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NBA: Knicks Sign Two-Time All-Star Center Andre Drummond to $3.9 Million Deal

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The New York Knicks have signed two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond to a one-year contract.
  • The deal is reportedly worth $3.9 million, approximately $1.2 billion NT dollars.
  • Drummond previously played for the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 6.4 points and 8.4 rebounds.

The reigning champion New York Knicks have made a significant addition to their roster, signing two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Drummond agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.9 million, which converts to roughly $1.2 billion NT dollars.

Drummond, who stands at 211 cm (6'11"), spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers. In 63 games, he averaged 19.5 minutes, contributing 6.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while shooting 47.2% from the field.

His arrival in New York is expected to bolster the Knicks' frontcourt as they aim for a second consecutive championship. Drummond entered free agency this offseason attracting interest from multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, but ultimately chose to join the Knicks.

Throughout his career, Drummond has been recognized for his rebounding prowess, earning four league rebounding titles. He has been selected to the All-Star game twice and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2016.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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