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LeBron James dubs Andre Drummond with hilarious new nickname after big Game 2

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Justin Benjamin

Los Angeles Lakers big man Andre Drummond earned a new nickname from four-time MVP LeBron James following his strong performance on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns.

Drummond, 27, joined the Lakers midway through the regular season following a split with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

On Tuesday, the Lakers tied their first-round series with the Suns at 1-1. They beat the Western Conference’s No. 2 team by a score of 109-102.

The Lakers were led by James, who put up 23 points, nine assists and four rebounds in 39 minutes. Veteran Anthony Davis poured in 34 points, 10 boards and seven assists on Tuesday

In addition, Drummond collected 15 points and 12 boards in 24 serviceable minutes. The win marked the first postseason win of Drummond’s career.

The Lakers take on the Phoenix Suns for Game 3 in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Justin Benjamin

Justin’s enormous respect for LeBron James has ignited him to write for the King and Lakers. His all-around analysis and heart for the game has made him a stellar NBA writer and proud staff writer for Lakers Daily.

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