According to The Athletic, former rebounding king Andre Drummond (Johnson) is returning to the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, totaling more than $10 million contract. The experienced center will provide strong support for the 76ers' interior defense and rebounding protection.
Last season, Drummond played for the Chicago Bulls, and although he didn't become the absolute core of the team, he still made a significant contribution to the team. In 79 games, Drummond averaged 8.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 0.9 steals per game, demonstrating his all-round strength as a center. Especially when it comes to rebounding, he's still the best in the league and can put a lot of pressure on opponents.
It is worth mentioning that Drummond had a brief experience working with the 76ers. During the 2021-22 season, he played for the 76ers and built good chemistry with key players like Embiid during that time. However, for a variety of reasons, he was sent to the Nets before the trade deadline. Now, Drummond has chosen to return to the 76ers again, which is undoubtedly a high recognition and trust in this team.
For Drummond, this return to the 76ers not only means that he will have the opportunity to join forces with key players such as Embiid again, but also means that he will continue to write his legend in the basketball hotland of Philadelphia. As a seasoned veteran, Drummond will provide invaluable help to the 76ers' interior defense and rebounding protection, while also injecting more energy into the team on the offensive end.
For the Philadelphia 76ers, signing Drummond is undoubtedly a very good deal. They will have a strong and experienced centre-forward, which will have a positive impact on the overall quality of the team. At the same time, the tacit cooperation between Drummond and Embiid and other core players will also become a major attraction for the team. It is believed that in future games, Drummond will lead the 76ers to achieve even better results.