According to ESPN sources, Andrew Bynum to sign with Pacers

[sed522002]

Brian Windhorst ‏@WindhorstESPN
The Pacers are planning to sign Andrew Bynum, sources told ESPN

If this is true, I hope he doesn't mess up the chemistry of that team.

[BballTim]

  In a way there's a certain amount of irony to the Pacers signing Bynum in order to combat the Heat's signing of Greg Oden.

[hpantazo]

I wonder if they are giving him more than the vet min, and how much guaranteed money.

[sed522002]

  In a way there's a certain amount of irony to the Pacers signing Bynum in order to combat the Heat's signing of Greg Oden.

Yep..exactly what I was thinking...lol

[sed522002]

I wonder if they are giving him more than the vet min, and how much guaranteed money.

That's what I really want to know.

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

Now Bynum wasn't all that as a starter anymore but I think this is big if he can change that attitude. Mia was already worried, if Bynum can act right and give them some good (heck give them what he did for Clev), Mia just cried!

[D.o.s.]

Brian Windhorst ‏@WindhorstESPN
The Pacers are planning to sign Andrew Bynum, sources told ESPN

If this is true, I hope he doesn't mess up the chemistry of that team.

Why would it?

Bynum, according to Doug Collins and other inside sources, worked his butt off at his rehab. Whatever people may think of him, he's only considered a bum by Boston and Philly fans--as a group, not really the nicest people in the universe.

He's also got legitimate championship experience--that's something I suspect an organization like Indiana values pretty highly. And he can't seriously be looking for playing time in that front court.

Super win for Indiana.

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Now Bynum wasn't all that as a starter anymore but I think this is big if he can change that attitude. Mia was already worried, if Bynum can act right and give them some good (heck give them what he did for Clev), Mia just cried!

I think it all hinges on his attitude. If he can get it in check or maybe a guy like David West give him some assistance with it  ..He can be a good pick up because I already see the little things that Oden does for MIA in his limited time.

[hpantazo]

maybe they signed him as "thug insurance". His role is to take a player out in playoff games if/when needed, like he did to Barrea.

[sed522002]

Brian Windhorst ‏@WindhorstESPN
The Pacers are planning to sign Andrew Bynum, sources told ESPN

If this is true, I hope he doesn't mess up the chemistry of that team.

Why would it?

Bynum, according to Doug Collins and other inside sources, worked his butt off at his rehab. Whatever people may think of him, he's only considered a bum by Boston and Philly fans--as a group, not really the nicest people in the universe.

He's also got legitimate championship experience--that's something I suspect an organization like Indiana values pretty highly. And he can't seriously be looking for playing time in that front court.

Super win for Indiana.

Considering the fact that he's not playing for Cleveland because he was considered a detriment to the team and they questioned whether he wants to even play basketball are a couple of things that come to mind.

I never said he was a bum, but these are stated facts of why he's not with Cleveland and another reason why he's remained as a FA because teams question his willingness to play...that can mess up chemistry.

 But he can definitely helped in a limited role off the bench.

[D.o.s.]

Brian Windhorst ‏@WindhorstESPN
The Pacers are planning to sign Andrew Bynum, sources told ESPN

If this is true, I hope he doesn't mess up the chemistry of that team.

Why would it?

Bynum, according to Doug Collins and other inside sources, worked his butt off at his rehab. Whatever people may think of him, he's only considered a bum by Boston and Philly fans--as a group, not really the nicest people in the universe.

He's also got legitimate championship experience--that's something I suspect an organization like Indiana values pretty highly. And he can't seriously be looking for playing time in that front court.

Super win for Indiana.

Considering the fact that he's not playing for Cleveland because he was considered a detriment to the team and they questioned whether he wants to even play basketball are a couple of things that come to mind.

I never said he was a bum, but these are stated facts of why he's not with Cleveland and another reason why he's remained as a FA because teams question his willingness to play...that can mess up chemistry.

 But he can definitely helped in a limited role off the bench.

I'm pretty sure he's not in Cleveland because he can't physically handle the role they signed him for (starting center on a playoff team), and I think he's remained a free agent because teams are trying to get him for the Vet Min.

Anyway, I'm just sort of happily assume David West will put Bynum in the hospital if he's being a detriment to their title chances--when it comes down to realistic title contenders, Indiana is far and away my favorite.

[pokeKingCurtis]

maybe they signed him as "thug insurance". His role is to take a player out in playoff games if/when needed, like he did to Barrea.

If he takes requests, I'd like him to destroy Wade's elbow.

Hell, hospitalize him for the rest of his life.

[JSD]

Larry Bird knows what he's doing.

[pearljammer10]

As much as I hate Bynum, thats a huge signing for Indiana.

[j804]

maybe they signed him as "thug insurance". His role is to take a player out in playoff games if/when needed, like he did to Barrea.

If he takes requests, I'd like him to destroy Wade's elbow.

Hell, hospitalize him for the rest of his life.

lol