Drummond's Dazzling Shot Lights Up Philly's Season!
Andre Drummond opens up on his enjoyment of playing the mentor role for the younger players on the Philadelphia 76ers.
PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers are, obviously, a veteran-laden team that has their eyes on winning a title, but there are a handful of younger players on the roster who benefit from being around those veteran players. For example, a guy like second-year forward Justin Edwards or rookie VJ Edgecombe, and others are benefiting from having those veteran players to lean on. The biggest presence is Andre Drummond.
Drummond, a 14-year veteran and a 2-time All-Star, has taken on the role of being the mentor for the younger guys as he has used his voice on multiple occasions to help out the younger Sixers. "He's a big voice for me, honestly," Edwards explained. "That's someone that I go to for advice when I'm not playing or not in rotation, or not getting the minutes that I think I should get.
So, he’s someone that I can talk to, to help me understand the game. " The Sixers are in a good position with the blend of vets and youthfulness they possess on the roster and Drummond is relishing the opportunity to help those youngsters along and push them forward. Especially, with a guy like Edwards who has had a much different role now than he had as a rookie.
"That's the role that I took upon myself this past year, and, you know, years before that," said Drummond himself. "Just to make sure these guys are staying positive despite the ups and downs of the season. It's a long season.