Professional athletes are put on a pedestal because of the media deals and how sports are a form of entertainment. They’re not just basketball players, they are celebrities, which is why Detroit Pistons pending free agent Andre Drummond strips negotiations down to its simplest form.
The 26-year-old center has led the league in rebounding in three of the last seasons years and is the only player in NBA history with four seasons of 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 100 steals and 100 blocks.
“That’s the way anybody would see themselves,” Drummond said to the Detroit Free Press’ Vince Ellis on Tuesday, one day after Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores said the franchise is “dedicated” to the 2012 first-round pick.