UPDATE: Bynum could be out until early January

[Adam]

Meh, I wouldn't think bowling was that dangerous either. I'm willing to hate the guy for the parking lot thing but the bowling thing I'll pass on.

[Knicks4life]

Andrew Bynum hurt while bowling

The Philadelphia 76ers fear All-Star center Andrew Bynum might have done additional damage to his knees while bowling, according to sources close to the situation.

Multiple sources told ESPN on Saturday that Bynum suffered an unspecified injury this month while bowling. On Friday, Bynum revealed that -- on top of the issues with his right knee that could keep him sidelined until January -- he also had suffered a "setback" with his left knee.

"I had a little bit of a setback, and we're just working through some issues with the right knee," Bynum said before the Sixers beat the Utah Jazz on Friday night. "I kind of have a mirror thing going on with my left knee. I don't know what's going on, but the doctors are saying pretty much that it's a weakened cartilage state."

There are several activities that are prohibited in standard NBA player contracts, but bowling is not one of them. Bynum is known to enjoy bowling.

Multiple calls to Bynum's agent, David Lee, were not returned.

Bynum, yet to play or practice with the team, was acquired in the blockbuster four-team trade in August that also sent Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

In September, Bynum went to Germany to receive Orthokine therapy injections in both knees. In October, he received preventative lubricating injections. The reason those procedures were done so close to the season, the team said, was to maximize their effects. At some point, however, Bynum developed a bone bruise that has sidetracked his rehabilitation and recovery.

The Sixers have pushed back Bynum's hoped return date three different times and have released a series of detailed statements on the matter. But before Bynum's comments, there never was any mention of left knee pain or weakened cartilage.

"I've just got to wait for the cartilage to get stronger, and that's pretty much what's going on," Bynum said. "The pain is about the same, but there is swelling in both knees that we have under control. It's the same spot, bone bruise on both sides."

[Bogg]

Well, bowling isn't really a recklessly dangerous activity, but it does speak to the degree to which he's just structurally unsound that he damaged his knee at an old man activity.

[Jace]

Exactly Bogg. But also, regarding Adam's point, the torque and potential for torsion on your knees while bowling would give me pause if I were an injury-prone, out of shape, 7-footer rehabbing one of my knees. Just doesn't seem wise.

[HKF]

This dude Bynum. Gotta let him go if you are Philly. Don't be stupid.

[Hyperion]

Originally Posted by Jace

Exactly Bogg. But also, regarding Adam's point, the torque and potential for torsion on your knees while bowling would give me pause if I were an injury-prone, out of shape, 7-footer rehabbing one of my knees. Just doesn't seem wise.

Um... You're bowling wrong if you're putting torsion on your knees. Also, the forces are probably less than the forces from sitting and standing repeatedly, which you do during bowling.

[Dee-Zy]

Originally Posted by Hyperion

Um... You're bowling wrong if you're putting torsion on your knees. Also, the forces are probably less than the forces from sitting and standing repeatedly, which you do during bowling.

This.

Is Bynum righty? If he is, I would expect his right leg to be behind him when he throws and his left knee to bend just like you would kneel. Doesn't make sense to me that he injures himself while bowling. If he did, his career is toast.

[Jace]

Nah, there's still potential for stress on the left knee, especially if you're that large.

@jose3030 Team YOLO Bowling Club: Frederick Bynum, Ike Bynum, Don Bynum, SoulGlo Drew, Dr. Drew West

[Cris]

I understand this point, but isn't it rather sad that Bynum can't even go bowling without injuring himself? I mean if this guy gets anywhere close to a max deal, you're going to royally screw your team into the ground.

Btw, if Bynum doesn't play at all this year, is he still a free agent next year?

[Cris]

ESPN claims Andrew Bynum setback was due to bowling. And you thought he'd go all season without filling the lane.
https://twitter.com/PeterVecsey1/sta...58003544293377

[XxIrvingxX]

Originally Posted by Jace

Nah, there's still potential for stress on the left knee, especially if you're that large.

The team yolo bowling club...wow......

[OneBadLT123]

What in the F was Philly thinking when they made this trade? I mean who didn't see this coming?

You just cant fix stupid in the NBA.

[Hyperion]

In a league where 10/10 gets you a max deal, bynum is a lock for a stupidly large deal. Only the suns can keep him healthy and they don't keep stupid players for max money. At least they do that right.

[Jace]

Never living this one down.

[XxIrvingxX]

Originally Posted by Jace

Never living this one down.

Okay, were can I make these. I want to make these so badly now. They are just too damn funny lol.