One-time All-Star DeAndre Jordan currently plays as a back-up center for the Denver Nuggets. In his prime, Jordan was a three-time All-NBA and two-time NBA All-Defensive Team member. Additionally, he also led the league in rebounds twice, in 2014 and 2015.
A 15-year veteran, Jordan's basketball journey is a testament to resilience and adaptability. Between 2012 to 2018, Jordan was recognized as a traditional big man who excelled particularly as an outstanding post-defender and elite rebounder. While he lacked post moves and footwork on the offensive end, he compensated with an exceptional basketball IQ, particularly evident in his adept execution of screen-and-roll plays.
Notably, his partnership with Chris Paul during their time with the LA Clippers resulted in numerous alley-oop dunks and easy layups for Jordan. Highlighted by dunks and efficient finishing, Jordan always kept a high field goal percentage, and as of January 2024, DeAndre Jordan holds the NBA record for the highest career field goal percentage, at 67.5%.
While Jordan's prowess near the basket was undeniable, his achilles' heel was his notoriously poor free throw shooting. He once missed 22 free throws (12-of-34) in a single game which is the second-highest number of free throws missed in a single NBA game. Despite this glaring weakness, Jordan's overall impact on the court, particularly in the paint, often overshadowed his struggles at the charity stripe.
After his successful 10-year stint with the Los Angeles Clippers from 2008 to 2018, Jordan's career took a journeyman turn due to his fading athleticism. Since 2018, Jordan has made stops in Dallas, New York, Brooklyn, LA Lakers, and Philadelphia. In 2022, he received a contract from the Denver Nuggets, where he is playing back-up center for Nikola Jokic. Although he didn't feature prominently on the court during the Nuggets 2023 championship run, Jordan's veteran presence and leadership in the locker room played a pivotal role in the team's success.
DeAndre Jordan Salary
DeAndre Jordan will earn $3,196,448 for the 2023/2024 season.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2023/24 | Denver Nuggets | $3,196,448 |
How long is DeAndre Jordan’s contract?
DeAndre Jordan’s current contract is one year long. On July 30, 2023, he signed a one-year $3,196,448 fully-guaranteed veteran’s minimum contract with the Denver Nuggets.
What are the terms of DeAndre Jordan’s contract?
DeAndre Jordan is currently under a standard veteran’s minimum contract which will expire after the end of 2023/24 NBA season. He will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2023/24 NBA season.
What teams has DeAndre Jordan played for?
DeAndre Jordan has played for seven NBA teams as of January 2024 —
Los Angeles Clippers (2008 — 2018)
Dallas Mavericks (2018 — 2019)
New York Knicks (2018 — 2019)
Brooklyn Nets (2019 — 2021)
Los Angeles Lakers (2021 — 2022)
Philadelphia 76ers (2021 — 2022)
Denver Nuggets (2022 — Present)
How much is DeAndre Jordan paid FAQ's
A. DeAndre Jordan is 35 years old as of 2024. He was born in Houston, Texas.
A. DeAndre Jordan will earn $3.1 million in the 2023/24 NBA season with the Nuggets.
A. DeAndre Jordan plays for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA.
A. DeAndre Jordan’s height is 6 feet 11 inches and his weight is 120 kg (265 lbs).
A. DeAndre Jordan is averaging 4.7 points, 5 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 12.6 minutes per game for the Nuggets in the 2023/24 NBA season, as of January 2024.
