Andre Drummond Targets Dennis Rodman's Rebounding Record

New York Knicks center Andre Drummond enters the 2026-27 NBA season with two goals: contribute as the team's backup big man and move into the league's top 25 all-time rebounders. Following a preseason game against the Washington Wizards, Drummond outlined his ambition to overtake Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman on the career rebounding list.

According to Daily Knicks, Drummond ranks 27th in NBA history with 11,513 rebounds, trailing Rodman, who ranks 24th, by 441. His recent production puts the milestone within reach during his first season with New York.

Drummond collected 532 rebounds last season, according to the report, while averaging 976 rebounds per season across his career. Those figures provide the basis for expectations that he could surpass Rodman by the end of the 2026-27 campaign, although reaching that mark will depend on his production throughout the season.

The veteran's development extends beyond rebounding. Daily Knicks reported that Drummond has substantially improved his free-throw shooting since the 2017-18 season, raising his success rate from 38.1 percent earlier in his career to around 60.0 percent.

Drummond also recorded a career-best three-point shooting percentage of 35.6 percent in his 14th professional season, according to the outlet. His progress offers New York another dimension from its newly signed center as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign.

Knicks star Jalen Brunson views Drummond's improvement as evidence that work away from games can translate into better performance on the court. The veteran's shooting development is particularly notable given his earlier struggles at the free-throw line.

Drummond's progress also contrasts with the offensive development of former Knicks center Mitchell Robinson. Robinson has frequently appeared in offseason training footage working on his jump shot, free-throw mechanics and broader offensive skills, but those efforts have not consistently translated into visible improvements during the regular season, according to Daily Knicks.

New York will look to benefit from Drummond's development in the 2026-27 season as he takes on a backup role behind the team's primary center. His rebounding record and improved shooting are central elements of his preparation for his first campaign with the Knicks.