DeAndre Jordan

Hyland DeAndre Jordan Jr., born on July 21, 1988, is a prominent American professional basketball player currently showcasing his talents with the New Orleans Pelicans in the National Basketball Association (NBA). His journey began at Texas A&M, where he played one season of college basketball before making the leap to the professional arena.

In the 2008 NBA draft, Jordan was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers as the thirty-fifth overall pick in the second round. Over the course of ten seasons with the Clippers, he established himself as a formidable force on the court. In July 2018, he transitioned to the Dallas Mavericks, followed by a trade to the New York Knicks in January 2019. His career continued to evolve as he joined the Brooklyn Nets later that year, and after a brief stint with the Detroit Pistons in September 2021, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jordan's time with the Lakers was short-lived, as he was waived in March 2022, leading him to the Philadelphia 76ers. In July 2022, he signed with the Denver Nuggets, where he achieved a significant milestone by winning his first championship in 2023. Throughout his career, Jordan has been recognized as a three-time All-NBA player and a two-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team, showcasing his defensive prowess and rebounding skills.

In addition to his impressive individual accolades, including leading the NBA in rebounding on two occasions, Jordan was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in 2017. As of 2025, he holds the NBA record for the highest career regular season and postseason field goal percentage, at sixty-seven point four percent and sixty-seven percent, respectively. Notably, he is the franchise leader for the Clippers in games played, rebounds, and blocks, and he also contributed to the U.S. Olympic team, winning a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.