Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond is taking some time away from the Lakers game to work on his mental health. The staunch rebounder announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he would be deleting social media apps, changing his phone number, and handing over control of his social media accounts to his management due to mental health concerns. The player hoped that his fans could also find the courage to ask for help if they too were struggling with mental health.

Drummond's post was met with support from a host of present and former players, including Kevin Love and Danny Green. This announcement comes as the coach for the Chicago Bulls, Billy Donovan, expressed his support for the center, saying it was essential for the team to rally around their teammate.

The NBA team has not issued a timeline for Drummond's potential return to the game, although Donovan noted that the center might travel with the team to Charlotte for Friday's game against the Hornets. With Drummond out, the Chicago Bulls had to readjust and make critical changes in the lineup to win. This announcement by the Bulls' center is a testament to the rising tide of athletes being more open about their mental health journeys, and it underscores the importance of mental health care in sports.