Andrew Bynum breaks a sweat
Considering his well-documented injury, it's curious that Celebrity Sweat is showcasing the workout routine of Lakers center Andrew Bynum in a DVD slated to be released Feb. 1st. Then again, the series first featured Nelly, a hip-hop artist who shows he definitely has the muscles but isn't exactly an athlete.
Nonetheless, Bynum's trailer below features several interesting tidbits, such as how he grew up idolizing San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, enjoys playing tennis, prioritizes endurance training over strength training and that his pre-game routine entails both working on post moves and reading a book.
-- Mark Medina
E-mail the Lakers blog at mgmedin@gmail.com
WHEW!!! . . .
Glanced at headline with "Bynum" and "Breaks" in it ... took my breath away!
LakerMike
Posted by: LakerMike | January 24, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Nelly uses steroids.
I think that's perfectly clear.
What do we play for? RINGS!!!
Lakers Today... Lakers Tomorrow... Lakers Forever.
GO LAKERS!!!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 24, 2011 at 12:16 PM
There's the center of the upcoming decade right there.
Hope some of Drew's strength training rubs off on Pau...
AS ALWAYS - AND FOREVER - GO LAKERS!!!!!!
Posted by: CyberCosmiX | January 24, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Laker Mike - lol my apologies for making you slightly nervous
Posted by: Mark Medina | January 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Oh my gosh, LakerMike I'm right with you bra ... I logged in here and read the header "Bynum Breaks ..." and my heart damm near skipped a beat. You got me MM (and I bet a bunch more as soon as they hop on here).
Posted by: PurpleHeart | January 24, 2011 at 01:02 PM
Tom Daniels,
Thanks for the clarification.
Posted by: hobbitmage | January 24, 2011 at 01:09 PM
Nelly was a minor league baseball player in the Cardinals organization. That's not exactly Bynum's level, but better than most people.
Posted by: Andrew | January 24, 2011 at 01:17 PM
I used to see Nelly at LA Sports Gym. Seemed like one of those guys that tries to get real big to compensate for being very short.
Posted by: Bay to LA | January 24, 2011 at 01:20 PM
I'd like to see Drew add a little more strength. He could put on 15-20 pounds of muscle and be the next Shaq (overpowering) but with a decent mid range shot, touch around the rim, and no hack-a-drew because he can make free throws. Heck he's only 23 and at 25 would be a beast down low. As long as his knees stay in shape, he's the league's next dominant big man.
Posted by: hawaiiD | January 24, 2011 at 01:29 PM
A. Biggie, putting in work!! Love it!!!
Posted by: sean | January 24, 2011 at 01:32 PM
LakerMike and PurpleHeart - Ditto
Posted by: LRob | January 24, 2011 at 01:36 PM
Yup...seeing the phrase "Andrew Bynum breaks" immediately causes the hearts of Laker Nation to jump in our collective throats. Although if you REALLY wanted to get a rise out of us, MM, you would have added ... after the word Breaks and before the term A Sweat.
Posted by: utzworld - THE BANNER HOLDER | January 24, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Back up off my homeboy (literally) Nelly! We both hail from the great city of St. Louis, MO! Y'all mess with him...Y'ALL MESS WITH ME!
LOL!
Posted by: utzworld - THE BANNER HOLDER | January 24, 2011 at 01:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DruePniS160
Posted by: Magia32 | January 24, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Wow...a level of maturity. Kareem must be rubbing off.
Posted by: Seymour | January 24, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Trolls abound. Times are good.
DBDH!
Posted by: Don't Blame Del Harris! | January 24, 2011 at 02:12 PM
I thought Drew's workout would include the carrying of Playboy Bunnies.
Posted by: Mark G | January 24, 2011 at 02:17 PM
These are the kinds of brilliant ideas superagent David Lee approves.
Posted by: htj | January 24, 2011 at 02:18 PM
I'm sure some posters here are surprised to see Drew break a sweat!
