The 2013 NBA free-agent pool is filled with big names that are likely to come at a steep long-term cost for those bold enough to invest in them. Several big men stand out, though, as the riskiest of all among those who will command a hefty price.
Frontcourt players tend to be more fragile given their stature and the amount of weight they carry around, but the concerns about some of these players go beyond injury.
Here is a breakdown of three talented but variously flawed bigs who should make some serious coin this summer.
Andrew Bynum
Since being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, the 25-year-old Bynum has yet to hit the court as he tries to recover from knee injuries.
When Bynum is healthy, he is one of the elite centers in the game. That's the problem, though—he rarely is for a consistent amount of time. Having said that, he will still get one of the best deals of the summer as long as his medical evaluations go well.
But teams should tread with serious caution in taking the plunge. Bynum's effort and drive have been consistently questioned, although he has shown the a ...
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NBA Free Agents 2013: Breaking Down Riskiest Players Who Will Command Top Dollar
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