Just like Anthony Davis, Andre Drummond was heavily criticized by Lakers and NBA fans on Sunday. The 17-time NBA champions lost the first game of their playoffs series against the Phoenix Suns, leaving a poor image on the court.
You can say AD was the lowest point of the team but Drummond also ‘worked’ hard to get many bad words. Singer/songwriter and Lakers superfan Halsey was one of those calling out Drummond. However, she said she couldn’t be mad at the big man since his face made him look like he felt worse with his game than the people watching him play.
“it’s so hard to get mad at Drummond bc his face always looks like he’s more disappointed in himself than I am in him,” she tweeted during the Lakers-Suns game.
it’s so hard to get mad at Drummond bc his face always looks like he’s more disappointed in himself than I am in him
— halsey and1 (@halseyandone) May 23, 2021
Of course, this sparked a lot of reactions, with fans agreeing with her, blaming Frank Vogel, Anthony Davis and proposing solutions to the bad game the team was having.
https://twitter.com/AlecFall0n/status/1396574138303660034
We need to put Gasol and matthews in the starting lineup.
— Travis Williams (@TraGamer16) May 23, 2021
I understand that you made a commitment to a guy to sign.
But if he understands in order to win you must understand that principal
Drummond is hurting us on this games… I'm glad he's a Lakers this guys have not had time to jiggle.
I'll leave it as that!💜💛💯💪
— Sonny Sandoval (@SonnySandoval10) May 23, 2021
Every mistake he makes it looks likes he's saying in his head…"Man! This is a different brand of basketball. Nothing like the East."
— Jay Jay (@LongbeachJJ) May 23, 2021
For those potentially freaking out over this Game 1 loss, look at what the Lakers did in Game 1s in their first two playoff series during their run to their 17th NBA championship. Don't trip. It's early.
— Victor Negrete (@victaaa21) May 23, 2021
https://twitter.com/greglovesdata/status/1396838685459374080
Vogel is gonna sacrifice this teams potential just to make Drummond feel good smh
— A God Named Shäd🐍💜💛🖤💙 (@ShadFrom803) May 23, 2021
https://twitter.com/RichardOlmos10/status/1396574170461343751
A injured Chris paul and strip the ball off him😑😑 He needs to have a long look of the floor on the bench before coming back😞
— Nitesh Pillay (@NW_FreshPrince) May 23, 2021
https://twitter.com/loveadamhann/status/1396574219471777798
His body language is awful
— It was a GI Jane Joke (@Paul24Wall) May 23, 2021
Contrary to what happened in the play-in tournament with the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers couldn’t turn things around in front of the Suns. Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton did the job and Monty Williams’ team earned a big W to start the playoffs on a high note.
The Lakers need to make some adjustments, and several people believe one of those will include Drummond. They are on the quest to defend the NBA championship, but every player needs to be on the same page. Otherwise, things will get a lot harder.
