A longtime member of the infamous “Lob City Clippers,” DeAndre Jordan has played for two teams since leaving Los Angeles. His longtime friendship with Kevin Durant was long rumored to be a factor in free agency.
It proved true when both Durant and Irving took less money to help the Brooklyn Nets sign Jordan to a four-year deal worth $40 million; forming a new super team in the Eastern Conference.
Ahead of a season with high expectations, here’s a look at Jordan’s fit in Brooklyn and why he holds more value than just as a friend of superstars.