Andrew Bynum Admits He Has Thought About Retiring From the NBA

And the thought still crosses Bynum's mind from time to time.

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It's been a rough year for Andrew Bynum. Ever since he was dealt from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team trade involving the Orlando Magic on Aug. 10, 2012, Bynum has consistently battled knee troubles that forced him to miss the entire 2012-13 season and still bother him till this day. 

Recently, Cavaliers beat writer for the Akron Beacon Journal, Jason Lloyd, caught up with Bynum who made the following revelation: 

Andrew Bynum admits he considered retirement, and still thinks about it somedays. Frustrated he's not same player, dealing with knee pain

We're not surprised to hear this admission from Bynum. We can't begin to understand what the 26-year-old center goes through on a daily basis, even after going through a number of treatments, including arthoscopic knee surgery and Orthokine treatments on both knees. 

On the bright side, if Bynum were to retire, he could undergo countless hairstyle experimentations and embark on random adventures. So, it isn't all that bad. 

RELATED: A History of Great Athletes Who Retired (By Choice) During Their Prime 

[via Jason Lloyd]

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