In today's game, the Nets won 114-105 at home to the 76ers. Griffin played a rare performance of this season, and Drummond's limelight was overshadowed by him. So, in today's NBA, which of these two former All-Star players is more valuable?
In this game, Griffin started 32 minutes and shot 7 of 16, including 1 of 5 three-pointers and 2 of 2 free throws, with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists; Drummond played 15 minutes off the bench and had 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals on 2-of-2 shooting.
In a case of arguments, Griffin is undoubtedly much stronger than Drummond, but this is only the appearance. This is only Griffin's fourth game of the season to score in double figures. Prior to this game, Griffin played in 20 games this season, averaging 5.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 34.7% from the field and 18% from three-point range.
After being stripped of a starter, Griffin fell out of rotation at one point, missing seven of the next eight games. If it were not for the Nets' large-scale attrition due to the impact of the epidemic, he might not have been able to regain his chances.
Drummond left the Lakers this offseason to join the 76ers. Prior to this game, he played in 28 games for the 76ers, averaging 6.1 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game, shooting 49.6%. Although he has always been considered to be brushing up on data, he is now an important substitute for the 76ers inside the line. Whenever Embiid misses the game this season, Drummond is the first to replace him.
In terms of ability, drummond, 28, seems to be stronger than Griffin, 32. The duo are limited by their speed of movement and can't help much on the defensive end, but Drummond can protect rebounds and Griffin has a one-handed shot.
But when it comes to player value, if Griffin can continue today's performance, his value is undoubtedly higher than Drummond's. After all, between Aldridge and Griffin, the Nets chose to believe Griffin at the beginning of the season. Moreover, after Griffin joined the Nets last season, he also impressed the coaching staff by his own performance.
Drummond and Griffin had similar experiences. Last season, they all chose the Lakers and nets after reaching a buyout with the original team. But now the two have taken different paths. (Supine Braces/Hairy)