The Andre Drummond Thread

[InBoobieWeTrust]

I don't see "superstar big" in Drummond right now. He has a lot of manning up to do physically and mentally to really be able to control the paint and be dominant on both ends.

I do think he's pretty much safe from being a bust at this point though, which is a big plus for him. As I've always said, he's 10 times the prospect Valunciunas is and it's showing.

[Birdy89]

I was reading a Pistons article that said it is time to start Drummond at center now as from the people who watch them he is outplaying Maxiel big time right now.

At 1-8, it is dumb to keep wasting time with Maxiel. Monroe (who is starting to look like he is going to be pretty good) will slide to the 4 and Drummond will start at center.

He is only getting 15 minutes a game, which is stupid on a bad team.

His per-36 averages are 15 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.3 blocks.

His PER right now of 23.75, good for 15th in the league at all positions.

If he played starters minutes every night he would probably average at least 10/10 with a couple blocks a night, with some night bound to be on the higher side.

Lawrence Frank must not value his job, because losing like this will get him fired regardless. At least if fans can see your young core every night developing and growing together you have a chance at not being run out of town.

If I was a Pistons fan right now I would be pissed if I had to watch Maxiel's rotting carcass every night so that Drummond could ride the pine.

It would be one thing if he looked like Darko when he is out there, but for the little time he is playing he is producing. Let the kid play.

[Czvosec]

I was reading a Pistons article that said it is time to start Drummond at center now as from the people who watch them he is outplaying Maxiel big time right now.

At 1-8, it is dumb to keep wasting time with Maxiel. Monroe (who is starting to look like he is going to be pretty good) will slide to the 4 and Drummond will start at center.

He is only getting 15 minutes a game, which is stupid on a bad team.

His per-36 averages are 15 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.3 blocks.

His PER right now of 23.75, good for 15th in the league at all positions.

If he played starters minutes every night he would probably average at least 10/10 with a couple blocks a night, with some night bound to be on the higher side.

Lawrence Frank must not value his job, because losing like this will get him fired regardless. At least if fans can see your young core every night developing and growing together you have a chance at not being run out of town.

If I was a Pistons fan right now I would be pissed if I had to watch Maxiel's rotting carcass every night so that Drummond could ride the pine.

It would be one thing if he looked like Darko when he is out there, but for the little time he is playing he is producing. Let the kid play.

Starting to look like he'll be pretty good? Did you not watch him last year?

[Triumph36]

Seeing what is happening to Drummond and Kanter/Favors honestly makes me thankful the Cavs have little good veteran talent. Hell, even though I'm not a fan of Burks cementing him to the bench behind Bell (last year) and trash like Tinsley/Foye (this year) is just flat out dumb. Few things would be more frustrating than watching a dumbass coach stunt the growth of the future of the franchise by playing vets more (or dumbass front office signing more vets).

I feel for Pistons fans, and especially Jazz fans. If they don't trade at least one of Jefferson/Millsap Jazz fans should have a fit.

[Birdy89]

Drummond with 10 pts (5-6 shooting) and 3 rebounds in 15 minutes.

Maxiel with 11 pts and 5 rebounds in 32 minutes.

It is time to start letting Drummond play. The season is lost, and there is nothing to gain from letting him rot on the bench like this.

What Lawrence Frank is doing is the equivalent of the Cavs having someone like Weak Sauce still on the roster and having him play twice as many minutes as Waiters just because. It is ridiculous.

["Boobie" Gibson]

I'm sure Detroit is tanking another year. Get them a SG or SF (Shabazz?) and they'll be ready to dominate for years.

Knight, Shabazz, Drummond, Monroe looks sexy.

[Birdy89]

I'm sure Detroit is tanking another year. Get them a SG or SF (Shabazz?) and they'll be ready to dominate for years.

Knight, Shabazz, Drummond, Monroe looks sexy.

I don't know about "dominate" but if they get a stud sg/sf type as you said that can really score then I do think they are positioned to be really good going forward.

Quite frankly they probably have 2 more drafts of high picks before they are in contention, so it is not out of the realm of possibilities they are picking in the top 3 this year and then say top 10 next.

I really really like the core they are building right now, and if they get that scoring wing they need they will be a handful to deal with.

[blue_kahuna]

Lawrence Frank is an idiot. Unleash the fuggin Drummond / Monroe train already you hobbit.

[Len]

Lawrence Frank is an idiot. Unleash the fuggin Drummond / Monroe train already you hobbit.

Keep him on the bench till Dion is a surefire star, so we don't have the "whatifs" flying around. Drummond must Rot!

[Triumph36]

what sucks for detroit is that they desperately need a wing that can shoot and the top wings available aren't particularly great shooters.

i said before that i'm not high on the rest of their team, but monroe/drummond is a sick way to start a rebuild. add a likely top 3 pick on top of that and they have serious title potential, just need a few more smart moves. hell, they might end up drafting in the top 5 again next year too. they'll probably fuck it up tho.

[asiasportwriter]

This boy got talent, If he stays focus and work harder then he will make it big!, I must say, he has a huge potential! wish him luck and brighter future ahead of him.

[blue_kahuna]

13 points, 13 rebounds, 2 steals....although 1-6 from FT line vs Toronto in 24 minutes. When is Lawrence Frank going to start this kid? I hope he get's fired soon.

[warddj86]

Knight
Prince
Muhammad
Monroe
Drummond

wow

[Birdy89]

Drummond is going to be a stud. The more he plays the clearer it becomes.

The Detroit front line is going to be a handful moving forward.

If they can draft Shabazz look out.

[Mdog1]

Knight
Prince
Muhammad
Monroe
Drummond

wow

Thank god we're getting Muhammed not Detroit...