AUBURN HILLS - A lighter Andre Drummond is moving faster, jumping higher, breathing easier and feels great.
The Detroit Pistons hope that translates into a consistently energetic effort from the 6-foot-11 center once regarded as a franchise player.
Drummond was an All-Star in 2015-16 but a disappointment last season. He is anxious for redemption.
"The year I had last year is not who I was," Drummond said Monday, during media day. "That's not the player I'm supposed to be, that's not the player I'm supposed to represent for this city.
"I took that slap on the wrist as it's time to wake up.