Andre Drummond is an American professional basketball player. He played for the Chicago Bulls as a center. He was the ninth overall pick in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons.
1966: Drummond's Double-Double Streak
Drummond's streak of 11 consecutive double-doubles is the longest by a Piston since Dave DeBusschere's 13 consecutive double-doubles in the 1966-1967 season.
December 1, 1967: Previous Record for Missed Free Throws
On December 1, 1967, Wilt Chamberlain set the previous NBA record for missed free throws in a game, a record later broken by Drummond in 2016.
1973: Achieves a Statistical Feat
In 1973, Andre Drummond became the first player since the NBA began recording blocks and steals to record 30 points, 24 rebounds, six blocked shots, four assists, and three steals in a single game.
1985: Historic 25-Point, 29-Rebound Game
In a game against the Indiana Pacers, Drummond has a standout performance with 25 points and a career-high 29 rebounds, a feat not seen since 1985.
1990: Career-High 33 Points in Quadruple-Overtime Win
Drummond scores a career-high 33 points and grabs 21 rebounds in a thrilling quadruple-overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls, becoming the first Piston since Dennis Rodman in 1990-1991 to achieve 30 points and 20 rebounds in a single game.
August 10, 1993: Birth of Andre Drummond
Andre Jamal Drummond was born on August 10, 1993. He would go on to have a successful basketball career.
1993: Early Life and Family Background
Andre Drummond was born in Mount Vernon, New York, in 1993 to Jamaican parents.
2004: Drummond Matches Ben Wallace's Feat
Drummond becomes the first Piston since Ben Wallace in 2004-2005 to record three consecutive double-doubles.
2008: Pistons Tie Best Start to a Season
The Pistons tie their best start to a season since 2008 with a 3-0 record.
December 2009: Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Drummond wins the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award in December 2009, the first Piston to do so since Rodney Stuckey.
2009: Pistons Return to the Playoffs
The Pistons secure a playoff berth for the first time since 2009.
2010: Gold Medal at FIBA Under-17 World Championship
In 2010, Drummond participates in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship as part of the US team and wins a gold medal.
August 26, 2011: College Decision and Media Frenzy
On August 26, 2011, Drummond announces his decision to attend the University of Connecticut, surprising many and causing a media frenzy.
2011: High School Career and National Championship
Andre Drummond leads St. Thomas More school to the national prep championship in 2011 and graduates in the spring.
2011: Back-to-Back Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Drummond is named Eastern Conference Player of the Week in two consecutive weeks, a feat last achieved by LeBron James in the 2011-2012 season.
2011: Andre Drummond Graduates High School as a Top Prospect
In 2011, Andre Drummond graduates from St. Thomas More High School as one of the top-rated basketball players in his class.
2012: College Career at UConn and Decision to Enter NBA Draft
After a successful freshman year at UConn, where he averages 10 points and 7.6 rebounds, Drummond declares for the 2012 NBA draft.
2012: Andre Drummond Drafted by the Detroit Pistons
In 2012, Andre Drummond was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the ninth overall pick in the NBA draft.
May 14, 2013: NBA All-Rookie Second Team Selection
On May 14, 2013, Drummond is named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team for his performance in the 2012-2013 season.
2013: Andre Drummond Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team
During his rookie season with the Detroit Pistons, Andre Drummond is named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2013.
January 24, 2014: Career-High 20 Rebounds
On January 24, 2014, Drummond records a then career-high of 20 rebounds, alongside 20 points, in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
2014: Gold Medal at FIBA Basketball World Cup
In 2014, Andre Drummond was part of the U.S. national team that won the gold medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, averaging 3.0 points and 2.5 rebounds throughout the tournament.
2014: Andre Drummond Wins FIBA Basketball World Cup
Andre Drummond is part of the U.S. national team that wins a gold medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2014.
March 11, 2015: Dominant Performance Against the Warriors
On March 11, 2015, Drummond puts up 22 points and grabs a season-high 25 rebounds in a game against eventual NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors.
2015: Strong Start to the Season
At the start of the 2015-2016 season, Drummond helps his team, the Pistons, to an impressive 3-0 record.
January 20, 2016: NBA Record for Missed Free Throws
Drummond sets an NBA record for most free throws missed in a game, missing 23 free throws, surpassing the previous record set by Wilt Chamberlain in 1967.
July 15, 2016: Re-signs with the Pistons
On July 15, 2016, Andre Drummond re-signed with the Detroit Pistons on a five-year, $130 million contract.
2016: Fatherhood
Andre Drummond becomes a father in 2016 to a son named Austin.
2016: Andre Drummond's First NBA All-Star Selection
Andre Drummond is selected to his first NBA All-Star Game as a reserve for the Eastern Conference in 2016.
March 17, 2017: 20+ Rebound Game Streak
On March 17, 2017, Andre Drummond grabbed 22 rebounds in a game against the Toronto Raptors, marking his 34th game with 20 or more rebounds, with seven of those games occurring in the 2016-17 season.
October 23, 2017: Climbing Detroit's Career Rebounding List
Andre Drummond recorded 14 points and 14 rebounds in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 23, 2017, moving him into sixth place on Detroit's career rebounding list.
November 5, 2018: Strong Start to the Season
Andre Drummond kicked off the 2018 season with a powerful performance, achieving 25 points and 24 rebounds in a game against the Miami Heat on November 5, 2018.
2018: Named NBA All-Star
Andre Drummond was named as a replacement for John Wall in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
2019: Joining the Ranks of Barkley and McGinnis
Andre Drummond began the 2019-20 season with a 32-point, 23-rebound performance, making him one of only three players since the merger to achieve a 30-point and 20-rebound game in a season opener, alongside Charles Barkley (1992) and George McGinnis (1977).
February 6, 2020: Traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
On February 6, 2020, Andre Drummond was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Brandon Knight, John Henson, and a 2023 second-round draft pick.
2020: Andre Drummond Traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
Andre Drummond is traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2020.
March 26, 2021: Buyout with the Cavaliers
On March 26, 2021, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Andre Drummond reached a buyout agreement.
March 28, 2021: Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers
Andre Drummond signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on March 28, 2021, for $794,536.
August 4, 2021: Signs with the Philadelphia 76ers
On August 4, 2021, Andre Drummond signed a one-year veteran's minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $2.4 million.
2021: Andre Drummond Joins the Los Angeles Lakers
After reaching a buyout agreement with Cleveland, Andre Drummond joins the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021.
February 10, 2022: Traded to the Brooklyn Nets
On February 10, 2022, Andre Drummond, along with Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, and two future first-round picks, were traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for James Harden and Paul Millsap.
July 6, 2022: Signs with the Chicago Bulls
Andre Drummond signed a two-year, $6.6 million contract with the Chicago Bulls on July 6, 2022.
June 29, 2023: Exercises Player Option with the Bulls
Andre Drummond exercised his player option to stay with the Chicago Bulls for the upcoming season on June 29, 2023.
November 6, 2023: 10,000th Career Rebound
On November 6, 2023, Andre Drummond achieved his 10,000th career rebound in a game against the Utah Jazz.
February 2024: Fined for Inappropriate Gesture
In February 2024, the NBA fined Andre Drummond for making an inappropriate gesture during a game.