According to Lakers coach Phil Jackson, Bynum looked strong in practice and was moving well. Jackson even called Bynum a “dominant force”.

With less than two weeks remaining prior to the beginning of the NBA playoffs, the Lakers need Bynum to get on the court as quickly as possible. It’d be tough to integrate him back into their system after the playoffs begin.

For fantasy basketball purposes, Bynum would be a high risk play at any point. However, he’s definitely capable of producing a big reward. There’s a possibility that the Lakers could give him extended minutes so that he can accelerate his acclimation back into their system.

Here’s an Andrew Bynum highlight video to remind you of what the bigman can do when he’s healthy:

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Shooting Guard
Boston – Ray Allen
Lakers – Kobe Bryant
ADVANTAGE: Lakers. As long as he can steer clear of Vanessa Curry or any other Laker Girl, Kobe should dominate.

Small Forward
Boston – Paul Pierce
Lakers – Vladimir Radmanovic
ADVANTAGE: Celtics. Pierce has to play great for Boston to win this series.

Power Forward
Boston – Kevin Garnett
Lakers – Lamar Odom
ADVANTAGE: Celtics. Odom can do a lot but he’s no KG.

Center
Boston – Kendrick Perkins
Lakers – Pau Gasol
ADVANTAGE: Lakers. As long as Gasol doesn’t choke, he should dominate this matchup.

Bench
Boston – Cassell, House, Posey, Brown, Davis, Powe
Lakers – Farmar, Vujacic, Walton, Turiaf
ADVANTAGE: Lakers. Their bench is young but powerful.

Coach
Boston – Doc Rivers
Lakers – Phil Jackson
ADVANTAGE: Lakers. Nine championships against zero championships.

Overall
Lakers in five.

Kobe Bryant and the Lakers will be lifting the 2008 NBA championship trophy.

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