Andre Drummond won't extend with Pistons - opportunity??

[Tr1boy]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13932244/andre-drummond-decides-not-extend-det

Even though he doesn't ideally fit into CBS offensive spacing system, this guy is no doubt a monster.

10-12 pts and 13-15 pts avg near automatic on a daily game basis.  CBS would just have to adjust his lineup a little to get Drummond to fit.   Outside of money, I just think he is sick of playing in Detroit.

Trade idea (Sullinger, Zeller, Turner and Drummond all signed before traded)

To Pistons:  Sullinger, Zeller, Turner, Young, 2 1st round picks (2015 choice of 1st round pick, 2016 Celtics pick)

To Celtics: Drummond, Ilyasova, Hilliard

Celtics lineup

C- Drummond
PF - Lee
SF - Crowder
SG - AB
PG - Smart

C- Amir
PF- KO/Mickey
SF- Jerebko/Ilyasova
SG- Hunter
PG- IT

yay or nay?

[trickybilly]

nay way. he doesn't fit with the whole idea. end story.

[CsBanner18]

Nay for Detriot. They'd say no b/c they're not getting enough of a return.

Btw, I've read that the decision not to extend Drummond was mutual in an effort to increase the team's cap space for the future

[RJ87]

Reading the story, it sounds like he's working with Detroit ala Kawhi Leonard & the Spurs to give the team a chance in free agency. Doesn't sound like the team has any interest in trading him - quite the opposite, they're distinguishing him as their guy.

[Monkhouse]

Drummond honestly isn't even that good... Hes a superb rebounder, and good weak side shot blocker, but honestly what does he really do besides that? People throw words like franchise player around Drummond, but to me, he personally isn't anywhere near that.

[Quetzalcoatl]

I'd really like him.  He's only 22 and I think in two seasons or so, he'll really start to come into his own.  Centers just take forever.  We'd need better shooting from our 2 and 3 than Bradley and Crowder, though.  Lee would look really good next to him, though

[Endless Paradise]

Reading the story, it sounds like he's working with Detroit ala Kawhi Leonard & the Spurs to give the team a chance in free agency. Doesn't sound like the team has any interest in trading him - quite the opposite, they're distinguishing him as their guy.

Yeah, did you actually read the article, triboy? Or did you look at the admittedly-misleading headline alone?

[max215]

Ehh. He's a bit overrated right now, but regardless I think Detroit intends to build around Drummond and will not be trading him.

[CelticsFanFromNYC]

Everyone all last season craved for a shot blocker.  I have no clue why anyone is against one of the top rim protectors in the league. No way he available to us and we dont grab um. Also no way Detroit trades him either. YOU WANT DRUMMOND ON YOUR TEAM.  What effective rim protector is anyone expecting to fit in CBS style of play?

[Monkhouse]

Everyone all last season craved for a shot blocker.  I have no clue why anyone is against one of the top rim protectors in the league. No way he available to us and we dont grab um. Also no way Detroit trades him either. YOU WANT DRUMMOND ON YOUR TEAM.  What effective rim protector is anyone expecting to fit in CBS style of play?

I'm not against him. I take back what I said in the previous post. I think right now he isn't anywhere near his potential, but he still has a lot of time to develop and grow. But I don't want him for what Detriot is going to want out of him. Personally, I think people have overrated him, and expected him to take that next big step. But Drummond is still young, so he needs to perform his shooting, free throw, or at least learn how to pass out of double teams.

[max215]

Everyone all last season craved for a shot blocker.  I have no clue why anyone is against one of the top rim protectors in the league. No way he available to us and we dont grab um. Also no way Detroit trades him either. YOU WANT DRUMMOND ON YOUR TEAM.  What effective rim protector is anyone expecting to fit in CBS style of play?

Amir Johnson

[littleteapot]

I think this is a great trade. Hope it gets to the point where we can swoop in with an offer like this.

It'd be interesting to see how Stevens would change the offense for a guy who really should never have the ball in his hands, but figuring out what to do with a shot block/rebound/dunk machine is a good problem to have.

[D Dub]

Everyone all last season craved for a shot blocker.  I have no clue why anyone is against one of the top rim protectors in the league. No way he available to us and we dont grab um. Also no way Detroit trades him either. YOU WANT DRUMMOND ON YOUR TEAM.  What effective rim protector is anyone expecting to fit in CBS style of play?

Amir Johnson

That's a Tommy point

[CelticsFanFromNYC]

Everyone all last season craved for a shot blocker.  I have no clue why anyone is against one of the top rim protectors in the league. No way he available to us and we dont grab um. Also no way Detroit trades him either. YOU WANT DRUMMOND ON YOUR TEAM.  What effective rim protector is anyone expecting to fit in CBS style of play?

Amir Johnson

Which I agree is a good one. But I am mainly referring to a shot blocker when i say "rim protector" so my question is if Drummond doesn't fit then who does? Not many Shot Blockers run the floor, shoot mid ranges, or pass good

[littleteapot]

Sorry guys, but we got Amir Johnson so we could move his contract easily. I hope he finds a role in the Mavs defensive scheme in April, because he is just a stopgap for us.