As Pistons center Andre Drummond prepares for his sixth year in the NBA, he’s taking a different approach in one of the most unique offseasons of his career.
Drummond, who turns 24 next week, will participate in Saturday’s NBA Africa Game at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa, playing for the World Team against Team Africa, comprised of first- and second-generation African-born players.
It’s the first NBA-level game for Drummond since having sinus surgery just after the season and finishing what was regarded as a step back, with 13.6 points and 13.8 rebounds. But coming off an All-Star season in 2016, it’s a regression, which Drummond is looking to turn around.