“Andre Drummond saves his 2-year old son from drowning”: Former Lakers center shows great dad instincts to jump in a pool and rescue Deon Drummond

Arjun Julka | 13/08/2021
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Andre Drummond posts a heart-thumping video of his toddler falling into the swimming pool, causing a state of panic.

Drummond was recently seen playing the perfect superhero dad saving his 2-year old son from drowning. The 28-year old’s surveillance camera had a petrifying incident captured, which fortunately didn’t get worse.

The video captioned, “A parent’s worst nightmare.” It shows a 2-year old Deon sitting at the edge of the pool, with adults around him. However, the toddler suddenly decides to step into the water and creates a state of panic.

In the next instance, Drummond is seen sprinting into the pool, and in no time, has his son out of the water. The 76ers star standing at 6-feet 10 inches, weighing 279 lb, exhibits superhero skills, causing a huge sigh of relief around his surroundings.

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The traumatic experience could have had a lifelong impact on the toddler. However, the 2-year old is seen smiling as he comes out of the water.

Andre Drummond saves his 2-year old son from drowning

“Not all heroes wear capes. A parent’s worst nightmare ….. Feat my son and I. No one was harmed in this video.” wrote the 2x All-Star.

The above incident could serve as a learning lesson to countless parents, as leaving a toddler unattended for even a second can lead to a fatal tragedy.

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On the professional front, Drummond recently signed with the Philadelphia 76ers as a back-up to Joel Embiid. Though the Big Penguin’s stint with the Lakers didn’t go as planned, things seem positive with the 4x rebounding leader taking his talents to Philadelphia.

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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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