Andre Drummond could be the greatest teenager in NBA History

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From "risk" and "project" to "greatest teenager of all time"?

That's what ESPN is projecting for Pistons rookie Andre Drummond, who won't turn 20 until August.

Using the popular metric system PER (Player Efficiency Rating), Drummond's PER of 21.9, if it keeps up, will be the highest for any teenager in NBA history. Higher than MVP's LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, as well as Carmelo Anthony and Tracy McGrady.

In fact, ESPN is starting to catch up with what some league execs who passed on Drummond feared: That the most apt comparison for the 6-foot-10, 270-pound big man is Lakers center Dwight Howard.

If Drummond played 36 minutes a night, his averages would look like this: 13.0 points, 13.3 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 1.5 steals, with 59.7-percent shooting. Drummond averages slightly under 20 minutes and hasn't started a game — at least not yet.

Drummond's stats also compare favorably to Kevin Garnett (Boston) and Josh Smith (Atlanta); both entered the NBA out of high school.

From The Detroit News: Pistons' Andre Drummond could rank as 'greatest teenager' in NBA history | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com

 

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[Malta]

If he develops properly he'll be the best big man in the league 4-5 years from now, anyone that watches him can see immediate impact when he steps on the floor.

 

[954UAlreadyknow]

When will they let that nikka start?!!

 

[Malta]

When will they let that nikka start?!!

Probably after ASB, they brought Monroe along slowly too.


Last 10 games are 9, 10, 2 65% in 23mpg.

 

[FAH1223]

he isnt taking jump shots which is a great sign for the Pistons... they might mess around and get the 8th seed

 

[Hawaiian Punch]

If he develops properly he'll be the best big man in the league 4-5 years from now, anyone that watches him can see immediate impact when he steps on the floor.

You been calling this since day one it seems.

 

[Malta]

You been calling this since day one it seems.

My only concern with him was that he'd try to play away from the rim, but the Pistons seem intent on making him play inside, they even mentioned how they want him to add upper body strength & weight because of his legs.

If he doesn't even develop anything more than what he is today he'll still be a double double guy from the 5, which is ridiculous.

 

[Swiggy]

I love this kid, and approve his coming along slowly.

But after that ASG, the Drummond Era better be in full effect

 

[Reid2Achieve]

Just gotta get a proper form on that shot (for FTs if anything) and refine his touch and footwork... I'm excited by the possibilities

 

[Brandsdale]

If he develops properly he'll be the best big man in the league 4-5 years from now, anyone that watches him can see immediate impact when he steps on the floor.

offensively he's not great but his defense is and the nikka can grab boards. I don't see why him and Brandon Knight can't dominate the floor

 

[Malta]

offensively he's not great but his defense is and the nikka can grab boards. I don't see why him and Brandon Knight can't dominate the floor

He's years away offensively, but he catches damn near anything his teammates throw, and he's got great coordination. His feel for the game on offense is better than dudes like Jordan, McGee or Chandler, so I think he can get an offensive game but it'll take a while.

 

[Brandsdale]

He's years away offensively, but he catches damn near anything his teammates throw, and he's got great coordination. His feel for the game on offense is better than dudes like Jordan, McGee or Chandler, so I think he can get an offensive game but it'll take a while.

yeah true. He's confident but very secured the way he plays. A couple years he'll be an Center. Thank Jesus he's only 19 so much more time for improvement and won't be as old

 

[ADLT]

Probably after ASB, they brought Monroe along slowly too.


Last 10 games are 9, 10, 2 65% in 23mpg.

do u see him making a late season run at roy if he starts