Andre Drummond recalls emotional reaction to Pistons trade in video
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Former Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond reflected on his 2020 trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a YouTube video published on June 1. Drummond expressed deep sadness following the trade, stating he "cried for hours" after learning he was leaving Detroit. He explained that he still feels a strong connection to the city and would want to retire as a Piston. The Pistons traded Drummond to free up cap space for a rebuild, which has since seen mixed results. Drummond, now an unrestricted free agent, is currently coming off a role with the Philadelphia 76ers this season.
- •Drummond cried for hours after his 2020 trade to Cleveland.
- •He hopes to retire with the Pistons someday.
- •Detroit traded Drummond to assist in a team rebuild.
- •Drummond recently played for the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •He is now an unrestricted free agent heading into the offseason.
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Former Pistons C Andre Drummond 'cried for hours' after 2020 trade
"In a recently-published YouTube video, former Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond said he "cried for hours" after his 2020 trade to Cleveland.
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