Two-time All-Star and present Brooklyn Nets heart Andre Drummond solely performed for the Lakers for a season and a half, nevertheless it was a memorable expertise.
After being purchased out by the Cavaliers, LeBron James helped recruit Drummond to Los Angeles in 2021, and with huge expectations.
Nonetheless, Drummond obtained injured within the first recreation when Bucks’ huge man Brook Lopez stepped on his toe.
Drummond missed time, and when he got here again, he confirmed flashes of the inside scoring and rebounding the Lakers wanted, however he was inconsistent on offense and was usually uncovered on protection.
The Lakers promised him a beginning position and minutes when he arrived, creating rigidity with Marc Gasol.
Within the 25 video games he performed in a Laker uniform, Drummond averaged 11.9 factors and 10.2 rebounds an evening.
Lakers followers weren’t shy in letting Drummond know what they considered his efficiency.
Requested about it just lately, Drummond was sincere in regards to the expertise.
Andre Drummond on his time with the Lakers:
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“Yeah the Lakers is strictly what you suppose it’s, man, you gotta be constructed in a different way to play for that group. You gotta be mentally sturdy not solely on the courtroom however off the courtroom too as a result of there’s a lot expectations to being a Laker and placing that purple and gold on as a result of for those who ain’t dwelling as much as expectations, they’ll let you recognize you ain’t worthy sufficient to placed on that jersey,” stated Drummond.
As followers and gamers alike are conscious, taking part in in Hollywood with the Purple and Gold isn’t your common expertise.
Laker followers are infamous for voicing their opinions towards gamers, particularly when they don’t seem to be dwelling as much as expectations.
Simply ask Dwight Howard throughout his first stint in LA.
There are unquestioned perks of being a Laker, nevertheless it requires gamers who can’t get caught up within the distractions, can tune out the chatter, and deal with the sport.
Not everybody does that equally nicely.
Andre Drummond is now in Brooklyn, one other staff with championship aspirations and numerous noise and distractions.
Nonetheless, Drummond didn’t stroll within the door on the Nets facility with the expectations heaped on him in L.A.
Now Brooklyn tries to place behind it’s personal rollercoaster season to acquire glory subsequent season.
