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3 players that Detroit Pistons fans are thankful for

By Nicolas Henkel

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 11: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons hi-fives fans after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 11, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 11: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons hi-fives fans after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 11, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Andre Drummond

You can’t have a list of the top Pistons without including Andre Drummond. The Big Penguin. the 20/20 machine. While there are many skeptics and critics out there over Drummond’s overall impact on game, there are just as many supporters.

At the end of the day, he’s not only the top rebounder in today’s NBA, but he’s undoubtedly one of the greatest rebounders of all time. He currently has the highest rebounding percentage in the history – yes history – of the NBA.

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While he’s admittedly had his struggles recently, he kicked off the season with a 32 point and 23 rebound outing in a win over the Indiana Pacers. In what will inevitably be a contract year (as he’s more or less confirmed he will opt-out this summer and become a free agent) it’s imperative that he showcases his abilities.

His rim protection has improved year after year, and his ability to control his body while attacking the basket has been remarkable to witness this season.

Drummond has four 20/20 games this season, and three of them came in succession. His dominance in the low-post on both ends of the floor is an ever improving spectacle. Even his free throw shooting ability is beginning to improve, which has long been biggest knock on his game.

There’s a chance that he could receive a super-max contract from Detroit this off-season if he’s able to land an All-NBA honor. Whatever he’s paid, it goes without say that he’ll earn it.

Whatever happens this summer, we’re thankful for what he’s given Detroit.

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