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 a professional basketball player in the NBA, currently playing center for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was drafted into the NBA in 2012 by the Detroit Pistons as the ninth overall pick.

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

January 1990: First player since Charles Barkley with at least 26 points, 22 rebounds, six assists and four steals

On November 27, 2017 Drummond became the first player since Charles Barkley in January 1990 to record at least 26 points, 22 rebounds, six assists and four steals in a single game.

1997: First player to average 16 rebounds per game since Rodman

In 2018, Drummond concluded the regular season averaging 16 rebounds per game, becoming the first player since Rodman in 1997 to average 16 rebounds per game in a season.

2004: First Pistons player since Ben Wallace with consecutive double-doubles

In the 2015-16 season, Drummond was the first Pistons player since Ben Wallace in 2004-05 to record three consecutive double-doubles to start the season.

2011: Led Team to National Prep Championship

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

2012: Drafted by Detroit Pistons

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

2012: Declared for the 2012 NBA draft

In 2012, after his freshman year at UConn, Drummond announced his decision to enter the 2012 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.

2013: NBA All-Rookie Second Team

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

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

On January 20, 2016, Drummond set an NBA record for missing 23 free throws in a single game.

2016: First NBA All-Star Selection

In 2016, Drummond was selected as an All-Star for the first time in his NBA career.

2016: Became Ambassador for Special Olympics

Since 2016, Andre Drummond has been an Ambassador for Special Olympics.

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.

2018: Named as replacement for John Wall in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game

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

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 to provide an offensive boost while 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 veteran's minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for $2.4 million.

February 10, 2022: Traded to the Brooklyn Nets

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