History of Andre Drummond in Timeline
Andre Drummond is a Jamaican-American professional basketball player currently playing center for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He was 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 abilities.
1966: Longest Streak by a Piston Since Dave DeBusschere Recorded 13 Consecutive Double-Doubles
On November 21, 2015, Drummond's streak of 11 consecutive double-doubles to begin the season came to an end. This was the longest streak by a Piston since Dave DeBusschere recorded 13 consecutive double-doubles in 1966–67.
December 1, 1967: Surpassed the previous record of 22 set by Wilt Chamberlain
On January 20, 2016, Andre 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.
1973: Reached 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 100 blocks and 100 steals for the fourth season of his career
Later that month, in 2019, Andre Drummond reached 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 100 blocks and 100 steals for the fourth season of his career, the most in NBA history since steals and blocks were first recorded in the 1973–74 season.
1973: First Player to Record Such Stats in a Game Since 1973-74
On January 24, 2018, Drummond recorded 30 points, 24 rebounds, six blocked shots, four assists and three steals in a 98–95 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz. He became the first player to record such stats in a game since 1973–74, when the NBA first began to record blocks and steals.
1974: Longest Such Streak in Pistons' Team History tied with Bob Lanier
On March 11, 2019, Andre Drummond's 19th straight double-double tied him with Bob Lanier (1974–75) for the longest such streak in Pistons' team history.
1985: First Piston with back-to-back 20/20 games since 1985
On November 3, 2015, Andre Drummond recorded 25 points and a career-high 29 rebounds in a loss to the Indiana Pacers, becoming the first Piston with back-to-back 20/20 games since 1985.
1989: First Player with at Least 20 Points, 20 Rebounds, Four Steals and Four Blocks Since Hakeem Olajuwon
On February 3, 2018, he recorded 23 points, 20 rebounds, four steals and four blocks in a 111–107 win over the Miami Heat. Drummond had at least 20 points and 20 rebounds for the sixth time in 2017–18 and became the first player with at least 20 points, 20 rebounds, four steals and four blocks since Hakeem Olajuwon on December 22, 1989.
January 1990: First Player with that Many Points, Rebounds, Assists and Steals since Charles Barkley
On November 27, 2017, he recorded season highs of 26 points and 22 rebounds in a 118–108 win over the Boston Celtics. He also had six assists and four steals, becoming the first player with that many points, rebounds, assists and steals since Charles Barkley in January 1990.
1990: Pistons player with at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in a game since Dennis Rodman
On December 18, 2015, Andre Drummond recorded 21 rebounds and a career-high 33 points in a 147–144 quadruple-overtime win over the Chicago Bulls. He became the first Pistons player with at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in a game since Dennis Rodman in 1990–91.
August 10, 1993: Andre Drummond's Birth
On August 10, 1993, Andre Jamal Drummond was born. He is a Jamaican-American professional basketball player.
1993: Birth in Mount Vernon, New York
In 1993, Andre Drummond was born in Mount Vernon, New York, to Jamaican parents.
1997: Drummond concluded the regular season averaging 16 rebounds per game
Drummond recorded 24 points and 23 rebounds in a 103–92 win over the Washington Wizards on March 29, 2018. It was his 20th 20/20 game of his career, the most of any NBA player since he joined the league in 2012. 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 and only the second player in the last 40 years.
2004: First Pistons player to record three consecutive double-doubles to start the season since Ben Wallace
In the 2015-16 season, Andre Drummond became the first Pistons player to record three consecutive double-doubles to start the season since Ben Wallace in 2004-05.
2005: Best Start to a Season Since 2005-06
On November 10, 2017, Drummond recorded 16 points, 20 rebounds and a then career-high seven assists in a 111–104 win over the Atlanta Hawks, moving the Pistons to a 9–3 record—their best start to a season since the 2005–06 season.
2008: NBA-tying-best 3-0 record
In the 2015-16 season, Drummond helped lead the team to an NBA-tying-best 3-0 record for the first time since the 2008-09 season.
December 2009: First Piston to win the award since Rodney Stuckey did so
Andre Drummond became the first Piston to win the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award since Rodney Stuckey did so in December 2009.
2009: Playoff berth for the first time since 2009
At the end of the 2016 regular season, the Pistons earned a playoff berth for the first time since 2009.
2010: FIBA Under-17 World Championship Gold Medal
In the summer of 2010, Andre Drummond was a member of the gold medal-winning United States team at the 2010 FIBA Under-17 World Championship.
August 26, 2011: Announced Attendance to the University of Connecticut
On August 26, 2011, Drummond announced via Twitter that he intended to reclassify again and attend the University of Connecticut.
2011: Led team to national prep championship
In 2011, Andre Drummond led his team at St. Thomas More to the national prep championship.
2011: Top-Rated High School Player
In 2011, Drummond was one of the top-rated basketball players in the high school class.
2011: Rated Highly by ESPN and NBADraft.net
In 2011, Drummond was rated as the No. 1 player in the class of 2011 by ESPN and NBADraft.net.
