ChosenOne Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 (edited) BOSTON — When Andrew Bynum left TD Garden on Thursday night, he said draining fluid from his swollen right knee was an option he was unlikely to choose, but Bynum was soon convinced that it was worth a try. Bynum had his knee drained in the early morning hours Friday — just as he did before the NBA Finals began when his knee didn’t seem to be responding to other sorts of treatment — in hopes of regaining mobility and function. Bynum also had another MRI on the knee later Friday afternoon with Lakers team doctor Steve Lombardo, and the results showed no new damage. The MRI results were sent for Bynum’s personal physician, David Altchek, to review also. “Nothing new at all,” Lakers spokesman John Black said of the findings. Bynum is officially listed as questionable for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, although the Lakers remain optimistic he’ll be able to play and Bynum has said he will be ready. He will continue with his array of other types of treatment to minimize swelling in his knee, which needs surgery to repair torn cartilage. Last time Bynum had the knee drained on May 31 (the Monday before the NBA Finals began on a Thursday) and tested the knee in practice two days later. Bynum said fluid returned to the knee “about 12 hours” after aspirating the knee anyway, which is not unexpected, but Bynum was effective regardless to start this series — averaging 13.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.7 blocks in 32 minutes in the first three NBA Finals games. He was limited to 1:50 of second-half playing time in Game 4 on Thursday night and said the swelling made his knee look “like a basketball.” Orange County Register Edited June 12, 2010 by ChosenOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 This should make him more effective for the rest of the series. Good news for the Lakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 This should make him more effective for the rest of the series. Good news for the Lakers I agree, but what I don't understand is why did he not want to get it drained in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I agree, but what I don't understand is why did he not want to get it drained in the first place?there is a risk of infection which could negatively effect off-season surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 there is a risk of infection which could negatively effect off-season surgery Well it is not like they are cutting his knee open, the risk I am sure is small. I think he is just being a [expletive]. Does it hurt to get your knee drained? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Well it is not like they are cutting his knee open, the risk I am sure is small. I think he is just being a [expletive]. Does it hurt to get your knee drained? Nope, get your wisdom teeth out was way worse. Knee drained is very refreshing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Nope, get your wisdom teeth out was way worse. Knee drained is very refreshing. So Bynum is just a moron for not wanting to get his knee drained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 So Bynum is just a moron for not wanting to get his knee drained. He's too young to know whats good for him. He likes the fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted June 12, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 He's already had it drained once before, after the Phoenix series if I recall correctly (3-4 days before the Finals). We'll see what comes of it, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I'd be optimistic if I were a Lakers fan. Even if only for Game 5 he'll feel like a million bucks. And if the 2008 Finals and Game 4 were any indication, the Lakers will need a relatively healthy Bynum to close this series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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