Bynum's other knee ailing
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Bynum's other knee ailing
John Mitchell, Inquirer Staff Writer
Andrew Bynum, who says he has never had any cartilage issues, says he has them now, in both knees.
About an hour before the 76ers were scheduled to play the Utah Jazz at Wells Fargo Center, Bynum revealed that he has suffered a setback – experiencing swelling in both of his knees – as he tries to make it back to the court by middle of January. Despite acknowledging the setback, he says he is still on schedule.
“I had a little bit of a setback and we’re just working through some issues with the right knee,” Bynum said. “I kind of have a mirror thing going on with my left knee. I don’t know what’s going on but the doctors are saying pretty much that it’s a weakened cartilage state.
“They’re not giving me anything real definite, “ Bynum continued. “I’ve just got to wait for the cartilage to get stronger and that’s pretty much what’s going on. The pain is about the same but there is swelling in both knees that we have under control. It’s the same spot, bone bruise on both sides. ”
Sixers general manager Tony DiLeo will have more at 6:30.
John Mitchell is in his second year covering the 76ers for the Inquirer after joining the paper in November 2011. He covered the Washington Wizards for the Washington Times from 1998 to 2008. He's also worked at the Philadelphia Tribune, the Wilmington News Journal, Courier-Post, Trenton Times and Elmira Star-Gazette.Born and raised in West Philadelphia - not too far from Will Smith - he graduated from Overbrook High School the same year the 76ers won their last championship. He's a proud graduate of Howard University and the proud father of two sons, Jared and Jordan.
ABOUT MARC NARDUCCI
Marc Narducci has served in a variety of roles with the Inquirer since beginning in 1983. He has covered the 76ers as a backup and a beat writer. In addition, Narducci has covered everything from the Super Bowl to the World Series and a lot in between. Narducci also has a true passion for South Jersey scholastic sports, which he has covered for many years.
