Updated: April 10, 2012, 7:04 am ET

Jackson: Relax and Watch Bynum Grow Up

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

Phil Jackson has a message for everybody criticizing Andrew Bynum.

Settle down.

The former Lakers coach told The Times he enjoyed seeing Bynum’s development, even if it had been filled with inexplicable turns the last few weeks.

“Bynum is not quite mature, but everyone should relax and watch him grow up,” Jackson said via email. “This year has been a big step for him offensively…nice to see…and when he takes up the mantle as defensive captain the Lakers can get back in the hunt.”

via Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times

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