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2. Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons
One of the most dominating rookies last season, Drummond has enough potential to develop into an elite centre in the coming years. As always, let’s have a look at the stats and my previous statement becomes instantly clear.
Who’s the best center in the league under 30? Dwight Howard. Now, in Howard’s rookie year, he averaged 12 PPG, 10 RPG and 1.7 BPG while playing 33 minutes per game. Drummond averaged 8 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.7 BPG and 1 SPG while playing just 20 minutes per game. If given more playing time, Drummond might have eclipsed the stats of the best center of this generation.
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Another reason why Drummond’s on this list is the squad he’s currently playing with- Josh Smith, Brandon Jennings and Chauncey Billups. Jennings and Billups are excellent point guards who always look for big men inside while Smith is an extremely talented SF/PF to play along with. Drummond might also learn a lot playing alongside Smith.
Given some time and the proper exposure, he might be the next Dwight Howard.
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