Andre Drummond: The next big superstar in basketball?

[razzredazzre]

Andre Drummond >>> Telephone Pole >>> Dwert

[abuC]

I bet Pelicans front office are starting to question the Davis draft pick. AD is injury prone while Drummond is as healthy as can be

They were 1 pick from having both and AD looks like he'll be a superstar.

[Haymaker]

Is Drummond what Oden was supposed to be?

[Qwyjibo]

[Rake2204]

It's kind of crazy to see Andre doing what he does. I like him a lot, but it seems he keeps things very simple (which is probably a good thing). He's terrible with his back to the basket and he can't shoot a jumper or free throw, but he uses his mass and leaping ability quite well.

It just seems kind of crazy. It's all so straight forward with him. Catch dunks, jump high for rebounds, make some layups.

It works.

[outbreak]

it all started when he got that disney girl

[GOBB]

Why does he only avg 1.2 blocks? Or is he avg more the past month or so?

[LeGOAT]

He'll be the consensus best center in the league by next season

[Levity]

Why does he only avg 1.2 blocks? Or is he avg more the past month or so?

he really hasnt been getting as many blocks as people thought he would leading up to this season. in 20 mins last season, he was putting up close to 2 a game. not so much this year, but he has been getting a grip load of steals.

[InfiniteBaskets]

Is Drummond what Oden was supposed to be?

I don't believe so. Oden was strong and athletic, but Drummond was on a whole other level in terms of speed and quickness. At Uconn this guy was leaping into the passing lane on defense and outsprinting opposing guards down the length of the court for a dunk like you'd see LeBron do. Except he's 6'11 / 7'.

The problem I saw with him at Uconn was his offensive post game, which was non-existent. He also didn't work very well with Uconn's guards the year after Kemba had left. Five years from now, I can easily imagine us still talking about how great of a player Drummond could be if he could develop any type of post game or shoot FTs. Drummond right now seems like a more athletic Dwight Howard that's developing into an NBA level rebounder, finisher, and defender, which is great. But I'm not willing to call him a superstar until he shows consistent offensive game, which likely won't happen until at least next season.

[abuC]

Why does he only avg 1.2 blocks? Or is he avg more the past month or so?

Looks like he's worried about picking up fouls so he contests a lot but doesn't go for the block unless it's a sure thing.

[GOBB]

he really hasnt been getting as many blocks as people thought he would leading up to this season. in 20 mins last season, he was putting up close to 2 a game. not so much this year, but he has been getting a grip load of steals.

Is he or can he be a defensive anchor? How is his defensive awareness? I really havent watched enough of this dude which is why I ask.

[Haymaker]

I don't believe so. Oden was strong and athletic, but Drummond was on a whole other level in terms of speed and quickness. At Uconn this guy was leaping into the passing lane on defense and outsprinting opposing guards down the length of the court for a dunk like you'd see LeBron do. Except he's 6'11 / 7'.

The problem I saw with him at Uconn was his offensive post game, which was non-existent. He also didn't work very well with Uconn's guards the year after Kemba had left. Five years from now, I can easily imagine us still talking about how great of a player Drummond could be if he could develop any type of post game or shoot FTs. Drummond right now seems like a more athletic Dwight Howard that's developing into an NBA level rebounder, finisher, and defender, which is great. But I'm not willing to call him a superstar until he shows consistent offensive game, which likely won't happen until at least next season.

Good post.

[sfballa13]

If Drummond continues to do well the refs will have no choice but to start giving him some calls.

That changes the way he plays defense. One of those fouls per game becomes a block per game and all of sudden he is putting up 17-18 / 14 rebounds / 2 blocks / 2 steals a game thats superstar status in the NBA at least All-Star for a 3rd year player. In order for him to put up those numbers he would have to increase his scoring average by 4-5 pts a game and increase his rebounding by 2 rebounds a game over 1 full season please!

[andremiller07]

Picked Thomas Robinson over him