Confidence is an important component of an athlete’s career. When you are not given so much take it alone, and at this little game Andre Drummond seems to be a cut above the competition.
New back-up from Nikola Vucevic in Chicago and future specialist in low tasks in the Bulls roster, Andre Drummond is facing a new challenge. After the Pistons, the Cavs, the Lakers, the Nets and the Sixers, it is therefore in Illinois that the 29-year-old pivot will now play the aspiros. Best rebounder in the League four times (2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020), Dede is certainly one of the best specialists in the genre since his arrival in the League in 2012, perhaps he is even the leader of the band, in any case the debate clearly exists. Back in Connecticut, land of his youthful exploits, the hairy shoulder took advantage of a summer camp to take stock of a few subjects and among these his place among the best rebound gobblers in the NBA, among the best rebound gobblers in history. Hang in there, the answer is crazy. Not completely ridiculous, but at least a little crazy.
“I already think I’m part of it (of the best rebounders in history, editor’s note). I’m on schedule, and when I quit I’ll be considered the greatest rebounder in history, if I haven’t already. »
So one of two things. First, Andre Drummond is clearly one of the best specialists in history. No doubt, figures in support. Already in the 50 best in history when he was not over 30, almost five seasons between 15 and 16 catches per match, and an almost innate ability to attract leather from his big buttocks and his good placement ? That puts you the direct guy. Now, there is only a leap from there to proclaiming oneself at the very top of the list… but that only Mike Powell might not ensure. Not here to establish a ranking eh, but Bill Russell it must mean something to you, Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone, Kevin Garnett too, the name of Dennis Rodman also speaks to most of you while Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul- Jabbar and Tim Duncan are, according to our sources, sacred specimens.
Always the word to laugh good old Andre, a bit like when he goes to the basket while dribbling, but before closing the good joke of the day let’s still put the church back in the center of the village by announcing to you that according to our calculations of between two cafes, Dede Drummond can easily integrate the Top 10 all-time of the discipline at the end of his career if he shoots around ten rebounds per game for another seven or eight years. Enough to make him a legend in this sport within sport, but to make him the greatest specialist of all time? Why not, but it depends how many drinks we had.
Dede is not lacking in confidence, and we clearly won’t blame him. To know Dede is a bit lacking, and some may remind him in the coming days of the names of some of his glorious elders. In any case, one thing is certain, we still prefer to read that than to see videos of him chaining step-backs from the parking lot, promising us that he has become a sniper.
