If you happened to tune in for Saturday’s Eastern Conference Playoff game between the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks, you were probably hoping to see max effort from the home team.
Though it can be tough to judge whether or not a player is giving his all, it was pretty obvious that Andre Drummond was giving less than 100% on the defensive side of the ball, especially in the first half.
At halftime, former Pistons’ legend Chauncey Billups called out Drummond for his lack of effort.
WATCH: Chauncey Billups rips Pistons’ Andre Drummond for being lazy
During the game, many Pistons’ fans in attendance could be heard booing Drummond and making comments about his lack of effort.
#Pistons Andre Drummond is getting some boos and I hear fans behind me talking about his effort.
It's the opposite: he's trying too hard and it's taking away his efficiency. He's still looking for that sweet spot.
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) April 21, 2019
Following the game, Pistons’ forward Blake Griffin, who had 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, had a message for the fans who were booing Drummond.
#Pistons Blake Griffin on fans' cheers and boos: "(Drummond) has busted his ass and played hard for this franchise for I don’t know how many years. We wouldn’t be where we are without him. If that was directed at him personally then I don’t really understand it."
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) April 21, 2019
Nation, does Griffin have a point or is this just a case of a teammate standing up for a teammate regardless of the true story?
