In view of the early career ofAndre Drummond, it was hard to imagine him becoming a league “wide traveler” in such a short time. Selected in 9th position in the 2012 Draft by Detroit, he only knew the Pistons until his transfer in February 2020 to Cleveland. That is more than seven seasons, without much collective success, but in stability.
Since the Cavs, he has had short stints with the Lakers, Sixers and Nets. His fidgeting, more or less wanted, showed up once more this summer when he signed up with the Bulls for a two-year contract. His sixth team in two and a half years so…
The pivot, passing through the Connecticut gymnasium where he spent his early basketball years, compares this streak to ” a study trip. I moved a lot. But I control what I can. For me, it’s pretty cool. You have to see it as a fun trip. I took it as a moment of pleasure, seeing other cities and working with other franchises, discovering other cultures. »
The two-time All-Star, with the Michigan franchise, adds: I spent eight consecutive years at the same place, I loved Detroit. Detroit gave me the career I have today. »
Soon to be considered the “best rebounder in history”?
It was there that the player, who arrived in the league at just 19 years old, began to build his reputation as a double-double machine. Apart from his rookie season, where he was still playing behind Greg Monroe in the rotation, the interior has not had a season under 13 points and 13 rebounds to average. A model of regularity which however did not translate into many victories for his Pistons.
Author of several seasons at 15 rebounds per game, the pivot has won four titles of best rebounders in the league. It’s as much as Kevin Garnettand one less than Dwight Howard or Bill Russell. Currently 46th in the ranking of the total number of career rebounds captured (9,519), Andre Drummond still has the 10th best career rebound average (13.3), just ahead of a certain Dennis Rodman (13,1).
These are enough arguments for him to consider himself one of the best in the field. ” I already think I’m part of it (of the best rebounders in history). I’m on time. And when I retire, I’ll be considered the greatest rebounder in history, if I haven’t already. »
A statement full of confidence that should clash with statistical reality as well as the impact that these rebounds can have on the fate of a meeting. In this game, the giants Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russellwho both averaged over… 20 career rebounds, as well as Dennis Rodman still seem to be a lot ahead of him…
| Andre Drummond | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Until | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2012-13 | THE | 60 | 21 | 60.8 | 50.0 | 37.1 | 2.8 | 4.8 | 7.6 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 7.9 |
| 2013-14 | THE | 81 | 32 | 62.3 | 0.0 | 41.8 | 5.4 | 7.8 | 13.2 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 13.5 |
| 2014-15 | THE | 82 | 31 | 51.4 | 0.0 | 38.9 | 5.3 | 8.1 | 13.5 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 13.8 |
| 2015-16 | THE | 81 | 33 | 52.1 | 33.3 | 35.5 | 4.9 | 9.9 | 14.8 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 16.2 |
| 2016-17 | THE | 81 | 30 | 53.0 | 28.6 | 38.6 | 4.3 | 9.5 | 13.8 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 13.6 |
| 2017-18 | THE | 78 | 34 | 52.9 | 0.0 | 60.5 | 5.1 | 10.9 | 16.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 15.0 |
| 2018-19 | THE | 79 | 34 | 53.3 | 13.2 | 59.0 | 5.4 | 10.2 | 15.6 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 17.3 |
| 2019-20 * | All Teams | 57 | 33 | 53.3 | 14.3 | 57.5 | 4.4 | 10.8 | 15.2 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 17.7 |
| 2019-20 * | THE | 49 | 34 | 53.0 | 4.8 | 58.4 | 4.6 | 11.2 | 15.8 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 17.8 |
| 2019-20 * | CLE | 8 | 28 | 55.2 | 28.6 | 51.3 | 3.0 | 8.1 | 11.1 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 17.5 |
| 2020-21 * | All Teams | 46 | 27 | 49.3 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 3.6 | 8.4 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 14.9 |
| 2020-21 * | CLE | 25 | 29 | 47.4 | 0.0 | 59.7 | 4.0 | 9.4 | 13.5 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 17.5 |
| 2020-21 * | LAL | 21 | 25 | 53.1 | 0.0 | 60.5 | 3.1 | 7.1 | 10.2 | 1.4 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 11.9 |
| 2021-22 * | All Teams | 73 | 20 | 57.0 | 0.0 | 52.4 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 9.3 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 8.0 |
| 2021-22 * | PHL | 49 | 18 | 53.8 | 0.0 | 51.2 | 2.8 | 6.1 | 8.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 6.1 |
| 2021-22 * | BRK | 24 | 22 | 61.0 | 0.0 | 53.7 | 3.9 | 6.4 | 10.3 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 11.8 |
| Total | 718 | 30 | 54.0 | 13.2 | 47.3 | 4.5 | 8.7 | 13.3 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 13.8 | |