Posted by: Tom Daniels | January 24, 2011 at 02:24 PM
MM...
Please delete those inappropriate comments above.
LakerMike
Posted by: LakerMike | January 24, 2011 at 02:25 PM
@ MAMBA24...
Belated congrats to you, buddy! You did make me grin upon learning of your personal, 3-peat, nuptials! Actually, about ten years ago, I married a couple for the THIRD TIME! The first was a private ceremony with just immediate family (needed marital status for college scholarship). A few months later, a second ceremony with all the pomp and circumstances of a church wedding (only a handful of people knew the couple was already legally married). A few years later, they broke up and divorced. Then, as fate would have it, they reunited and were remarried. Still together to this day!
Here's hoping THREE IS A CHARM for you and yours as well! lol
LakerMike
Posted by: LakerMike | January 24, 2011 at 02:29 PM
MM... Thankyou
Posted by: LakerMike | January 24, 2011 at 02:31 PM
A. B., a reader & a follower of Tim Duncan...I love this kid more & more each day.
Posted by: Big City Sid | January 24, 2011 at 02:32 PM
CyberCosmiX,
"There's the center of the upcoming decade right there."
God, I sure hope so.
He is the key to our continued dominance next year and beyond.
What do we play for? RINGS!!!
Lakers Today... Lakers Tomorrow... Lakers Forever.
GO LAKERS!!!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 24, 2011 at 02:36 PM
This one's for you, Drew:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH8rjE9Tz8w
Posted by: mclyne | January 24, 2011 at 02:43 PM
Are you fricken kidding me?
Like I didn't need more ammunition to loathe these guys.
http://www.examiner.com/auto-in-national/shaq-buys-lebron-400k-rolls-for-his-birthday-and-other-silly-celeb-car-gifts
What do we play for? RINGS!!!
Lakers Today... Lakers Tomorrow... Lakers Forever.
GO LAKERS!!!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 24, 2011 at 02:45 PM
@Jon K.
What a stupid waste of money. I thought Shaq would be saving his pennies since he's shelled out many millions to his ex- wife.
Posted by: mclyne | January 24, 2011 at 02:49 PM
SPELLCHECK OOPS...
"Shenanigan" My bad!
LakerMike
Posted by: LakerMike | January 24, 2011 at 03:08 PM
Eric W,
What happened? No BLAH BLAH BLAH from Hobbitmage about Drew's work ethics?
Posted by: Staples 24 | January 24, 2011 at 04:19 PM
It's always good to watch our heroes do their stuff... thank you MM
Posted by: dice8up | January 24, 2011 at 05:09 PM
I like the fact that he's developing a mean streak, becoming an intimidating factor in the paint.
Posted by: jef | January 24, 2011 at 08:05 PM
I'm glad to see Drew is putting his time in at the gym. There have been other videos of his workout out there on YouTube and he seems to be fully committed to maximizing his athletic capabilities through conditioning. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have two notorious gym rats on his team (Kobe and Ron-Ron). If he wants to stop losing his matches against Dwight Howard, another hard core gym rat, Drew has to outwork Dwight in the gym in order to win the battle on the basketball court.
For Drew to become a star in this league, he has to put in his work, on the practice court, in the film room, and in the gym. I think he gets that. Playing with the hardest working player in the league and getting some early coaching by the best skilled basketball center ever hopefully set the table for Drew to be a great player. The jury is still out, but it's a good path for Drew to be on, even with injuries setbacks that he's encountered along the way.
Posted by: RunningWithScissors | January 25, 2011 at 01:13 AM
Great to see Drew putting the work. Results should follow. If this kid works hard, he'll turn his potential into an every day reality of dominance. I wish he'd convince Pau to go to the gym with him. Maybe if he brings along a couple of Playboy Bunnies?
Posted by: bronxlakerfan | January 25, 2011 at 11:01 AM