Bulls center Andre Drummond says he has ‘great chance’ at Hall of Fame: ‘I’m the best [rebounder] ever’

Perhaps no participant epitomizes the shift in the thought of the fashionable NBA massive guy greater than Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond. A two-time All-Star and one-time All-NBA variety, Drummond has led the league in rebounding 4 occasions in his 11 NBA seasons … and but he’s been relegated to a deep bench position for the previous few years of his occupation in spite of nonetheless with the ability to submit spectacular per-minute numbers.

The indisputable fact that he’s struggled to get constant mins hasn’t shaken Drummond’s self assurance, then again. The 6-10 former No. 9 total select not too long ago seemed on The Comfortable Pod, and mentioned that he believes he’s worthy of access into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

“I used to play 40-plus minutes. I was a star — All-Star, All-NBA, I’ve done it. Hall of Fame candidate, best rebounder ever … I’m the best ever,” Drummond mentioned. “I’ve done great in my career. I think I have a chance to be a Hall of Fame player due to what I’ve done in my career. Actually, I’m pretty sure I’m in the top 20 for being in the Hall of Fame, so I have a great chance.”

Drummond’s declare of being the best rebounder ever would possibly appear hyperbolic, however it is in reality utterly correct — at least consistent with one statistic. He’s the all-time NBA chief in overall rebound share, according to Basketball Reference, forward of Dennis Rodman, Reggie Evens, Rudy Gobert and DeAndre Jordan.

It should be irritating for a participant like Drummond, who has all the time submit big-time stats (13.2 issues, 12.7 rebounds 1.4 blocks for his occupation), to fall out of the rotation for group after group in the twilight of his occupation. But the fashionable NBA has put a top class on massive males who can both offer protection to the rim or transfer onto smaller gamers defensively (confidently each), and Drummond has by no means excelled in both class. Also, in spite of his many positive proclamations over the years, Drummond has by no means grow to be a constant 3-point shooter.

Even making an allowance for his forged run as one of the best facilities in the league with the Detroit Pistons, Drummond’s Hall of Fame likelihood is that most probably slender to none. Basketball Reference currently lists him with a zero.091% likelihood of entering into, and it does not look like he’s going to get the alternative to have a constant position for the the rest of his NBA occupation.

Drummond averaged six issues and six.6 rebounds in 12.7 mins in keeping with sport for the Bulls ultimate season, and has three hundred and sixty five days final on his contract.