Andre Drummond blames Frank Vogel for lack of playing time for production with the Lakers | Launderer report

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After a relatively disappointing stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, Andre Drummond complained about his playing time on Instagram on Tuesday:

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Drummond joined the Lakers in March after agreeing to a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was benched for more than a month in Cleveland as the team tried to find a trade, but the team never came up with a deal until he was ruled out.

The center started every game he played for the Lakers, but averaged just 24.8 minutes per game in the regular season and 21 minutes in the playoffs. He didn’t play in his team’s Game 6 loss to the Phoenix Suns as Los Angeles was knocked out of the playoffs.

Complaints against head coach Frank Vogel likely mean Drummond won’t sign again with the Lakers as a free agent this offseason.

The 27-year-old has been productive when given the opportunity in his career, particularly on the defensive end, averaging 13.7 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals per game in nine years in the NBA. He’s led the league in rebounding four times and has been named All-Star twice.

Drummond averaged 17.5 points and 13.5 rebounds in 25 games for Cleveland this season before being limited to just 11.9 points and 10.2 rebounds per game in Los Angeles.

The veteran will clearly be looking for a more cohesive role in his next location.

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