Backup big man Andre Drummond has admirably filled in the role as the starting center for the Philadelphia 76ers while Joel Embiid remains out due to a knee injury. The 14-year veteran is averaging 8.6 points and 10.6 rebounds per game for the Sixers so far this season.

It’s quite hard to believe that he’s just 32. Most people tend to forget that he was a two-time All-Star and a one-time member of the All-NBA Third Team. He’s a tough guy and a smart vet at this stage of his career.

That’s why, when the Sixers were down big against the Orlando Magic, Drummond tried to pull off some dirty antics while guarding Wendell Carter Jr. To no one’s surprise, Carter fell for Drummond’s bait. Jalen Suggs then joined the fray, which led to a mini-scuffle near the center of the court. The incident was

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