the starting lineup, so Ariza is in.
--- End quote ---
LOL...Luke knows he sucks more than the coach does. :-X
--- End quote ---
Phil Jackson's so bored and thinking about retirement he doesn't give a fuck who he lets start anymore lol
--- End quote ---
best believe Phil does give a fuck about getting that 'ship and surpassing Red. 8)
Teddy Roosevelt:
Lakers: Andrew Bynum Close
By: Eric Pincus Last Updated: 3/30/09 4:12 PM ET
While the Los Angeles Lakers battle through their longest road trip of the season, back in Los Angeles injured center Andrew Bynum nears a return.
Bynum partially tore his right MCL on January 31st in Memphis against the Grizzlies. The original timetable for recovery was said to be 8-12 weeks.
According to his website www.andrewbynum.com, Bynum has progressed to the point where he is "playing 2 on 2 and 3 on 3, while waiting on the team to return."
Following standard recovery protocols, Bynum's next step towards recovery would be to test himself in a 5 on 5 scrimmage . . . typically the final step before a player is back on the active roster.
The Lakers are scheduled to play the Charlotte Bobcats and Milwaukee Bucks on back-to-back nights on Tuesday and Wednesday. Coach Phil Jackson wouldn't be likely to hold a full practice on Thursday.
The team's next home game is on Friday against the Houston Rockets, likely without Bynum. If, however, he can get in a full practice on Saturday, April 4th . . . perhaps the Lakers will be able to get him on the court against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.
That assumes that Bynum's knee responds well to the increase in activity. A delay might take him to April 9th against the Denver Nuggets or even as late as the Memphis Grizzlies on the 12th.
The Lakers were able to lock up the top seed in the Western Conference without him but are eager to wield a complete roster for the coming postseason.
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