Sixers Acquire Andrew Bynum

Since Allen Iverson's departure in 2006, the Sixers have been searching for that super star.  For years the Sixers have been desperately lacking that go to guy who can be depended on when the game is on the line.

Finally, it seems that the Sixers have their long awaited super star in center Adrew Bynum.
In a 4 team blockbuster deal centered on the movement of Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Sixers came away with the second best big man in the game in Andrew Bynum.  Here is a complete breakdown of the 4 team mega deal.

Lakers Get: Dwight Howard from Magic, Chris Duhon from Magic, Earl Clark from Magic

Nuggets Get: Andre Iguodala from Sixers

Sixers Get: Andrew Bynum from Lakers, Jason Richardson from Magic

Magic Get: Arron Afflalo from Nuggets, Al Harrington from Denver, Nik Vucevic from Sixers, 1st round pick Maurice Harkless from Sixers, Nuggets 2014 1st round draft pick, Sixers 2015 1st round draft pick, Lakers 2017 1st round draft pick

The deal seems rather complicated, but it's pretty simple when its broken all down.  The Sixers definitely gave up a lot in Andre Igudoala, Nik Vucevic, Mo Harkless, and a 1st round draft pick, but they added a 24 year old dominant center to the team who will hopefully be a force in the paint for the Sixers for years to come.  Bynum is entering into the final year of his contract and I feel like the Sixers will definitely look to sign him to a long term deal.

So what does Bynum bring to the Sixers?  First off he brings size.  Bynum is 7 foot, 285 pounds and an absolute force in the middle.  He is also ferocious on the boards as he averaged 11.8 boards per game last year.  Bynum also has a nice close to mid range jumper that helped him average 18.7 points per game last year for the Lakers.

While Bynum is arguably the second best big man in the game behind Dwight Howard, he does have issues off the court.  Bynum is at times immature, but I think he will be fine under the leadership of Doug Collins.

Overall this deal is huge for the Sixers.  The Sixers were lucky to get out of the first round last year, and the addition of Bynum now makes them a legitimate force in the East behind the Bulls, Heat, and Celtics.  Will they win a championship any time soon? Probably not, but they at least have a star to build their team around, and a blueprint for the future.