The Best of Andre Drummond with the Detroit Pistons

MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons laughs against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena on November 12, 2019 in Miami, Florida. 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons laughs against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena on November 12, 2019 in Miami, Florida. 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

If you’re reading this, it’s too late. Andre Drummond is no longer with the Detroit Pistons — and it’s time to reminisce.

The Detroit Pistons showed they’re moving forward as a franchise when they traded longtime center Andre Drummond to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Despite the lackluster return, the Pistons showed they were not willing to risk losing Drummond for nothing in the 2020 offseason — a smart business decision.

However, it doesn’t make parting with a franchise player any easier.

Drummond began his career in Detroit with high expectations. The Pistons selected the University of Connecticut product with the 9th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

He improved every year despite playing for mediocre teams and only making two playoff series appearances.

Drummond finished his tenure in Detroit with career averages of 14.4 points and 13.9 rebounds per game — averaging career-highs in points (17.8) and steals (2) in the first half of the 2019-20 season.

He grew up in front of Pistons fans. Many of those fans grew up with him — never knowing their team without big No. 0.

He was often the subject of divisiveness among fans but ultimately, he provided us with such impactful memories both on and off the court.

Here we’ll reminisce on Drummond’s best games in Detroit, and his best moments off the court.