Anthony Davis vs Andre Drummond....which big would you rather build around?

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

cool

They both probably have around the same defensive ceiling (slight edge to AD), but AD's offensive ceiling >>>>>>>>

 

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

What about game changer though? With Drummond, his size alone is a game changer on both ends, when you add his speed and quickness to the conversation im damn near 100% sure he "impacts" the game more than AD. Ad is a better basketball player right now, but potential is yet to be seen with either of these dudes due to being on teams with other players who have an affect on the game.

Have you even been watching the Pelicans this season?

 

[DetroitEWarren]

how is Andre Drummond even considered the best on his team (not potential but BEST) when he still gets put on the bench in the 4th quarter (due to FT's but still). Greg Monroe is right now better than Drummond and obviously Jennings as well. Anthony Davis is legitimately the best on his team potentially and currently

I cant really answer that my nikka. Its just something you gotta deal with with some 5's, I will NEVER judge a 5 off of freethrow shooting though, it matters, but its something that's used as an agenda too much. Davis may be the best on his team, but as I said, there is still other good players on that team and he has not solidified himself being better than them yet. With Drummond, his impact is EASILY noticed right now. That does not make him a better player than AD, but his size and speed alone impacts the game more than AD's.

 

[Malta]

Davis. I also like Valencunis as well. We also got to see what Nerlens is going to do when he returns.

The center play in the next 5-10 years

I think the center position 5 years from now will be -


1. Embiid
2. Drummond
3. Cousins


(Davis is a PF)

 

[Malta]

how is Andre Drummond even considered the best on his team (not potential but BEST) when he still gets put on the bench in the 4th quarter (due to FT's but still). Greg Monroe is right now better than Drummond and obviously Jennings as well. Anthony Davis is legitimately the best on his team potentially and currently

Yeah, you clearly don't watch the Pistons play.

Half the Pistons fans want Monroe gone but you say he's better than Drum.

 

[7oclock]

DeAndre Jordan was on a bad team once, back before Chris Paul got there, he was a 4/4 player at the same age as Drummond, and the year before CP3 got there in his first time starting he was a 7/7 player at 23 years old. Every metric you can think of has him painted as a better player by a decent margin too, yet you're in here saying they're the same dude when Drummond does more in less minutes.

If you switched them, Drummond's averages go up, Jordan's go down. You really think playing with Smith and Jennings has no negative impact on Drummond's production? It's not like Jordan is the reason the Clippers are winning, where as Drummond is having a positive impact on his team. Jordan damn near loses every head to head matchup with other centers he goes against.

you mean when he was only playing 14 and 16 mpg because he was backing up Randloph, Camby, and Kaman???

like are two fools or are you just trolling

he went to 7 and 7 when he got more minutes not because of Chris Paul or does Chris Paul assist in rebounds and blocks too??? Deandre Jordan #'s show a gradual growth due to minutes being earned. HIs #'s really didn't change per minute going from his rookie year until now.

Andre Drummond's averages go up??? 1 ppg and he scores 3ppg more LMFAO - are you really this stupid and shallow. Drummond is doing the same damn thing as DeAndre Jordan is , except he scores 3ppg more on a worse team!!!

 

[7oclock]

Yeah, you clearly don't watch the Pistons play.

Half the Pistons fans want Monroe gone but you say he's better than Drum.

they want him gone because Detroit sucks and Monroe would be a good trade to upgrade other positions...Monroe actually gets the ball on the block, actually is asked to score. Drummond at this point runs around the court, catches two lobs a game and rest of his points are on put backs. He gets on the blocks and looks down at the ball and stutters - his post game is not there and they rarely run plays out the post for Drummond. If you actually watch the games you know its true - lol@most fans want Monroe gone, is that evident by watching th games or are you going to realgm and reading forums to get your opinions.

 

[NormanConnors]

but how many times have we seen these run and jump athletes never develop these skills to reach their potential. Taht's what I discussed a few pages ago, especially with Centers

Drummond has a decent face up jumper, just hasn't incorporated yet. It will be unleashed when needed/time is right, he needs to continue doing what he is now on polishing up his post moves. Drum has handles too.

 

[NormanConnors]

you mean when he was only playing 14 and 16 mpg because he was backing up Randloph, Camby, and Kaman???

like are two fools or are you just trolling

he went to 7 and 7 when he got more minutes not because of Chris Paul or does Chris Paul assist in rebounds and blocks too??? Deandre Jordan #'s show a gradual growth due to minutes being earned. HIs #'s really didn't change per minute going from his rookie year until now.

Andre Drummond's averages go up??? 1 ppg and he scores 3ppg more LMFAO - are you really this stupid and shallow. Drummond is doing the same damn thing as DeAndre Jordan is , except he scores 3ppg more on a worse team!!!

nah you haven't seen Drummond play at all i can see that right now. lol Drummond would average 20 a game right now playing with Paul

 

[7oclock]

nah you haven't seen Drummond play at all i can see that right now. lol Drummond would average 20 a game right now playing with Paul

no he wouldn't , he can't post up....it would be lob city, which is exactly what Deandre is doing

 

[DetroitEWarren]

nah you haven't seen Drummond play at all i can see that right now. lol Drummond would average 20 a game right now playing with Paul

I agree with this and I think Drum is the ONLY nikka in the league who could average 18-20ppg without any plays being ran for him.

 

[7oclock]

Drummond has a decent face up jumper, just hasn't incorporated yet. It will be unleashed when needed/time is right, he needs to continue doing what he is now on polishing up his post moves. Drum has handles too.

so he has an offensive repertoire that he's holding back - yall turning this regular ass negro into a myth

 

[NormanConnors]

.Monroe actually gets the ball on the block, actually is asked to score. .

no he does not, he should but he doesn't get the ball enough.

 

[ZEupTWN]

Drummond defensive awareness is basura.......another thing that separates AD from the pack

 

[NormanConnors]

so he has an offensive repertoire that he's holding back - yall turning this regular ass negro into a myth

well they dont need or want him shooting jumpers, his motto will be in the post, but when needed he has nice touch on a jumper he will be able to use later