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Dec 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) shoots the ball in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Pistons won 117-90. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Andre Drummond is set to join exclusive company as an offensive rebounder, strengthening his case as an elite FanDuel NBA performer.
Once again, Andre Drummond has become a force in FanDuel NBA tournament play because of his exceptional offensive rebounding skills.
Drummond is pulling down 4.0 offensive rebounds per game and if the average lasts until the end of the season, he will become just the 10th player in league history to post the mark in four separate seasons.
For each of the past three seasons, Drummond has led the NBA in total offensive rebounds, and he is tied with Dwight Howard for the most this year at 153.
Drummond is at his best wrestling the ball away from an opponent, as 3.1 of his offensive rebounds a night have come contested, tying him for the second highest total in the league.
Few offensive rebounds slip away from Drummond, as he is gathering the rebound 52.2 percent of the time, the fourth-highest percentage among players averaging more than 2.0 offensive rebounds a night.
Collecting misses from his own team has paid huge dividends for Drummond offensively, as he is posting 3.6 points a game off put-backs, the third highest average in the league, accounting for 24.1 percent of his total points scored.
The 23-year-old has dominated over his past five games, posting 20.8 points, 14 rebounds (4.6 on the offensive end) and 1.6 rebounds per game.
The turn of the calendar to 2017 has been extremely beneficial for Drummond, as he has only surpassed the 20-point plateau nine times this season, but three have come in January in just four appearances.
The most impressive outing came Sunday night in Portland, as the Pistons couldn’t afford to sit him much during a double overtime contests.
Out of a possible 58 minutes, Drummond was on the floor for 52, totaling 28 points, 14 rebounds, four steals and two blocks during a 125-124 victory for Detroit.
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The Pistons have played Drummond an average of 31.3 minutes a game, one of just eight centers in the league averaging over 30 minutes a night.
Drummond receives a steady dose of playing time because of his ability to produce, as his 26 double-doubles ranks as the second highest total in the league this year.
The 6-foot-11 center is becoming on of the most reliable center options, tallying 36.8 fantasy points in FanDuel NBA tournament play, nearly five times his cap hit.
Detroit has attempted to incorporate Drummond much more into its offensive philosiphy, enabling him to shoot 16.4 times a night, 4.4 above his season average, increasing his value as a FanDuel NBA roster option.
Even if his looks at the basket aren’t set up from a pass by a teammate, Drummond has quickly established himself as one of the best offensive rebounders the league has ever seen.
Jan 7, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker (15) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs center Dewayne Dedmon (3) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 8, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives for the basket between Milwaukee Bucks guard Tony Snell (21) in the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 13, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) is defended by New Orleans Pelicans forward Solomon Hill (44) during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 26, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) dunks the ball as Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) looks on in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 6, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts after a call against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. The Clippers defeated the Kings 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
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Final Lineup
PG Kemba Walker ($8,300)
PG Isaiah Thomas ($8,900)
SG Bradley Beal ($6,900)
SG Gerald Green ($3,500)
SF Doug McDermott ($4,000)
SF Gordon Hayward ($7,200)
PF Jabari Parker ($5,600)
PF James Johnson ($6,900)
C Andre Drummond ($8,400)
