Childs2Dudley wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:I think after this year it is either Kaman or Jordan. My guess is the Clippers stick with Kaman. It will be interesting how the rest of the season goes. Kaman is just out of a walking boot.

They will trade Kaman. He is injured often and not getting any younger.

Too bad he's on the hook for big money next year...If he was an expiring or if that contract was a little more favorable, I would've traded for him while he was hurt a couple of weeks ago, nursed him back and then I would've had my big guy next to Amar'e..Oh well..

Career 60% + from the field (mainly dunks I'm guessing) which he's maintained with increased minutes. Averaging 27 minutes per game in 12 games this month with Kaman out.

One red flag is that he appears to be super turnover prone still. He's 13th in the NBA in turnover ratio. ( the percentage of a player's possessions that end in a turnover)

31st in rebounding rate though (the percentage of missed shots that a player rebounds.) above guys like Pau, Boozer, DLee

Here's his draft express report (drafted in 2008)
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/DeAndre-Jordan-1072/

Las Vegas Summer League Day Six
July 17, 2008
Jordan had another solid showing today, particularly on the defensive end. With his athleticism and amazing standing reach, Jordan seems to have improved defensively since the start of the summer league. He blocked 5 shots today, and has started reacting more quickly with his help-side rotations. The big still appears to be quite raw on the offensive end of the floor, but has good enough hands to be a target for an easy dish from a penetrating guard. He has been working to develop a hook shot as well, but it will be a while before this shot translates to the NBA. Jordan may never develop into the star that many people pegged him as, but the rookie looks to have a very promising career as a rotation big at the least.

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/DeAndre-Jordan-1072/#ixzz18x4fzdyM
http://www.draftexpress.com

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nyk4ever wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:

martin wrote:What's this dude's game?

How are his hands?

Smart? Can learn a system?

Shot outside of 5 feet?

He's a very athletic 6-11 foot 260 pound guy who plays a pure 5. I would say a poor mans Dwight Howard would be a comparison and working hard to improve that.

good comparison with howard - he has a very similar physique. the rebounding and defense is there but his offense is much more behind the pace that howard was at, at similar age. i think jordan can become a very good 5.. he just needs time, we should definitely be looking to pick him up.

Can we get Hakeem to coach him too? Did wonders for Howards game this season.

martin wrote:What's this dude's game?

How are his hands?

Smart? Can learn a system?

Shot outside of 5 feet?

absolutely not... LOL

People that saw Jerome play for Tulsa and are also familiar with DeAndre Jordan with the Clippers: compare both as is..Who would you rather have if the roster took shape next summer in such a way that there was only enough room for one of the two?

Paladin55 wrote:

Finestrg wrote:Compare DeAndre Jordan to Jerome Jordan, our center we have stashed away in Serbia. JJ may not have the amount of sheer athleticism and brute force this guy has but he's no sloutch himself athletically and might have more refined offensive skills, even at this stage. JJ's a good 1" or 2 taller as well...See this is where a GM can't afford a misstep in the NBA -- this guy might wind up commanding MLE type money, maybe more...Do we give him that or use those funds for something else and sign and develop JJ instead next year? Tough decision..Could always have both but if J. Jordan's a player at the NBA level, DeAndre would be redundant a little no??? Maybe not -- you can never have enough size I suppose..

People that saw Jerome play for Tulsa and are also familiar with DeAndre Jordan with the Clippers: compare both as is..Who would you rather have if the roster took shape next summer in such a way that there was only enough room for one of the two?

Glad he went the Euroleague route. Best thing for his game and his on court toughness, IMO.

Has anyone heard whether or not he is in our plans for next year?

And for that matter, has anyone actually seen him play this year and compared his play in Europe to how he played in the SL?

Just wondering.

all his stats:

http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=SRB&PlayerID=105287

Finestrg wrote:Compare DeAndre Jordan to Jerome Jordan, our center we have stashed away in Serbia. JJ may not have the amount of sheer athleticism and brute force this guy has but he's no sloutch himself athletically and might have more refined offensive skills, even at this stage. JJ's a good 1" or 2 taller as well...See this is where a GM can't afford a misstep in the NBA -- this guy might wind up commanding MLE type money, maybe more...Do we give him that or use those funds for something else and sign and develop JJ instead next year? Tough decision..Could always have both but if J. Jordan's a player at the NBA level, DeAndre would be redundant a little no??? Maybe not -- you can never have enough size I suppose..

People that saw Jerome play for Tulsa and are also familiar with DeAndre Jordan with the Clippers: compare both as is..Who would you rather have if the roster took shape next summer in such a way that there was only enough room for one of the two?

I think it is difficult comparing an nBA player to a non NBA player. Last night DJordan had 14 points 13 rebounds 3 blocks 2 steals in the NBA. I know that D Jordan is leading the NBA in FG% and is now poised to take on more minutes--lets see what eh does over the next 50 games. Thats whats nice about FA--we can take a nice look.

BRIGGS wrote:

Finestrg wrote:Compare DeAndre Jordan to Jerome Jordan, our center we have stashed away in Serbia. JJ may not have the amount of sheer athleticism and brute force this guy has but he's no sloutch himself athletically and might have more refined offensive skills, even at this stage. JJ's a good 1" or 2 taller as well...See this is where a GM can't afford a misstep in the NBA -- this guy might wind up commanding MLE type money, maybe more...Do we give him that or use those funds for something else and sign and develop JJ instead next year? Tough decision..Could always have both but if J. Jordan's a player at the NBA level, DeAndre would be redundant a little no??? Maybe not -- you can never have enough size I suppose..

People that saw Jerome play for Tulsa and are also familiar with DeAndre Jordan with the Clippers: compare both as is..Who would you rather have if the roster took shape next summer in such a way that there was only enough room for one of the two?

I think it is difficult comparing an nBA player to a non NBA player. Last night DJordan had 14 points 13 rebounds 3 blocks 2 steals in the NBA. I know that D Jordan is leading the NBA in FG% and is now poised to take on more minutes--lets see what eh does over the next 50 games. Thats whats nice about FA--we can take a nice look.

Is he really a free agent next year? He s a second round pick coming off of a 3 year contract. Is he also protected by the Arenas rule sort of like how Fields will be? The Clippers might be trying to trade Barron Davis to free up cap space (doubt there are any takers, but...) as they are over 50 mill next year and probably want to resign him.