Everything On Life Of Will Bynum [2024 Update]

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William Bynum is an American Basketball player who last played for the Detroit Pistons before his retirement, after a total of 13 years as a professional.

During his high school days, people came to watch him play. His extraordinary skills in the court made him royal in Chicago. Everyone knew and talked about him.

After joining the NBA, he became an elite point guard and among the best in the association. He could easily break down any defenses making plays to help the team win. 

Bynum played a long career after being undrafted in 2005. He was already 22 when Boston Celtics recruited him.

Following are some of the Bynum quick facts. Let’s take a look.

Quick Facts

Early Life And Education

Will Bynum grew up in Chicago, Illinois, with his parents and eight siblings.

His father, William Robinson, died in 2007, suffering from lung cancer. He worked in a steel factory, making it easier to catch up with the deadly disease.

Talking about his mother, Rose Robinson, was a diabetic patient. And as a single mother, she worked hard to provide food for all her children.

As Bynum grew up in Chicago, he started his formal education in Richard High while playing with the basketball team and was exceptionally terrific at it.

Even as a kid, Bynum recognized his inclination toward basketball. He used to join wild pickup games with grown men to learn tips and tricks.

He helped the school win several titles during the time. And after his graduation event, Bynum joined the Arizona university to complete his bachelor’s degree.

But within some time, Bynum got to experience and learn more in the Georgia State of Technology with the men’s basketball team.

Age, Weight, And Height 

As of now, Bynum has already celebrated his 40th birthday.

Likewise, he stands at 6 feet which is quite okay for an NBA point guard. However, his height has sometimes made his defenses fail while standing in a circle of taller guards.

But still, Bynum has a lightweight and athletic build which comprises his average height of 6 feet, and he manages to pass among the opponents swiftly.

And for his lean and dark figure, Bynum’s chiseled jaw, black hair, and black eyes surely help flutter the hearts of the fans.

Amateur Career

Will Bynum completed his high school at Richard T.Crane High.

In his junior year, he made 22 points, four rebounds, and seven assists per game, leading a 20-9 record to advance to the Class AA Elite Eight for earning all-state honors.

For senior year Bynum signed a National Letter of Intent to play at the University of Arizona.

Bynum was featured in a documentary in 2001, namely “Preps: Chicago Hoops,” highlighting five Chicago high school basketball stars who got to college or NBA.

Will scored three straight double-figure twice in 2001-02, finishing the year with nine-double-figures for Arizona.

After Arizona’s 10-game tour of Australia, he returned to his hospitalized mother.

Playing just eight games in Arizona, he decided to join Georgia Tech to play with their team Yellow Jackets.

As of 2003-04, he scored an average of 9.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists helping Georgia Tech become a National Runner-Up.

For the 2004-05 season, he got selected for an ACC Tournament where he scored the record of 35 points in the semi-final victory over North Carolina.

Professional Career

After being undrafted in the 2005 NBA draft, he played six games for Boston Celtics in the 2005 NBA Summer League. 

Golden State Warriors tested Bynum with a 10-day contract, finally deciding on him for the 2005-06 season.

He was named NBA D-League Rookie of the Year towards the end of the season. 

Also, Bynum led Maccabi Tel Aviv to win the 2007 Israeli Basketball Premier League championship. He also won the 2007 Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP.

Will joined the Pistons for the 2008 NBA Summer League. In the game with Charlotte Bobcats, he suffered a right-hand injury resulting in ligament damage but still made 32 points leading the Pistons to a 104-97 victory.

In a game with Washington Wizards, he became the second player in Piston’s history to give 20 or more assists in a game.

He played for four more years with Detriot in a three-year and a two-year contract.

For Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association in 2014, he scored 22.3 points and 1.5 steals in 30 games as a replacement player. 

Bynum went for Washington Wizards for the 2015-16 season and later had a short period with Atlanta Hawks and Windy City Bulls. In 2018, he signed with a Turkish club.

Overall Career Achievements 

• Light HaAl Champion – 2007
• The MVP of Israeli Basketball Premier League – 2007
• Two times CBA All-Star – 2015 & 2016
• NBA D-League Rookie of the year – 2006

What About Will Bynum’s Family?

Will Bynum is married to Andrea Bynum, and they have two daughters and a son.

The firstborn in 2007 was Laila Rose, while the second was born in 2012. They welcomed their son in 2016, who is five years old.

Bynum made quite a media round during October 2021 regarding the defrauding of NBA players’ health and welfare benefits plans.

Eighteen of the former NBA players had been accused of approximately $4 million in fraud, ending up to 20 years in prison. The ring leader, supposedly a billionaire owner, might go for long.

Some of the big names who got caught in the crime and charged guilty were Glen “Big Baby” Davis, Tony Allen, and many more.

The citation announcement was just a first step which probably will be a long legal affair. So let’s all wait to see what comes out of it.

Net Worth 

After a long successful career, Bynum took the chance and made a final goodbye to NBA in 2018.

Bynum earned $87,534 in his first three seasons in the NBA, which gradually upgraded to $13,443,211 in the next six seasons.

However, he signed the most expensive contract during the season 2010-11 and 2012-13 with $3,250,000 in his pocket.

Well, in his final seasons in the NBA, he made earnings of $146,997.

Apart from his basketball career earnings, he owns a foundation with Tony Allen named “The Grind Family.”

It helps develop NBA skills, life coaching, and mental training for new aspiring basketball players.

So, including his basketball earnings and foundation, Bynum’s net worth is about $45 million.

Social Media Presence

His Twitter profile is locked with a few followers, but we can see him posting about his life and children’s pictures on Instagram.

Instagram: @12thrill

Twitter: @12thrill

Facebook: Will Bynum

Interesting Facts About Will Bynum

A Fantastic Player

A basketball fanatic would never miss out on praising Will Bynum.

This point guard was probably one of the best players from Chicago. So much to say, but he brought more light to Chicago Town Hoopers during his time. 

Will could create new moves every time he was on the court. So scoring 10 points in a few minutes of his game was not even a big deal.

The NBA games he played were equally enjoyable to watch. The skills he polished from a young age gave him the reputation he has now.

Also, Bynum has a clear understanding of how the NBA differs from international play.

A Lifesaver

Will Bynum was a lifesaver at some point for Tony Allen, a former forward who played for several teams like Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, and New Orleans Pelicans.

It happened before any of them had joined the NBA.

Both Will and Tony were from Chicago and had known each other since they were kids.

In his teens, Allen got caught up in the wrong circle. His high school coach found out and threw him off the basketball team.  

Out of frustration, Tony quit school also. 

While hanging out at Illinois Tech, Will and Tony happened to meet one day. They talked, and Will found out about the mishap.

Some days later, Will saw Tony play. He was greatly impressed by his skills and told not to waste them. He helped him get enrolled in school & coaching again.

As a result, Tony made it to the NBA, playing for 14 seasons. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Will Bynum’s career earnings?

The estimated earnings for the eight seasons he played in the NBA is about $16,593,650. However, total earnings from his professional career as of 2022 are not available.

What is Will Bynum currently involved with?

He is currently serving as a trainer. Not only now, but he also regarded himself as a trainer even before his NBA career took off.

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