Andre Drummond announced via his Twitter account that he is stepping away from social media. The Chicago Bulls star tweeted that he is "Deleting all my social apps my Management will take over," Drummond also mentioned in the tweet that he would be "changing his number." Drummond isn't the first, nor will he be, the last athlete to come out and admit to struggling with mental health issues. Golden State Warriors star, Klay Thompson, has opened up about his past mental health issues as well as Ben Simmons, who talked about his mental health just last year.
Drummond is in his first year in Chicago and with his sixth team in his career. The former Uconn Huskies star has spent time with Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn. Drummond has appeared in 62 games this season with the Bulls, coming off the bench. This season, Drummond is averaging 6 points and 6 rebounds a game. Both of those numbers are well below his career average, which sits at 13 points and nearly 13 rebounds per game.
Andre Drummond Takes A Step Back
Drummond is in his eleventh season in the NBA, which is taxing physically just as much as it could be mentally. He last appeared in a game for Chicago just two nights ago, when the Bulls met the Los Angeles Clippers. In that game, Drummond played a little over 14 minutes, gathering 11 points and 8 rebounds on the night. Supporters of Drummond quickly flocked to Twitter to reach out and let him know that they supported his decision. Drummond is being praised for his announcement, and rightly so. Mental health is a serious priority.
Drummond's announcement that he is stepping away from social media to focus on his mental health is a gentle reminder to all of us. It is okay to reach out for help. It also reminds us that we all may be going through something that people may not even realize. In a world that may seem dark at times, being kind can go a long way. Andre Drummond has taken a great first step toward his mental health. Stick with us here at HNHH for the latest news in the sports world. In the comment section below, let us know your thoughts on mental health affecting professional athletes.