Andre Drummond (2012)

[Brooklyn]

Andre Drummond(#1) Height: 6-11 Weight: 279 lbs. Position: Center Born: August 10, 1993 in Mount Vernon, New York Age Drafted: 19 College: University of Connecticut Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

Currently averaging 19PPG and 19RPG. An absolute monster on the glass, offensive and defensive (currently averaging 6 ORPG). Big body and excellent athleticism. He is showing Shaq-like dominance at times on offense, the sky is the limit for this guy. He is also quite nimble for his size. Solid shot blocker for his size (2.1 blocks per 36 mins, career), but his stealing ability is impressive (averaging 1.8 steals per game this season).

Weaknesses

While he's showing Shaq-like positives, he is also showing Shaq-like negatives - terrible free throw shooter (40% career). No 3pt shot, and not a great jump shot (gets all his points on this inside). Has led the league in personal fouls the past two seasons, but has improved a bit this year.

Notes

Led the league in offensive rebounds each of the past 3 seasons; 2nd in total rebounds the past two season and leading this season.

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
2	1	2.5	1	2.5	1.5	4.5	4.5	3	2	3.5	3.5	3	4	5	4

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
4	2	2.5	1	2.5	1.5	5	5	4	2.5	3.5	3.5

[dave]

Andre Drummond(#1) Height: 6-11 Weight: 279 lbs. Position: Center Born: August 10, 1993 in Mount Vernon, New York Age Drafted: 19 College: University of Connecticut Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

Drummond is a throwback back to the basket kind of bigman in the halfcourt offense. He is a very good athlete and can get around guys in the post for easy buckets. He seems to be a very capable scorer, but only in the low post where he does all of his damage. Proving he can be a 20ppg scorer this season with the Pistons he is looking like a monster, very similar to a young Shaq. Drummond shoots a high % due to easy putbacks because of his great rebounding stats, both on offense (4.8) and defense (7.4). Drummond is an above average shot blocker, while not elite yet. So far career he is averaging 1.7BPG. One of his big pluses is his ability to knock the ball loose and cause turnovers averaging 1.1 SPG in his career. This career is hard to judge 3 years in but he should be an ELITE rebounder with ELITE scoring down low.

Weaknesses

Much like Shaq, Drummond is a REALLY bad FT shooter, averaging .399% for his career. Much like many back to the basket back down bigs, he does not look to pass once he starts his move to the basket and really needs to work on that part of his game to get his average up from .6 APG.

Notes

League Leader in OFF. Rebounds last 3 seasons, Top 5 in Def Reb all 3 seasons, (1st once), Top 2 in Total Reb all 3 seasons (lead once), Lead league in Personal Fouls twice, Twice in top 10 for BPG.

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
3.5	1.5	1	1	2	1.5	4.5	4	4	1	1	3.5	2.5	4	3.5	4.5

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
4.5	2	1.5	1	2	2	5	5	4.5	1	1.5	4.5

[Sarawak]

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[Belgrade]

Andre Drummond(#1) Height: 6-11 Weight: 279 lbs. Position: Center Born: August 10, 1993 in Mount Vernon, New York Age Drafted: 19 College: University of Connecticut Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

Dominant PER36 rebounding rates that will allow him to challenge for the rebounding title from the get-go...blessed with Shaquille O'Neal like physical assets including quickness, superhuman strength and great leaping ability...finishes well inside with contact...shows a developing mind on the defensive end...had a soft shooting touch in HS...

Weaknesses

Possesses no jumpshot to speak of - will need to practice...horrendous free throw shooter with mental issues at the line...not a great post defender but this can be forgiven with youth...neither an adept passer nor ball-handler...still needs to develop low-post game...

Notes

Has always been a high impact player - even as a rookie (.172 WS/48, 2.4 BPM, 1.4 VORP). Has led the league in rebounding rate and offensive rebounding rate at various stages early on in his career. This season is on pace to do historic things. 2x Player of Week & All-Rookie 2nd Team recipient.

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
3.5	2	2	1	1.5	1.5	5	5	3	2.5	3.5	4	3.5	4.5	4.5	3.5

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
4.5	2.5	3	1	2	2	5	5	4.5	3	4	4

[Tel Aviv]

Name: Andre Drummond Position: Center Number: 1 DOB: August 10, 1993 Age when drafted: 19 (2012 Draft) College: Connecticut Hometown: Mount Vernon, New York Height: 6'11 Weight: 279 lbs

STRENGTHS: Rebounding, Drummond is a monster on the glass on both sides of the floor, has a great knack of using his physical attributes to get in position under the basket and judge where the rebound is going to land. A gifted athlete for someone of his size, possesses great strength but also has the speed and leaping ability that not many at his position do. On the offensive end he uses his athleticism well but he also has a good post game. On the defensive end picks up a decent amount of blocks and steals.

WEAKNESSES: Free throw shooting, he is a liability at the charity stripe, shot .389 last season. Teams can foul him when in the penalty in an attempt to get him off the court. All his offense comes in the post, doesn't have a jump shot. Not much of a defender at the moment, focuses more on getting the rebound and gambling for a steal or block attempt although that will improve over time.

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STATS:

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
C+	D+	D+	F+	D+	D+	A-	B	C+	C-	C+	B-	B-	A-	A-	A-

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
A-	C-	C-	F+	C	C	A+	A+	B+	C+	B	A-

[Sarawak]

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