Andre Drummond - “Big Penguin”

6’11, 279lbs | University of Connecticut |

DOB: 8/10/1993 | C

Drafted: 1st Round, Ninth Overall in 2012 to the Detroit Pistons

Andre Drummond Season-by-Season Statistics

Drummond entered the NBA as a rebounding machine. Many teams passed on him, and some would later regret their decision. As recently, he’s become a top center in the league. In his rookie season, he averaged about 8 points and 8 rebounds in 20 minutes per outing. This can be related to the fact that he shared the floor with Greg Monroe, and wasn’t the first option at this time. Later on, he would become a machine, and would also become a 2x all star.

Andre is the best rebounder in the league, and is on pace to be one of the top rebounders of ALL TIME. His rebounding ability is unmatched, and he is a walking double double. Also, Andre has a very good post game as he is very strong, and can back down defenders with ease. Recently, Drummond has improved his free throw percentage drastically, which gives him the ability to play in crunch time. Finally, the two most underrated aspects of Drummond’s game are his playmaking and his defense, which he has improved in a lot this season.

The main flaw in Drummond’s game is his lack of a jumpshot. He can’t shoot. The only time he shoots 3 pointers is when he decides to pull up from, full court to beat the buzzer, which he surprisingly makes an incredible amount of them. If Andre was at least able to develop a mid range game, he would have an even greater argument as the best big man in the NBA today.

Accolades

All-Rookie 2nd team (2013)

All-NBA 3rd team (2016)

NBA All-Star (2016, 2018)

Andre Drummond Drops 30 and 24 vs the Utah Jazz

Fun Facts

1)His nickname comes from his love of penguins, and has stated that his three favorite movies are “March of the Penguins,” “Happy Feet,” and “Happy Feet 2.”

2)Fastest player to record 4000 points and 4000 rebounds since 1983-84.

3) Has improved his Free Throw percentage by more than 20% from the 2016-17 season to the 2017-18 season.

Andre Drummond Full Highlights 2018.01.30 vs Cavs - 21 Pts, 22 Rebs, 7 Asts, 3 Blks!