Chicago Bulls backup center Andre Drummond stole the show Tuesday night, dropping a historic double-double of 24 points and 25 rebounds in a 118-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Drummond stepped into the starting lineup in place of the injured Nikola Vucevic, and his performance was worthy of MVP chants.

Draymond's dominant performance:

EFFICIENT SHOOTING: Drummond excelled on both ends of the court, shooting 84.6 percent (11-of-13) from the field.
OUTSTANDING REBOUNDING: He grabbed an impressive 25 rebounds, including 10 offensive rebounds, giving the Bulls second chances and controlling the paint.
OVERALL IMPACT: Drummond also contributed three steals, two caps and went 3-for-3 from the free throw line to complete his dominant night.
Making History:

It wasn't just a great game for Drummond, it was a historic one. His 24-25-3-2 stat line was the first time in Bulls history that a player put up that combination of numbers in a single game.

"My mindset is I'm not a replacement":

Despite serving primarily as a backup the past few years, Drummond has always maintained the mentality of a starter. He shared that attitude with Chicago sportswriter K.C. Johnson, saying, "My mentality is I'm not the backup." That mentality obviously fueled his amazing performance against the Hawks.

The coach was pleased with Drummond's effort:

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan was ecstatic with Drummond's effort, praising his work ethic and ability to step up in key moments. He said (via NBC Chicago), "He's fantastic. I'm personally really happy for him because he works hard for the team every day." Donovan also acknowledged that Drummond's talent may deserve more playing time, but that he will consistently be ready to play at a high level no matter what role he plays.

Drummond's journey and impact:

Drummond's play has shown a lot about his talent and potential. A two-time NBA All-Star and four-time rebounding champion, the 30-year-old big man played for Detroit, Cleveland, the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia and Brooklyn before Chicago. Although his playing time has been limited behind Vucevic, he continues to prove his worth whenever called upon.

Andre Drummond's historic night wasn't just about individual stats, it was about a player taking chances and leading his team to victory. His performance proved his hard work, dedication, and unwavering belief in himself, even as a bench player. With this win, the Bulls have renewed hope, and Drummond has certainly earned himself a larger role in the Bulls' future success.