Andrew Bynum says Lakers 'need to come back .. ready to win'

You've had time to reflect on last season; what are your thoughts?

Answer: We got embarrassed and we all need to come back focused, ready to win. You lose 4-0, there's not much more to be said. I was the first one to admit we didn't work hard enough to win. Let's tell the truth. It was due to a myriad of reasons — our collective drive and determination. It's about being accountable. Me included. Everyone included.

Q: You started working out at Freddie Roach's Wild Card Boxing Club a few weeks ago. Why?

A: I wanted to get more confident in my hands and get in shape.… I stumbled across Amir and saw Alex was training him, and once I saw the stuff they were doing, I wanted to do it too. I got so much better in just one week, I wanted to continue. Running stairs, swimming, upper-body weightlifting, track work. Because of my [previously injured] knees, I'm keeping pressure off them rather than loading up the squat rack with weights. It's remarkable. I'm still 285 [pounds], but the body fat is gone and what Alex calls functional muscle is stronger.

Ron Artest said he will play overseas during the lockout. Another team is trying to lure Kobe Bryant. Do you want to play over there?

A: No, I'll stay here and stay in shape. [The lockout] seems bad, but I don't think anyone wants to lose games. Player salaries aren't the issue as much as people buying teams and arenas that have been devalued by the things that are part of everyone's life now. We might miss training camp, but I think the season will start on time.

Q: How have you endured speculation you'll be traded, or replaced next year by free agent Dwight Howard?

A: It's good to know everybody wants me; that means I'll be in this game for some time. I like L.A., and don't want to go anywhere else. It'd be good to stay in one place your whole career, and the Lakers are the most storied franchise in the league, everyone knows who the Lakers are, and I appreciate the Lakers' love.