What is Andrew Bynum’s Net Worth?
Andrew Bynum, the American professional basketball player, has a net worth of $35 million. He earned his fortune through a successful career in the NBA, primarily as a Los Angeles Laker. During his time with the Lakers, he was an All-Star and won an NBA championship.
Early Life and Career
Andrew Bynum was born on October 27, 1987, in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey. He attended several high schools before settling at St. Joseph High School for his junior and senior years where he played basketball and participated in the McDonald’s All-American game in 2005. He was named a McDonald’s All American and third-team “Parade” All-American.
Despite being accepted into the University of Connecticut, Bynum decided to enter the NBA Draft instead.
Andrew Bynum’s NBA Career
Andrew Bynum was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2005, becoming the youngest player in NBA history at just 17 years old. He won two NBA championships with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010, but struggled with knee injuries throughout his career.
Bynum was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2012, but never played a game for the team due to season-ending knee surgery. He signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2013, but struggled and was eventually suspended indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team.
Bynum was then traded to the Chicago Bulls in 2014, but was waived before playing a game. He signed with the Indiana Pacers later that year, but only appeared in two games before being sidelined with knee issues. As of 2018, Bynum was still attempting to make an NBA comeback.
Andrew Bynum’s NBA Earnings
In 2008, Andrew Bynum signed a four-year rookie scale extension with the Los Angeles Lakers for $57.2 million. His contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2013 was a two-year incentive-laden deal worth up to $24.8 million. Bynum then signed a one-year contract worth $1 million for the 2014 season with the Indiana Pacers. Overall, Bynum has earned more than $70 million throughout his NBA career.
