Especially, for a team like the Philadelphia 76ers who have a veteran-laden roster who have a lot of stars on the roster in the form of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. However, camp is also good for the rookies to get their first NBA experience and understand what it's gonna take to succeed at this level.

Andre Drummond is the Sixers' backup center of the present, but Adem Bona could be their backup center of the future.

Nassau, Bahamas - Not all that far removed from All-Star candidacy, Sixers reserve big man Andre Drummond is finding happiness in the humble work. "I take pride in it," Drummond told reporters of being a mentor for young bigs at the first day of training camp.

Philadelphia 76ers veteran big man Andre Drummond is back in the City of Brotherly Love mostly to be the best backup he can be to Joel Embiid, but he also has to be a mentor to the young guys such as Adem Bona.

It’s going to take more than the reality that he’s no longer an NBA starter to shake the unshakable Andre Drummond. Early into his return to the 76ers, it is clear that Drummond is not only confident in his ability as a rebounder but also wildly comfortable expressing it.