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Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond couldn’t help but get emotional while discussing his first trade experience during his recent appearance on N3ON’s stream, describing it as the first time in his life he was “genuinely sad.”
After starting his NBA career with the Detroit Pistons, Drummond was on his way to becoming one of the league’s highest-paid stars due to his rebounding and interior presence. However, the Pistons traded him to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for John Henson, Brandon Knight, and a second-round draft pick, and Drummond has been a journeyman ever since.
“I felt real sadness. I didn’t want to leave. I felt like I had so much more to give to Detroit. I wanted to end my career there – I’ve always said that. I wanted to win a championship in Detroit,” Drummond recalled.
“It was hard. I cried. I sat in my car and cried for hours. I wanted to stay. I didn’t want it to end like that,” he continued. “It was my time. Everybody has a time… If I could turn back the hands of time.”
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Andre Drummond spent his best years with the Detroit Pistons, establishing himself as a walking double-double machine. Before he was traded to the Cavaliers in 2020, the two-time All-Star was averaging a career-best 17.8 points and 15.8 rebounds in 49 regular-season appearances.
At the time, Detroit was not in good shape to make the playoffs with a 19-34 record. Because Drummond’s contract was expiring, the Pistons feared they would lose him for nothing, convincing them to make the trade.
When the trade was finalized, Drummond admitted he was caught off guard. However, despite calling out the Pistons for making the business decision, he made sure to let the fans know he wasn’t upset with them, saying that the city will “always have a special place in my heart.”
Drummond’s stint with the Cavaliers didn’t last long, as he was bought out in March 2021. Since then, he has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, and the Chicago Bulls.
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After starting his NBA career with the Detroit Pistons, Drummond was on his way to becoming one of the league’s highest-paid stars due to his rebounding and interior presence. However, the Pistons traded him to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for John Henson, Brandon Knight, and a second-round draft pick, and Drummond has been a journeyman ever since.
“I felt real sadness. I didn’t want to leave. I felt like I had so much more to give to Detroit. I wanted to end my career there – I’ve always said that. I wanted to win a championship in Detroit,” Drummond recalled.
“It was hard. I cried. I sat in my car and cried for hours. I wanted to stay. I didn’t want it to end like that,” he continued. “It was my time. Everybody has a time… If I could turn back the hands of time.”
MORE:Andre Drummond Dishes Out Best Basketball Superhero Analogy Yet
Andre Drummond is the perfect example of the brutal NBA business
Andre Drummond spent his best years with the Detroit Pistons, establishing himself as a walking double-double machine. Before he was traded to the Cavaliers in 2020, the two-time All-Star was averaging a career-best 17.8 points and 15.8 rebounds in 49 regular-season appearances.
At the time, Detroit was not in good shape to make the playoffs with a 19-34 record. Because Drummond’s contract was expiring, the Pistons feared they would lose him for nothing, convincing them to make the trade.
When the trade was finalized, Drummond admitted he was caught off guard. However, despite calling out the Pistons for making the business decision, he made sure to let the fans know he wasn’t upset with them, saying that the city will “always have a special place in my heart.”
Drummond’s stint with the Cavaliers didn’t last long, as he was bought out in March 2021. Since then, he has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, and the Chicago Bulls.
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