According to ESPN sources, Andrew Bynum to sign with Pacers

[Donoghus]

Scary...  I find myself agreeing whole-heartedly with SAS.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10387066/free-agent-andrew-bynum-signs-indiana-pacers

The idea of Andrew Bynum influencing a kid like Lance Stephenson (who already has some character question marks) scares me.  I just don't think the risk of killing chemistry is worth the "reward" of the level of play Bynum showed this year.

See I think the whole impact on chemistry thing is overblown.

This is an established team with stability. You have some veterans there that should be able to keep things level. I think the disruption will be minimal and dont think this move in any way, shape, or form will deep six Indiana's season. 

I also think Indy won't hesistate for a minute to drop this guy if anything comes up.

[Roy H.]

Scary...  I find myself agreeing whole-heartedly with SAS.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10387066/free-agent-andrew-bynum-signs-indiana-pacers

The idea of Andrew Bynum influencing a kid like Lance Stephenson (who already has some character question marks) scares me.  I just don't think the risk of killing chemistry is worth the "reward" of the level of play Bynum showed this year.

See I think the whole impact on chemistry thing is overblown.

This is an established team with stability. You have some veterans there that should be able to keep things level. I think the disruption will be minimal and dont think this move in any way, shape, or form will deep six Indiana's season. 

I also think Indy won't hesistate for a minute to drop this guy if anything comes up.

I see the Pacers similar to the Red Sox title teams.  They're "dirt dogs".  They're not necessarily the most talented team in the NBA, but they play really hard, and do the little things.

Andrew Bynum is the opposite of that.  I think that adding a prima donna to a good mix of guys can have pretty unpredictable results.

Now, you're probably right that if Bynum acts up, Larry can just send him home, similar to Keith Bogans.  I understand the "low risk, high reward" argument.  I'm predicting, though, that's it's more like "some risk, no reward".

[SHAQATTACK]

He is just to Counter Heat big Oden .......and frustrate Heat more ......rather force them to shot at a near impossible percentage fom outside.......Bynum..I hate but he will bust Wade and James in the chops if they play that MJ game of flying to the basket every other play for a dunk.    I think Larry is old school and tells Bymum to ruff the Heat up inside ......that's the job ....clogg the paint and foul hard when Hibbert is not in.

I think it's a fantastic move that......all but guarantees Pacers win that series.

[cman88]

The cavs being a losing team could have part to do with it though. The lakers were able to keep him under control.

Really I dont see any downside. If he is a malcontent you just cut him. If he actually works out though thats a really good backup center for hibbert.

I cant wait for that matchup between tgose two teams. Should be fun.

Granger, scola, bynum and homecout advantage could push them over the top imo

[Who]

Scary...  I find myself agreeing whole-heartedly with SAS.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10387066/free-agent-andrew-bynum-signs-indiana-pacers

The idea of Andrew Bynum influencing a kid like Lance Stephenson (who already has some character question marks) scares me.  I just don't think the risk of killing chemistry is worth the "reward" of the level of play Bynum showed this year.

See I think the whole impact on chemistry thing is overblown.

This is an established team with stability. You have some veterans there that should be able to keep things level. I think the disruption will be minimal and dont think this move in any way, shape, or form will deep six Indiana's season. 

I also think Indy won't hesistate for a minute to drop this guy if anything comes up.

I see the Pacers similar to the Red Sox title teams.  They're "dirt dogs".  They're not necessarily the most talented team in the NBA, but they play really hard, and do the little things.

Andrew Bynum is the opposite of that.  I think that adding a prima donna to a good mix of guys can have pretty unpredictable results.

Now, you're probably right that if Bynum acts up, Larry can just send him home, similar to Keith Bogans.  I understand the "low risk, high reward" argument.  I'm predicting, though, that's it's more like "some risk, no reward".

I think the Pacers have been together long enough and had enough success with together that one bad egg wouldn't hurt them.

Their core is rock solid. Great stability.

I can't see a guy like A.Bynum, especially in a low minute role, having any adverse effect on a squad like that. Now stick him somewhere like Sacramento and things could get messy quick. But not a team like Indiana. Too much leadership and stability (from players to coaches to front office to ownership).

And I think the success is really important. The players there all know what it has taken them to slowly climb that table. And how close they are to winning a Championship. They won't let some newbie 15mpg role player rock that boat. Bynum either buys in, or, he gets kicked out.

[LooseCannon]

Just send him out there and tell him to deliver a few flagrant fouls to Miami's stars.

[Endless Paradise]

Scary...  I find myself agreeing whole-heartedly with SAS.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10387066/free-agent-andrew-bynum-signs-indiana-pacers

The idea of Andrew Bynum influencing a kid like Lance Stephenson (who already has some character question marks) scares me.  I just don't think the risk of killing chemistry is worth the "reward" of the level of play Bynum showed this year.

See I think the whole impact on chemistry thing is overblown.

