Throughout the NBA offseason, many athletes find themselves on podcasts discussing the upcoming year.
This has provided a platform for players to talk in a more relaxed environment, rather than a stuffy press conference.
Podcasts have provided some hilarious moments during the offseason, as well as sound bites that go viral.
On a recent appearance on “The Uncomfortable Pod,” Chicago Bulls big man Andre Drummond made a statement that has since gone viral.
“I think I have a chance to be a Hall of Fame player due to what I have done in my career,” Drummond said.
“I think I have a chance to be a Hall of Fame player due to what I've done in my career.”
– Andre Drummond
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 1, 2023
Drummond is entering his 12th NBA Season in 2023, his second with the Bulls.
He believes that he could be inducted into the Hall of Fame, a statement that has been refuted by many.
Drummond is a two-time All-Star, has been the NBA’s rebounding leader in four seasons, and was once a member of the All-NBA third team.
When looking at Drummond’s career achievements versus some of the recent inductees, he might have a ways to go.
Take Pau Gasol, for example.
Gasol was inducted into the Hall of Fame this season.
Throughout his career, Gasol won two NBA Finals and was a six-time All-Star, the Rookie of the Year in 2003, among other accolades.
Another recent inductee at the position, Ben Wallace, posted similar numbers.
Wallace won the NBA Finals in 2004, was a four-time All-Star, and won the Defensive Player of the Year award four times.
This is not to assert that Drummond isn’t a good player, but recent history might indicate that he will not make it into the Hall of Fame.
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