Andre Drummond bids Bulls fans a heartfelt farewell in social media post originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Andre Drummond bid Bulls fans adieu with a classy social media post Monday after signing a two-year contract with the Sixers Sunday evening.
Dear Chicago,
Thank you for all the love and support you’ve shown me during my two years . It was nothing short of amazing! It was an honor to wear Chicago across my chest.
I LOVE YOU 🫂 and see you soon ❤️🐂We are always connected Y❤️ pic.twitter.com/Wgi9OtDIR1
— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) July 1, 2024
The Bulls lost Drummond in free agency after passing on opportunities to trade him for second-round picks at the February deadline.
According to a league source, Drummond’s agreement with the Sixers is worth $10 million over two years.
I’m in the mood for a Philly cheesesteak 🫂
— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) June 30, 2024
Drummond’s exit has been expected since that April loss to the Miami Heat in the Play In Tournament. He’ll return to the 76ers for a second time, originally signing as a free agent to back up Joel Embiid in August 2021. He lasted 49 games before getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets.
But he found a home in Chicago, producing two productive seasons as Nikola Vucevic‘s backup. The former four-time NBA rebounding champion averaged 7.3 points and 7.9 rebounds in just 15.1 minutes over 146 games. That included 10 games as a starter last season when Drummond averaged 14.1 points and 17.9 rebounds.
Drummond was a fan favorite in Chicago, often drawing standing ovations after reserve stints that featured hard play and, sometimes, colorful moments.
