Drummond wants to prove he can still be an effective center at age 31. “That’s what I set out to do on a nightly basis," said Drummond, playing in his 13th NBA season.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren credits two Philadelphia 76ers big men for his Welcome to the NBA moment.

The 2024-25 NBA season continues with a seven-game slate on Monday night, including a Western Conference showdown between Oklahoma City and Houston at 8 p.m. ET. Oklahoma City is on a three-game winning streak and holds a 10.

Philadelphia 76ers big man Andre Drummond has had a successful NBA career thus far. The former No. 9 pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons has career averages of 12.7 points and 12.4 rebounds and is a 2-time All-Star as well as 4-time rebounding champion and was named to the 2016 All-NBA Third Team.