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Andre Drummond Biography And Net Worth
Meet Andre Drummond: Basketball Star
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Andre Jamal Drummond is an American pro basketball player, who currently plays for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. The Detroit Pistons chose him as the ninth overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft.
Drummond was a standout in the 2011 high school basketball class and spent one season playing college basketball for the Connecticut Huskies before declaring for the NBA draft. He earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2013 while with the Detroit Pistons and became an All-Star for the first time in 2016. In 2020, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. After reaching a buyout agreement with Cleveland in 2021, he joined the Los Angeles Lakers for the rest of the 2020–21 season. Drummond has also played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets. He consistently ranks among the top rebounders in the league and was part of the 2014 U.S. national team that clinched a gold medal in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Bio Data
The table below shows all the essential information about Andre Drummond
| Full Name | Andre Jamal Drummond |
| Popularly Known As | Andre Drummond |
| Date Of Birth | August 10, 1993 |
| Age | 30 Years Old |
| Place Of Birth | Mount Vernon, New York, U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Weight | 279 lb (127 kg) |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
| Marital Status | ___ |
Early Life
Andre Drummond was born in Mount Vernon, New York, in 1993 to Jamaican parents. He moved to Middletown, Connecticut, with his mother and sister when he was 7 years old. He went to Woodrow Wilson Middle School and then started high school at Capital Preparatory Magnet School in Hartford.
In his freshman year, he did really well, averaging 12.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 blocks per game. He got even better in his sophomore year, with averages of 20.2 points, 16.6 rebounds, 7.2 blocks, and 4.5 steals per game at Capital Prep.
After spending two years at Capital Prep, he transferred to St. Thomas More in Oakdale because of a foot injury. At St. Thomas More, he became one of the best high school basketball centers and led the team to the national prep championship in 2011.
He was ranked as the top player in the class of 2011 by ESPN and NBADraft.net. He also got high rankings from Rivals.com and Scout.com.
In 2010, Drummond was part of the United States team that won the gold medal at the FIBA Under-17 World Championship, beating Poland 111-80 in the final.
For college, he initially planned to go to Wilbraham & Monson Academy but changed his mind and decided to attend the University of Connecticut. This decision surprised many people. He played 34 games as a freshman at UConn, starting 30 of them. Andre averaged 28.4 minutes per game, scoring 10.0 points and grabbing 7.6 rebounds on average. He was a key player for UConn, leading in rebounds, blocks (2.7 per game), and field goal percentage (.538). After his freshman season, UConn lost in the NCAA Tournament’s first round, and Drummond decided to enter the 2012 NBA draft.
Professional Career
Drummond joined the Detroit Pistons in 2012 as their 9th pick. In his first year, he scored 7.9 points, grabbed 7.6 rebounds, stole the ball 1.0 times, and blocked 1.6 shots per game. He made it to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2013 and came fourth in the Rookie of the Year vote.
In 2014, he had a career-high of 20 rebounds and 20 points in a game. He also set records in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge. The next year, he had 22 points and 25 rebounds in a game, and he scored 32 points in another.
From 2015 to 2017, Drummond made his first All-Star team and led in rebounds. He had many double-doubles and set records for the Pistons. In 2016, he missed a lot of free throws in one game but was still an NBA All-Star.
He re-signed with the Pistons in 2016, had more high-scoring and high-rebounding games, and made it to another All-Star game in 2018. He was known for his incredible rebounding skills.
Drummond moved to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2020 and later joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021. He played well for the Lakers but missed a playoff game due to injury. Then, he went to the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets in 2022. In 2022, he signed with the Chicago Bulls.
He also played for the U.S. national team and won a gold medal in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, where he had modest stats.
Personal life
Drummond has two children, a son and a daughter. In August 2021, his son almost drowned when he fell into their family pool.
Drummond is active on social media, where he sometimes talks and does video chats with fans. He also dated former iCarly star Jennette McCurdy during his first year in the league.
Net Worth
Andre Drummond is an American professional basketball player and his net worth is estimated to be $50 million.
FAQs
Who picked Andre Drummond?
How many kids does Andre Drummond have?
He has a son Deon King Drummond with Abigail Russo, & a daughter Aubrey Ella Rose Drummond with Elizabeth Costadoni.
How old is Andre Drummond?
30 years (10 August 1993)