Philadelphia 76ers Player Says He Is The Best Rebounder In NBA History

Andre Drummond made a bold statement at Philadelphia 76ers media day.

Mar 14, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers logo on the hardwood court against the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Andre Drummond was once among the best centers in the league when he made two NBA All-Star Games with the Detroit Pistons.

Over the previous four seasons, Drummond has done an excellent job of transitioning into a role player.

He finished last year with averages of 8.4 points and 9.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 55.6% from the field in 79 games for the Chicago Bulls.

Mar 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond (3) dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Drummond signed with the Philadelphia 76ers over the offseason.

On Monday, he made a bold statement at media day (h/t HoopsHype).

Drummond: "I'm the best rebounder to ever play the game... You want me to say that again? You want to record that? Yeah, Im the best rebounder ever. Ever."

Andre Drummond: "I'm the best rebounder to ever play the game... You wanna record that? Yeah, I’m the best rebounder ever." pic.twitter.com/oICd0WpecB

— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) September 30, 2024

While most would disagree with Drummond, he has been an elite rebounder for his entire career.

The former UConn star has averaged 12+ rebounds per game in eight of his 12 seasons.

Andre Drummond had 24 points and 25 boards last night. As of now, he’s tied with Dwight Howard for the second most 25 rebound games in League history. They only trail Dennis Rodman in that stat. (via @nba) pic.twitter.com/gKV5avo6m4

— SLAM (@SLAMonline) December 27, 2023

His career averages are 12.7 points, 12.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 54.3% from the field in 863 games.

In addition to the Bulls, Pistons and 76ers, he has also spent time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers.

"I am the best rebounder to ever play the game."

- Andre Drummond

(Via @Ky_Carlin ) pic.twitter.com/VC4W4Qu0Ay

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 30, 2024

Drummond will be an important addition to a 76ers team that is expected to compete for a title.

He will be the backup to Joel Embiid, who missed 43 games last season.

They will play their first game of the 2024-25 NBA season on October 23 when they host Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks.