Why The Thunder Don’t Need Andrew Bynum

By Arash Darbandi | Jan 10, 2014

Dec 10, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Andrew Bynum sits on the bench during a game against the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland won 109-94. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 7, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz shooting guard Gordon Hayward (20) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Jeremy Lamb (11) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 112-101. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

At his best, Bynum can be a defensive force. Do the Thunder need help defensively? They rank eighth in the NBA in points allowed per game despite playing fast-paced basketball. They are also second in opponent shooting percentage and fourth in the NBA in opponent points per shot. Can Bynum really help improve these numbers?

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