The Detroit Pistons are lucky to have Andre Drummond, and not just because he was the MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge.
Drummond put on a memorable performance during the competition, comprised solely of first- and second-year players. He even set a record with 25 rebounds and added 30 points to his line, leading coach Nate McMillan to tell the Associated Press, via NBA.com, "Every rebound that came off the board, he wanted. A few of them he took from his teammates, but I liked his aggressiveness."
Just add it to the growing highlight reel.
The 20-year-old big man is quickly winning over Detroit with his athleticism and upside, and his 2013-14 campaign has left little doubt that he's a franchise cornerstone.
Ridiculous Numbers for Such a Young Player
Let's take a minute and remember that Drummond is only 20 years old. And it's not like he's an old 20, as he won't legally be able to consume alcoholic beverages until August.
Drummond dominated the Rising Stars Challenge, was handed a broken version of the MVP trophy and ...
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