In just his fourth year, the ninth pick in the 2012 draft led the NBA in rebounding and led the Pistons back to the playoffs.
A quick glance at Andre Drummond's per 36 numbers might lead us to think that he has not improved dramatically since his rookie year. After all, by that metric he averaged 13.8 points and 13.2 rebounds per game in his Detroit debut. In that light, last season’s 17.8 points and 16.2 rebounds per 36 minutes shows solid progress but not a large leap forward.
Remember, however, that Drummond is no longer a garbage man or adjunct scorer in the Pistons’ attack.