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Charlotte Hornets: Shopping for Centers?

By John Woodcock

Apr 27, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) warms up before game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) warms up before game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 25, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 112-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
  1. Andre Drummond

2015-16 numbers – 16.8 points, 14.8 rebounds, 1.4 blocks per game

If we are going to go big then why not steal the other guy’s toy? Drummond is an All-Star under Van Gundy and working under a similar system to the one used in Charlotte. Somebody would need to teach him how to shoot free throws.

Drummond would most likely command a max contract and is a restricted free agent. Therefore Detroit could always match and offer a fifth year to his contract. Most likely Drummond stays home, but don’t think Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lamb would not appreciate another UConn guy.

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