Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andre Drummond

Discover the career path of Andre Drummond, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Andre Drummond is an American professional basketball player currently playing center for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He entered the league after being drafted by the Detroit Pistons as the ninth overall pick in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft. Drummond is known for his rebounding ability.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2009: Pistons Earn Playoff Berth for First Time Since 2009

In 2016, the Pistons finished the regular season as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 44–38 record, earning a playoff berth for the first time since 2009. They went on to be swept in their first-round match-up against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

August 26, 2011: Announced Attendance to University of Connecticut

On August 26, 2011, Drummond announced via Twitter that he intended to reclassify again and attend the University of Connecticut, after initially declaring he would spend a postgraduate year at Wilbraham & Monson Academy in 2011–12. The decision created a media frenzy.

2011: Led Team to National Prep Championship

In 2011, Drummond led his team to the national prep championship while at St. Thomas More.

2011: Top-Rated High School Basketball Player

In 2011, Drummond was one of the top-rated basketball players in the high school class and played one season of college basketball with the Connecticut Huskies before declaring for the draft.

2012: Drafted by Detroit Pistons

In 2012, Andre Drummond was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the NBA draft with the ninth overall pick.

2012: Declared for NBA Draft

In 2012, after a freshman season at UConn, Drummond declared his decision to enter the NBA draft.

May 14, 2013: Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

On May 14, 2013, Drummond was named to the 2012–13 NBA All-Rookie Second Team and finished fourth in NBA Rookie of the Year voting.

2013: NBA All-Rookie Second Team

In 2013, Drummond was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team with the Detroit Pistons.

January 24, 2014: Career-High 20 Rebounds and 20 Points

On January 24, 2014, Drummond recorded a then career-high 20 rebounds to go with 20 points in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

March 11, 2015: Season-High 25 Rebounds

On March 11, 2015, Drummond recorded 22 points and a season-high 25 rebounds in a loss to the Golden State Warriors. It was his fourth 20-point, 20-rebound game over the previous two seasons, the most in the NBA in that time span.

2015: Double-Doubles and Eastern Conference Player of the Week

In 2015, Drummond recorded double-doubles in each of the Pistons' first three games and was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the first week of the season, becoming the first Piston to win the award since Rodney Stuckey in December 2009. He became the first Piston with back-to-back 20/20 games since 1985. He was also named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the second week of the season, becoming the first Piston to win player of the week in consecutive weeks, and the first player to win the award in the first two weeks of the season since LeBron James in 2011–12.

January 20, 2016: NBA Record for Free Throws Missed in a Game

On January 20, 2016, Drummond set an NBA record for free throws missed in a game with 23, surpassing the previous record of 22 set by Wilt Chamberlain on December 1, 1967. He also set a career high and franchise record by attempting 36 free throws.

July 15, 2016: Re-signed with the Pistons

On July 15, 2016, Drummond re-signed with the Detroit Pistons on a five-year, $130 million contract.

2016: Named an All-Star

In 2016, Drummond was named an All-Star for the first time.

March 17, 2017: Grabbed 22 Rebounds

On March 17, 2017, Drummond grabbed 22 rebounds in an 87–75 loss to the Toronto Raptors. It was the 34th time he had 20 rebounds in a game, including seven in 2016–17.

October 23, 2017: Moved Into Sixth Place on Detroit's Career Rebounding List

On October 23, 2017, Drummond recorded 14 points and 14 rebounds in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, moving into sixth place on Detroit's career rebounding list, passing Walter Dukes.

November 5, 2018: 25 Points and 24 Rebounds

On November 5, 2018, Drummond recorded 25 points and 24 rebounds in a 120–115 overtime loss to the Miami Heat.

2018: Replaces John Wall in All-Star Game

On January 30, 2018, Drummond was named as a replacement for John Wall in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.

February 6, 2020: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

On February 6, 2020, Andre Drummond was traded by the Pistons to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Brandon Knight, John Henson, and a 2023 second-round draft pick.

2020: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

In 2020, Drummond was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

March 28, 2021: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers

On March 28, 2021, Andre Drummond signed a 1-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for $794,536, joining the team as an offensive reinforcement while stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were injured.

August 4, 2021: Signed with the Philadelphia 76ers

On August 4, 2021, Andre Drummond signed a 1-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for $2.4 million, which was a veteran's minimum contract.

2021: Joined Los Angeles Lakers

In 2021, after reaching a buyout agreement with Cleveland, Drummond joined the Los Angeles Lakers for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.

February 10, 2022: Traded to Brooklyn Nets

On February 10, 2022, Andre Drummond was traded to the Brooklyn Nets along with Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, and two future first-round picks in exchange for James Harden and Paul Millsap.