Andre Drummond Will Be Out For The Next Few Weeks

Feb 4, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (1) shoots a free throw during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

According to a tweet from the Detroit Pistons official Twitter account, Pistons rookie center Andre Drummond will be out 4-6 weeks with a back injury.

UPDATE: Andre Drummond will be out approximately 4-6 weeks due to a stress fracture of the fifth lumbar vertebra. #Pistons

— Detroit Pistons (@detroitpistons) February 8, 2013

This will really hurt the Pistons chances of making the playoffs. Drummond’s energy, rebounding, and shot blocking ability will be missed when the Pistons do try to make a potential playoff push in the next coming weeks.

I can also speak for Piston fans when I say that not seeing Drummond in the BBVA Rising Stars game during All-Star weekend will be a huge disappointment to the game and the fans around the world watching.