Andre Drummond Is Excited to Make an Impact as the Knicks' New Backup Center
Andre Drummond agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal and is expected to fill the backup center role, the team said.
- On Friday, the New York Knicks signed veteran center Andre Drummond, filling the roster vacancy created after Mitchell Robinson departed for the Boston Celtics in free agency.
- Robinson, the team's longest-tenured player, was a key contributor to the Knicks' recent NBA title run, making his departure to Boston a significant loss for the reigning champion.
- Drummond agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, while Robinson secured a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Celtics, reflecting the financial disparity between the two moves.
- "I bring in a similar talent, similar energy, but I'm a veteran," Drummond said on Saturday, expressing confidence in his ability to fill Robinson's role and excitement about returning to a familiar city.
- In a recent Instagram post, Robinson questioned his exit, stating "I didn't want this to happen" and expressing hope that the truth eventually emerges, adding complexity to the franchise transition.
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Andre Drummond Explains What he Bring to Knicks as Mitchell Robinson's Replacement
For the New York Knicks, losing reserve center Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics in free agency was a big deal. Robinson was the team’s longest-tenured player and he was a key contributor throughout the team’s recent run to the NBA title.But while Robinson will be missed, the Knicks must move on, and they did so […] The post Andre Drummond Explains What he Bring to Knicks as Mitchell Robinson’s Replacement appeared first on HEAVY.
Andre Drummond believes he can replace Mitchell Robinson
Speaking publicly for the first time since agreeing to sign with the New York Knicks, veteran center Andre Drummond shared his excitement about joining the defending NBA champions and contributing to a team with championship expectations. The player acknowledged the impact of Mitchell Robinson’s absence and believes he can help fill that void with his […] The post Andre Drummond believes he can replace Mitchell Robinson appeared first on TalkBas…
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