This is an established team with stability. You have some veterans there that should be able to keep things level. I think the disruption will be minimal and dont think this move in any way, shape, or form will deep six Indiana's season. 

I also think Indy won't hesistate for a minute to drop this guy if anything comes up.

I see the Pacers similar to the Red Sox title teams.  They're "dirt dogs".  They're not necessarily the most talented team in the NBA, but they play really hard, and do the little things.

Andrew Bynum is the opposite of that.  I think that adding a prima donna to a good mix of guys can have pretty unpredictable results.

Now, you're probably right that if Bynum acts up, Larry can just send him home, similar to Keith Bogans.  I understand the "low risk, high reward" argument.  I'm predicting, though, that's it's more like "some risk, no reward".

I think the Pacers have been together long enough and had enough success with together that one bad egg wouldn't hurt them.

Their core is rock solid. Great stability.

I can't see a guy like A.Bynum, especially in a low minute role, having any adverse effect on a squad like that. Now stick him somewhere like Sacramento and things could get messy quick. But not a team like Indiana. Too much leadership and stability (from players to coaches to front office to ownership).

And I think the success is really important. The players there all know what it has taken them to slowly climb that table. And how close they are to winning a Championship. They won't let some newbie 15mpg role player rock that boat. Bynum either buys in, or, he gets kicked out.

This.  It's very much similar to how the Heat were willing to take a flyer on Beasley since they knew they had an established system where it was made clear that his services weren't needed, but wanted.

[jojowhite10]

Scary...  I find myself agreeing whole-heartedly with SAS.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10387066/free-agent-andrew-bynum-signs-indiana-pacers

The idea of Andrew Bynum influencing a kid like Lance Stephenson (who already has some character question marks) scares me.  I just don't think the risk of killing chemistry is worth the "reward" of the level of play Bynum showed this year.

See I think the whole impact on chemistry thing is overblown.

This is an established team with stability. You have some veterans there that should be able to keep things level. I think the disruption will be minimal and dont think this move in any way, shape, or form will deep six Indiana's season. 

I also think Indy won't hesistate for a minute to drop this guy if anything comes up.

I see the Pacers similar to the Red Sox title teams.  They're "dirt dogs".  They're not necessarily the most talented team in the NBA, but they play really hard, and do the little things.

Andrew Bynum is the opposite of that.  I think that adding a prima donna to a good mix of guys can have pretty unpredictable results.

Now, you're probably right that if Bynum acts up, Larry can just send him home, similar to Keith Bogans.  I understand the "low risk, high reward" argument.  I'm predicting, though, that's it's more like "some risk, no reward".

Not really getting the comparison considering those Sox teams had probably the best rotations in baseball when they won, and two of the best hitters in the game during both of them. Not to mention gold glove corner ifielders and amazing leadoff men. But hey, for the sake of metaphors let's continue...

Bynum has a bad attitude but is not a prima donna--which I believe connotes soft play. He's a piece on an established team and has no place to come in and mix things up.

He's a force in the middle and about as tough as you'll find in the NBA. To echo the sentiments of others, this move can send a physical and mental message to the Heat. Bynum knows he's not needed anywhere, he just spent a few weeks out of work and the NBA didn't stop functioning.

[alley oop]

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the biggest difference between Bynum and Oden is that Bynum has never really seemed like he enjoys basketball that much, or cares about being good at it.  Oden has gone through a lot and worked very hard to get to where he is now. 
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Before arriving in Miami, Oden had played a total of 88 NBA games, including 6 playoff games. That's very different with Bynum.   

[Roy H.]

He's a force in the middle and about as tough as you'll find in the NBA.

Being a thug doesn't mean you're tough.

[Lucky17]

Every team needs a goon. It's probably worth a million to the Pacers not to have to face Bynum in the playoffs.

[Birdman]

If Indiana are ever going to win a championship, this the year...West isn't getting any younger, Stepheson may leave as a FA, plus they are healthy...but lacking a true PG

[SparzWizard]

So who's starting?

Andrew Bynum or Roy Hibbert?

Unless they want to move Bynum to PF...but he'd be an oversized PF. David West won't like that.

Yeah maybe they should just start him at SG so he can shoot 3's all he wants.

[nickagneta]

Sign him and send him home. That way no other team can use him against you and he can't screw up what is already a great thing happening in Indy.

[jojowhite10]

He's a force in the middle and about as tough as you'll find in the NBA.

Being a thug doesn't mean you're tough.

Maybe cool it on the use of 'thug' to describe a black man. Anyway, he is undeniably physical which is something that not a lot players in the NBA can say these days. He may play more dirty than you'd like, but he's walking into a locker room that somehow welcomes the behavior of Stephenson and clearly has level-headed leaders and coaches.

I think we're overestimating the impact his personality will have on the team. He and his agent know if he gets run out of Indiana that he'll have a lot of difficulty finding another job anywhere in the NBA.