Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Andrew Bynum:

Player Profile

  • 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

Player Archetype / Play Style

Andrew Bynum’s player archetype was that of a classic low-post center, a true interior big whose game revolved around size, touch, rebounding, and rim protection. At his best, his defensive role was anchored in the paint, where his length and sheer mass let him contest shots, control space around the basket, and hold up against opposing centers, while offensively he functioned as a back-to-the-basket scorer, interior finisher, and offensive rebounder rather than a face-up creator or perimeter threat. Physically, Bynum stood out as a massive seven-footer with a long wingspan, soft hands, and enough coordination to turn raw size into real post offense, which is why evaluations of him consistently emphasized his low-block scoring, soft touch near the rim, and value as a traditional interior anchor. His overall play style was power-based but skilled for his size: deep seals, patient post work, paint finishing, glass work, and defensive presence close to the hoop. (Bleacher Report)

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.

Sources:

Bleacher Report — LA Lakers: Why Andrew Bynum Is the NBA’s Most Important Player
Forum Blue & Gold — Andrew Bynum vs Future Hall of Famer
NBA.com — ANDREW BYNUM: Building on the Legacy