Andrew Bynum
Forever known for playing for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA, Andrew Bynum forwent his college studies to pursue his professional basketball career. The high school McDonald’s All-American star played seven seasons with the Lakers, winning two NBA championships in 2009 and 2010 with the team. He was the Lakers’ first-round pick in the 2005 NBA draft.
Bynum became the youngest player ever to feature in an NBA game. However, injuries hampered this 2012 NBA All-Star’s otherwise promising career, leading to him briefly playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and Indiana Pacers after leaving the Lakers.