History of Andre Drummond in Timeline

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

1973: Recorded 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 100 blocks and 100 steals

In March 2019, 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 reach such stats in a game since 1973-74

On January 24, 2018, Drummond became the first player to record 30 points, 24 rebounds, six blocked shots, four assists and three steals in a game since the 1973-74 season, when the NBA first began to record blocks and steals.

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.

August 10, 1993: Birth of Andre Drummond

On August 10, 1993, Andre Jamal Drummond was born. He later became a 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: 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.

2010: FIBA U-17 World Championship Gold Medal

In the summer of 2010, Drummond won a gold medal with the United States team at the FIBA Under-17 World Championship.

August 26, 2011: Committed to University of Connecticut

On August 26, 2011, Drummond announced his intention to reclassify again and attend the University of Connecticut, creating a media frenzy.

2011: Led Team to National Prep Championship

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

2011: Top-Rated High School Player

In 2011, Drummond was considered one of the top-rated basketball players in the high school class.

2011: Top Ranking in Class of 2011

In 2011, Drummond was highly rated as the No. 1 player by ESPN and NBADraft.net in the class of 2011.

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 24, 2014: Career-High 20 Rebounds

On January 24, 2014, Drummond recorded a career-high 20 rebounds along with 20 points in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

2014: Won gold medal at FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2014, Andre Drummond was a member 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.

2014: FIBA World Cup Gold Medal

In 2014, 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, Drummond recorded 22 points and a season-high 25 rebounds in a loss to the Golden State Warriors.

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.

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: 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.

March 17, 2017: Grabbed 22 Rebounds against the Toronto Raptors

On March 17, 2017, Drummond grabbed 22 rebounds in an 87–75 loss to the Toronto Raptors.

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.

November 5, 2018: 25 points and 24 rebounds against Miami Heat

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

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.

2019: 32 points and 23 rebounds in a win over the Indiana Pacers

In 2019, Drummond began the 2019–20 season with 32 points and 23 rebounds in a win over the Indiana Pacers.

February 6, 2020: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

On February 6, 2020, Drummond was traded from the Detroit Pistons to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2020: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

In 2020, Drummond was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

March 26, 2021: Reached buy-out with Cleveland Cavaliers

On March 26, 2021, Drummond reached a buy-out agreement with 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 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.

2021: Joined Los Angeles Lakers

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

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.