The New York Knicks benched veteran center Andre Drummond in Sunday's loss to the Orlando Magic, sparking controversy and questions about his role on the team.
Knicks Bench Andre Drummond, a Frustrating Turn of Events
Drummond played sparingly in Friday's loss to the Celtics and Sunday's game against the Magic. In fact, he was benched midway through the second quarter, leading to an open layup for the Magic in their 111-102 win at the Garden.
The Firing of Drummond
It's clear that Andre Drummond is feeling frustrated and a bit blindsided by his benching. He played sparingly in Friday's loss to the Celtics and Sunday's game against the Magic, but it was his performance in the second quarter on Sunday that seemed to be the final straw.
The numbers don't lie: the Knicks lost 111-102 to the Orlando Magic, with Drummond being benched midway through the second quarter. It's unclear what specifically led to this decision, but coach Tom Thibodeau seems to think it was a combination of factors, including the team's transition defense.
It's worth noting that James Wiseman took over as backup center after Drummond's benching, and while he struggled with his shot, going 0-for-5. It remains to be seen how this decision will affect the rest of the season, especially given Thibodeau's warning earlier in the week that all reserve spots are up for grabs.
Drummond said he didn't get an explanation for being pulled from the game. When asked if he was owed an explanation, he replied,
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