Andre Drummond unveils Dre Burger

Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons is a massive man – with a big appetite. But Halo Burger’s newest item is large enough to feed the 6-foot-11, 279-pound center.

What is the new addition? The Dre Burger. After months of speculation, Halo Burger will officially debut the new product Sunday, April 16 at all locations. Drummond took a hands-on approach throughout the entire process.

“Early reactions have been pretty good. Everyone seems to like the burger; it’s big and the toppings are all things I enjoy eating. Maybe I have a second career, someday…” Drummond said. “Seriously, Halo has been super supportive, and we have so much more planned in the community.”

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Who is Andre Drummond?

Drummond is a 23-year-old center for the Detroit Pistons. The one-time NBA All-Star averaged 13.6 points, 13.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in his fifth season. Detroit finished 37-45 overall and failed to reach the playoffs. In January, the native of Mt. Vernon, NY agreed to become the first-ever spokesperson and brand ambassador for the iconic Flint-area burger chain.

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See what's inside the Dre Burger

Grilled pineapple

Two juicy all-beef fresh never frozen patties

Fresh-baked sesame seed bun

Savory Bacon Strips

Crispy Onion Ring

Raw Onion Ring

2 slices of melted American cheese

Special mix of Halo Sauce & BBQ Sauce

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Price

The Dre Burger is $4.99. It's $7.69 for a combo.

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Why should you try one?

All the ingredients were hand-picked by Drummond himself. His mother is Jamaican so he went for an island theme with exotic toppings such as the grilled pineapple and crispy onion ring. The two all-beef patties are never frozen, either. Halo Burger threw the alley-oop and Drummond delivered the slam dunk.

"It's different from the rest of the stuff on the menu," Drummond told MLive-The Flint Journal in February. "I made it myself with no help and when you try it, you're just going to like it so it's a no-brainer. When you come and try it out, tell me what you think."

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Where is Halo Burger?

Halo Burger first originated in Flint in 1923 but has since branched out to Grand Blanc, Burton, Birch Run, Mt. Morris, East Lansing, at the Palace of Auburn Hills and recently launched a Halo Mobile food truck.

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You're invited! Come party with Dre

Although the burger will drop this Sunday, an actual Dre Burger launch event is set for Saturday, May 6 as a benefit for the Special Olympics of Flint. The site and time are still being worked out but Drummond will be in Flint to join the party.

Halo Burger has agreed to donate $1 for each Dre Burger sold in May for the local organization. Drummond will also participate in a basketball clinic for the Special Olympics kids and has agreed to serve as a DJ. The celebration is open to the public and will include free Dre Burgers for the first 100 to show up. Games, bounce houses and more family fun activities will also be available.

“We’re in the burger business, but we’re really in the people business - being good citizens first,” said Halo Burger CEO Chance Richie. “That means looking out for each other and helping the people we serve in our local communities.

“Andre’s involvement in the region and our commitment to constant improvement means we can do more together – for Flint, for Detroit, and SE Michigan,” he added. “That’s the goal, and we’re also going to have some fun along the way.”