2011: Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
In 2015, Andre Drummond was subsequently 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.
2012: Drummond concluded the regular season averaging 16 rebounds per game
Drummond recorded 24 points and 23 rebounds in a 103–92 win over the Washington Wizards on March 29, 2018. It was his 20th 20/20 game of his career, the most of any NBA player since he joined the league in 2012. 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 and only the second player in the last 40 years.
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: Entered the 2012 NBA draft
In 2012, after his freshman season at UConn, Andre Drummond announced his decision to enter the NBA draft.
May 14, 2013: Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team
On May 14, 2013, Andre Drummond was named to the 2012–13 NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
2013: NBA All-Rookie Second Team
In 2013, Andre Drummond was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team with Detroit.
January 24, 2014: Career-High 20 Rebounds and 20 Points
On January 24, 2014, Andre Drummond recorded a then career-high 20 rebounds to go with 20 points in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
2014: FIBA Basketball World Cup Gold Medal
In 2014, Andre Drummond was a member of the U.S. national team that won a gold medal in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
March 11, 2015: Season-High 25 Rebounds
On March 11, 2015, Andre Drummond recorded 22 points and a season-high 25 rebounds in a loss to the Golden State Warriors.
2015: Double-Doubles and Player of the Week Honors
In 2015, Andre Drummond recorded double-doubles in each of the Pistons' first three games and was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
January 20, 2016: NBA Record for Free Throws Missed
On January 20, 2016, Andre Drummond set an NBA record for free throws missed in a game with 23.
July 15, 2016: Re-signed with the Pistons
On July 15, 2016, Andre Drummond re-signed with the Detroit Pistons on a five-year, $130 million contract.
2016: Named an All-Star
In 2016, Andre Drummond was named an All-Star for the first time.
2016: Special Olympics Ambassador
Since 2016, Drummond has served as an Ambassador for the Special Olympics, contributing to their cause and mission.
March 17, 2017: Grabbed 22 Rebounds against the Toronto Raptors
On March 17, 2017, Andre 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 97–86 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He moved into sixth place on Detroit's career rebounding list, passing Walter Dukes.
2017: Drummond concluded the regular season averaging 16 rebounds per game
Drummond had at least 20 points and 20 rebounds for the sixth time in 2017–18 and became the first player with at least 20 points, 20 rebounds, four steals and four blocks since Hakeem Olajuwon on December 22, 1989. 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 and only the second player in the last 40 years.
November 5, 2018: 25 Points and 24 Rebounds against the Miami Heat
On November 5, 2018, Andre Drummond recorded 25 points and 24 rebounds in a 120–115 overtime loss to the Miami Heat.
2018: Named as a 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.
2019: Season Opener Performance
In 2019, Drummond started the season with 32 points and 23 rebounds in a win over the Indiana Pacers, achieving a feat only matched by Charles Barkley and George McGinnis in season openers since 1977.
February 6, 2020: Trade to Cleveland Cavaliers
On February 6, 2020, Drummond was traded by the Pistons to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Brandon Knight, John Henson, and a 2023 second-round draft pick.
2020: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers
In 2020, Andre Drummond was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
March 26, 2021: Buy-out with Cavaliers
On March 26, 2021, the Cavaliers reached a buy-out agreement with Drummond, leading to his departure from the team.
March 28, 2021: Signed with Los Angeles Lakers
On March 28, 2021, Drummond signed a 1-year contract worth $794,536 with the Los Angeles Lakers to add offensive support during injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
August 4, 2021: Signed with Philadelphia 76ers
On August 4, 2021, Drummond signed a 1-year veteran's minimum contract worth $2.4 million with the Philadelphia 76ers.
2021: Joined Los Angeles Lakers
In 2021, after reaching a buyout agreement with Cleveland, Andre 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, Drummond was traded to the Brooklyn Nets along with Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, and future first-round picks in exchange for James Harden and Paul Millsap.
July 6, 2022: Signed with Chicago Bulls
On July 6, 2022, Drummond signed a 2-year, $6.6 million contract with the Chicago Bulls.
June 29, 2023: Exercised Player Option
On June 29, 2023, Drummond exercised his player option with the Chicago Bulls, committing to play for them.
November 6, 2023: 10,000th Career Rebound
On November 6, 2023, Drummond recorded his 10,000th career rebound in a game against the Utah Jazz, marking a significant milestone.
2023: Draft Pick
In 2023, a second-round draft pick was part of the trade that sent Drummond to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2023: Residence in Lindenwold
Since 2023, Drummond has been residing in Lindenwold, New Jersey, and also owns a summer home in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
February 8, 2024: NBA Fine
On February 8, 2024, Drummond was fined by the NBA for an inappropriate gesture during a game.
July 7, 2024: Return to Philadelphia 76ers
On July 7, 2024, Drummond signed a two-year, $10 million contract to return to the Philadelphia 76ers.
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