Andrew Bynum Is a Better Center Than Dwight Howard, Says Newest Sixer

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The Sixers introduced their newest guard-forward on Tuesday at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and the sound bite that caught the most fire on the Internet and sports radio airwaves was his declaration that his new teammate, Andrew Bynum, is the best center in the NBA.

Yes, better even than former Orlando Magic and current Los Angeles Lakers star Dwight Howard.

From the Inquirer's John Mitchell via Ball Don't Lie:

"He's going to need two defenders to stop him; I would say he's the
best big man in the NBA right now, hands down," Wright, speaking at
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine,  said. "He's a guy that
can give you baskets with his back to the basket; a guy who makes free
throws at 7-feet. You've just got to respect him."

At that point I interjected, asking him if he calls Bynum the best
big man in the league because they are now on the same team. Or could it
be because Howard is on the mend from back surgery?

"No way, I'd say it any day. It's because I know  he can put his back
to the basket and give us a basket and request a double team and make
free throws," Wright continued.  "It's his all-around game. Hopefully he
can stay healthy and we can ride, he can put us on his back and he can
take us as far as we can go."

I'm not necessarily sure I'd agree with Mr. Wright's assessment just yet, but boy am I hoping it turns out to be a reality.

Regardless, one thing seems to be true: the sky is the limit for Andrew Bynum in Philadelphia and shooting for the title of best center in the NBA remains a realistic goal.

Atlantic City ballin' is just weeks away. Get excited.

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