Should we be worried about Andre Drummond?
The Chicago Bulls’ 29-year-old backup center was signed to be a big body (6’10”, 279 pounds) who remained an intimidating force around the rim, and at least be an upgrade over Tristan Thompson.
Drummond had gotten off to a fast start through his first six contests, averaging 9.0 points on 53.5% shooting from the field, 10.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in just 16.8 minutes a night. Then he sprained his shoulder against San Antonio Spurs Zach Collins, which sidelined him for the subsequent six contests.
Even though the Bulls have 2 more ‘pure’ centers on the roster, instead Billy Donovan opened up rotation minutes for 6’6” small-ball five Derrick Jones Jr.