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The Latest: Drummond not fan of All-Star selection process

LOS ANGELES — The Latest on NBA All-Star Saturday (all times local):

3:40 p.m.

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond isn't a fan of the NBA All-Star Game selection process.

Drummond, who made it as an injury replacement for Washington Wizards guard John Wall, didn't hold back when he was asked at media day Saturday why he wasn't picked earlier.

"I wouldn't say it bothered me. It was more like I wasn't even surprised because everyone knows how the NBA is. It's all about politics and popularity votes," Drummond said. "It is what it is, but for me I know I worked hard to get to be an All-Star.