The Los Angeles Lakers, a historic franchise, have seen 506 players don their jerseys since inception in 1946. Among those is Andre Drummond, who played in 2020-21 after being waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Drummond, a rebounding powerhouse during his early career, averaged nearly a double-double with 11.9 points and 10.2 rebounds over 21 games with the Lakers. However, he departed after one season and has since played for multiple teams, currently with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Drummond's time with the Lakers was marked by a need for a strong center following the team’s 2020 championship run. His ability to rebound, leading the league in that category multiple times, was expected to fill the void left by JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard. While his tenure was brief, Drummond’s impact on the boards and defensive presence was notable, demonstrating the challenges the Lakers faced that season.