Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond recently found himself at the center of a social media storm after ESPN’s SportsCenter account on X overlooked his significant rebounding achievement in a post celebrating WNBA star Angel Reese. The incident underscores the importance of accuracy in sports reporting, especially when it comes to honoring athletes’ historical accomplishments.
The controversy began when SportsCenter posted a graphic applauding Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky’s rookie standout, for her impressive rebounding streak. The graphic incorrectly stated that Reese and Ben Wallace, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, were the only two players in the last 50 years to record three consecutive games with 20 or more rebounds.
However, this claim omitted Andre Drummond, who achieved a similar feat during the 2019-20 NBA season. Drummond, a four-time NBA rebounding champion, pulled down 20 or more rebounds in four consecutive games, making his mark as one of the …