On Thursday, just before the NBA trade deadline, news broke that the Detroit Pistons had traded Andre Drummond to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Following the news, Drummond took to Twitter to voice his displeasure with the Pistons trading him without “giving him a heads up.”
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The next day, Pistons executive Ed Stefanski told reporters that he had been in touch with Drummond’s camp and they were aware that the Pistons had been talking to teams about a trade.
On Saturday, Drummond spoke to reporters and he said he “Thought it was a joke” when he first heard he was traded to the Cavaliers.
“I thought it was a joke at first, but obviously when it all settled in, I’m truly excited to be somewhere that I’m wanted,” Drummond told reporters after his first practice with the Cavaliers. “I’m really excited to be starting a new chapter here.”
When asked if he felt disrespected by the Pistons, Drummond took the high road…this time.
“I’m looking forward to playing in a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey,” Drummond said. “I’m excited to be here and everything happens for a reason.”
–Quotes via Rod Beard, The Detroit News– LINK
