NBA trade season can often be an exciting time of the year for fans and experts across the association. But for the player involved, being traded can be a complicated experience full of complications and mixed emotions.
For former NBA All-Star Andre Drummond, he found that out the hard way during his unceremonious exit from the 76ers. As he revealed in a chat with the media, that trade completely took him by surprise at the time.
“Yeah, I definitely was blindsided by it,” he said. “I didn’t think I would be involved in it, but things happen and here we are.”
At the time of the trade, Doc Rivers had to awkwardly cancel practice as negotiations between the 76ers and Nets developed into the final stages.
“I’ve been a part of a lot of trade deadlines. 11 years straight so any time a coach calls practice off, you know something’s about to happen. I didn’t know it was gonna be me, obviously, but I knew somebody was being moved that day. It happens.”
Drummond would barely have time to adapt in Brooklyn before moving on to his next team. This season, he’s with the Bulls, where he’s averaging 6.2 points, 7 rebounds, and 0.4 blocks per game on 59% shooting.
Andre Drummond Says He’s The Best Rebounder Ever
‘Dre might not be much on the court today, but he is a 2x NBA All-Star who was once considered a max player for the Detroit Pistons. According to Drummond, he will be considered the greatest rebounder ever by the time he retires.
Names like Dennis Rodman, Charles Barkley, and Dwight Howard ring out as players that were elite rebounders. They never approached Wilt-like numbers, but they were still vastly impressive. And another who’s put up incredible stats in the category is Andre Drummond.
He seems to think highly of himself as well, making a statement in an interview with CT Insider suggesting that he may already be the best rebounder in history.
“I think I’m already there,” Drummond said. “I’m on my way. By the time I retire, I’ll go down as the best rebounder ever — if not already.”
No matter your feelings about Drummond or his claim as the greatest rebounder ever, you can sympathize with how much he’s had to relocate over the years.
Having passed through six NBA teams in just 10 years, one can only imagine how tough it must have been for him to find consistency with new teammates practically every season.
Hopefully, he manages to find a more permanent home in Chicago for a Bulls team that could use as much firepower as it can get.
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