He spent almost eight seasons with the Detroit Pistons, where he was named an All-Star twice (2016 & 2018). Originally from Middletown, CT, Drummond was drafted ninth overall in the 2012 NBA draft after playing one season at UConn.
However, with All-Star point-forward Ben Simmons still on the trading block, they will likely have a much different overall look next year, so right now it’s unclear if Drummond will mesh with the team that the Sixers trot out on opening day.
The sixers claimed the top spot in the Eastern Conference last year but had another disappointing playoff exit, this time to the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.Īdding a veteran big like Drummond, who has led the NBA in rebounding four different times, could potentially propel them to the next level. I own a lot of real estate in head and I’m on my way to build more #Bum #TheProcess /Mrf2NcNL4r- Joel “Troel” Embiid November 3, 2018