Andre Drummond Biography: Age, Height, Parents, Wife, Children, Net Worth
Andre Drummond Biography, Age, Height, Parents, Wife, Children, Net Worth – Andre Drummond is an American professional basketball player who plays as a center for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons with the ninth overall pick. Drummond played one season collegiate basketball with the Connecticut Huskies before declaring for the draft. Over the years, he has achieved a number of milestones, including a two time NBA All-Star, All-NBA Third Team, four time NBA rebounding leader and NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Internationally, he was part of the United States national team that won gold in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Who is Andre Drummond?
Andre Jamal Drummond was born on August 10, 1993 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States to Jamaican parents. At a age 7, his mother moved to Middletown, Connecticut with Andre and his sister, Ariana Drummond.
He went to Woodrow Wilson Middle School for his early childhood education before starting high school at Capital Preparatory Magnet School in Hartford, where he played high school basketball.
As a freshman, Drummond averaged 12.7 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 blocks per game and made better his performance in his sophomore year where he averaged 20.2 points, 16.6 rebounds, 7.2 blocks and 4.5 steals per game.
Drummond then took a transfer to St. Thomas More in Oakdale. Due to a stress fracture, he repeated sophomore year so to recover from the injury. There at St. Thomas More, he made a name as one of the most dominating centers in high school basketball.
Drummond enrolled at the University of Connecticut, despite initially declaring to spend a postgraduate year at Wilbraham & Monson Academy in 2011–12. After just one season with the Connecticut Huskies, he declared for NBA draft.
He was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the first round, ninth overall pick of the 2012 NBA draft. In his rookie season, Drummond averaged 7.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.0 steal and 1.6 blocks in 20.7 minutes per game.
Drummond spent eight seasons with the Pistons before been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Brandon Knight, John Henson and a 2023 second-round draft pick on February 6, 2020.
He has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers (2021), Philadelphia 76ers (2021-2022), Brooklyn Nets (2022) and currently with the Chicago Bulls since 2022 after he signed a two-year, $6.6 million contract.
Andre Drummond Age, Height and Weight
Andre Drummond was born on August 10, 1993 in Mount Vernon, United States. He is currently 30 years old (as of 2023). He stands at a height of 6 feet 11 inches tall (2.11 m) and weighs in at 279 pounds (127 kg).
Andre Drummond Nationality and Ethnicity
Andre Drummond is from Mount Vernon, New York, United States. He is a citizen of the United States of America. He is of African-American ethnicity with Jamaican ancestry.
What is Andre Drummond’s profession?
Andre Drummond is a professional basketball player. He plays currently as a center for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
How many 3s has Andre Drummond made in his career?
In his career so far, Andre Drummond has sunk 15 three-pointers.
How many teams has Andre Drummond played for?
As a professional basketball player, Andre Drummond has played for the;
- Detroit Pistons
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Brooklyn Nets
- Chicago Bulls
Andre Drummond’s Parents
Andre Drummond’s father is not known. He was raised by his mother Christine Cameron.
Andre Drummond Siblings
Does Andre Drummond have siblings? Yes, Andre Drummond has one sibling; a sister named Ariana Drummond.
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Andre Drummond Wife
Who is Andre Drummond married to? Andre Drummond is not married at the moment. He has been in romantic relationships with some top models over the past years, including Candice Brooks, Jennette McCurdy and Elizabeth Costadoni.
Andre Drummond Children
Does Andre Drummond have children? Andre Drummond has two children with different women; two sons and daughter. He had his first child and son Deon King Drummond with Abigail Russo, an Instagram influencer. He had his second child and daughter Aubrey EllaRose Costadoni-Drummond with Elizabeth Costadoni, an Instagram model.
Andre Drummond Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, American professional basketball player Andre Drummond has an net worth of US$50 million.
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