Last Updated on December 24, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s detailed information about Andrew Bynum:
Full Name: Andrew Lee Bynum
Nationality: American
Age: Born October 27, 1987
Hometown: Plainsboro Township, New Jersey, USA
Height: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 m)
Weight: 285 pounds (129 kg)
Wingspan: 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 m)
Shoe Size: 18 (US)
Number: 17, 21, 1
Position: Center
High School: St. Joseph High School (Metuchen, New Jersey)
College: Did not attend college (entered NBA directly from high school)
NBA Draft: Selected 10th overall in the 1st round of the 2005 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers
Teams Played For:
- Los Angeles Lakers (2005–2012)
- Philadelphia 76ers (2012–2013, did not play due to injury)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (2013–2014)
- Indiana Pacers (2014)
Championship Rings: 2 (with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010)
Kids: Not publicly disclosed
Siblings: One older brother, Corey Thomas Bynum
Fun Facts
- Andrew Bynum was an imposing center known for his size, rebounding, shot-blocking, and offensive skills in the post.
- A key part of the Lakers’ back-to-back championships in 2009 and 2010, he was also named an NBA All-Star in 2012.
- Unfortunately, recurring injuries and questions about his dedication to basketball prematurely ended his career at the age of 26.
- Despite a relatively short career, Bynum remains one of the most skilled big men of his generation.