Veteran Center DeAndre Jordan Makes Decision on NBA Future
Summary
DeAndre Jordan, a 37-year-old NBA center, has agreed to return to the New Orleans Pelicans for at least one more season, marking his 19th year as a professional player. Jordan has served as a veteran leader and played mainly off the bench last season with the Pelicans.Key Facts
- DeAndre Jordan is 37 years old and has played 18 seasons in the NBA.
- He agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans for the 2026-27 season.
- Jordan has likely signed a veteran minimum contract, as in previous seasons.
- Last season, he averaged 4.4 points and 6.3 rebounds in about 16.6 minutes per game.
- Jordan started his career with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2008 as a second-round draft pick.
- He was an NBA All-Star once, in the 2016-17 season.
- Jordan has played for several teams, including the Clippers, Mavericks, Knicks, Nets, Lakers, 76ers, Nuggets, and now the Pelicans.
- He won an NBA championship in 2023 as a backup center for the Denver Nuggets.
- Former Pelicans coach James Borrego praised Jordan’s leadership and mentoring role on the team.
- The Pelicans have a new head coach, Jamahl Mosley, starting in the 2026-27 season.
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