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The evolution of Clippers center DeAndre Jordan is ongoing — and whatever the final result is, the responsibility is in his hands.
Even Jordan recognizes that.
“Do any other basketball players stop growing as a person and as a player when they’re 24?” Jordan asked. “So, yes, I’m still growing and evolving — as a player and as a young man.”
As the starting center for the Clippers, there are high expectations for Jordan to be productive and mature on the court. And that has been a constant battle.
The yin and yang of Jordan’s play is evident — in his last two games.
On Monday, the Clippers lost to Indiana, 109-106, and Jordan was thoroughly outplayed by Pacers center Roy Hibbert (26 points and 10 rebounds). Midway through the third quarter, Jordan was benched and he didn’t return. His final stats: no points, five rebounds, in 16 minutes.
— Reported by Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times
