DeAndre Jordan

Hyland DeAndre Jordan Jr., born July 21, 1988, in Houston, Texas, is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans. After one season at Texas A&M, he entered the 2008 NBA draft and was selected 35th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers. Known for his rim-running and shot-blocking, he was a three-time All-NBA selection and two-time All-Defensive Team member, leading the league in rebounding twice. In 2017, he earned his first All-Star nod. Jordan later played for the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Denver Nuggets, winning an NBA championship with the Nuggets in 2023. He also won a gold medal with the 2016 U.S. Olympic team. Across his 17-season career, he has appeared in over 1,000 regular-season games and 120 playoff contests. Jordan is known for his high-energy style and remains a valuable veteran presence in the league.[edit]

Jordan grew up in Houston, Texas, the son of Hyland Jordan, a professional saxophonist who played for The Isley Brothers and Luther Vandross, and Kim Jordan. He has an older sister, Krystal. When he was a child, his family moved to New Orleans, but after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city in 2005, they relocated back to Houston. Jordan attended Episcopal Collegiate School in Alexandria, Louisiana, before transferring to Christian Life Center Academy in Humble, Texas for his senior year. He was a five-star recruit and the No. 2 center in the 2007 class according to Rivals.com. He played one season at Texas A&M under coach Billy Gillispie, averaging 7.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 61.7% from the field. The Aggies went 25–11 and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament. After his freshman year, Jordan declared for the NBA draft, where he was projected as a late first-round pick but slipped to the second round, selected 35th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers.[edit]

Jordan spent his first ten seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, becoming a cornerstone of the "Lob City" era alongside Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. He led the league in rebounding in 2013–14 (13.6 rpg) and 2014–15 (15.0 rpg), and led the league in field goal percentage for four straight seasons starting in 2014–15. He earned All-NBA Third Team honors in 2015 and 2017, All-NBA First Team in 2016, and All-Defensive First Team in 2015 and 2016. In 2017, he was selected to his only NBA All-Star Game. In July 2015, Jordan famously reneged on a verbal agreement to sign with the Dallas Mavericks after a dramatic intervention by Clippers teammates and coach Doc Rivers at his Houston home, re-signing on a four-year, $87.6 million deal. He left the Clippers in 2018, signing a one-year contract with the Mavericks. Over the next several seasons, he played for the Knicks, Nets, Pistons, Lakers, and 76ers before signing with the Denver Nuggets in 2022. With the Nuggets, he won his first NBA championship in 2023, providing veteran depth off the bench. In July 2024, he signed a one-year veteran minimum contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. Internationally, he won a gold medal with the 2016 U.S. Olympic team in Rio de Janeiro. Jordan holds the Clippers franchise records for most games played (750), rebounds (7,988), and blocks (1,277). He was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated's February 25, 2013 issue with the headline "Lob City: The NBA's Most Exciting Show" alongside Paul and Griffin, and on ESPN The Magazine in 2015 during his free agency saga.[edit]

Jordan's public image is that of a dominant, high-energy center known for his defense, rebounding, and alley-oop dunks. He was a central figure in the "Lob City" era, one of the most exciting and popular teams in the NBA. Media portrays him as a fun-loving, laid-back personality off the court but a fierce competitor on it. He does not have a widely recognized official fandom name. His social media voice is generally positive, focusing on basketball, family, and his faith. He has been praised by Pelicans coach Willie Green for his professionalism and mentorship of younger players.[edit]

DeAndre Jordan's global footprint is that of a recognizable NBA veteran, known to basketball fans worldwide for his role in the Lob City era and his championship with the Denver Nuggets. As of August 2026, iFANN's Global Fame Engine has evaluated him, but he does not currently hold a placement in the published rankings, either globally or within any Top-100 scope list. This means he is not among the world's 1,000 most famous people, nor does he appear in any specific Top-100 category. His fame is substantial within basketball circles but not at the level of a global superstar.

Jordan's fanbase does not have a formal name. Unlike the organized fandoms of some stars, his supporters are dispersed across the teams he has played for, with the most passionate following emerging during his Clippers days, when fans rallied around the 'Lob City' identity rather than a Jordan-specific moniker. His social media presence, particularly on Instagram where he has over a million followers, shows a positive, personal engagement with fans, and he has been known to respond directly to criticism, as seen in July 2026 when he replied to a fan's critique of his Pelicans contract. However, there are no documented fan campaigns or coordinated projects, reflecting his role as a respected veteran and mentor rather than a figure with a massive, organized fanbase.[edit]

DeAndre Jordan was named after his father, a saxophonist for The Isley Brothers and Luther Vandross. He is a licensed pilot and wore the number 6 jersey for most of his career, but switched to 9 with the Lakers and 91 with the Pelicans. A second-round pick (35th overall) who became a franchise icon and All-Star, he is a rare success story for late picks. Known for his poor free-throw shooting, he sparked the 'Hack-a-DeAndre' strategy, and he holds the NBA record for highest career field goal percentage (minimum 2,000 attempts) at 67.4% in the regular season and 67.0% in the playoffs. He stands 6'11" with a 7'6" wingspan and has over 1.1 million Instagram followers and 900,000 on X.

One of the most dramatic moments of his career came in 2015 when he verbally agreed to sign with the Dallas Mavericks, only to be persuaded to stay with the Clippers after a reported intervention by teammates and coaches at his Houston home. That saga remains a cautionary tale in NBA free agency lore. Another iconic moment was his game-winning alley-oop dunk with 0.3 seconds left against the Lakers in 2013, a play that symbolized the Clippers' rise and effectively ended the Lakers' playoff hopes that season. In 2023, he won an NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets, and in 2026, he was named the NBA's Teammate of the Year, reflecting his mentorship and selfless play.[edit]

Jordan's father, Hyland Sr., was a professional saxophonist who played for The Isley Brothers and Luther Vandross. His mother, Kim Jordan, raised him and his older sister, Krystal. The family moved from Houston to New Orleans when Jordan was a child but returned after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Jordan has one daughter, born in 2013, with an ex-girlfriend whose identity has not been publicly disclosed. He owns a home in the Houston area.[edit]

Jordan played alongside Chris Paul and Blake Griffin during the 'Lob City' era with the Clippers. He was coached by Doc Rivers in Los Angeles. He later reunited with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the Brooklyn Nets. In Denver, he was teammates with Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray.[edit]

Jordan has been linked to several public figures. He dated Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard from 2013 to 2014. In 2015, tabloids rumored a brief involvement with actress Shailene Woodley and model Kendall Jenner, but neither was confirmed. Jordan has one daughter, born in 2013, with an ex-girlfriend whose identity has not been publicly disclosed. As of 2026, Jordan is reportedly single.[edit]

As of 2026, iFANN's editorial analysis estimates DeAndre Jordan's net worth at $100 million. The majority of his wealth stems from his NBA salary, which has totaled over $170 million across his 17-plus season career. His largest contract was a four-year, $87.6 million deal with the Clippers in 2015, and he also signed a four-year, $40 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets in 2019. Endorsement deals with Nike and other basketball-related brands have added to his income. Jordan has also made investments in technology and real estate, though specific details are not public. He owns a home in the Houston area.[edit]

Jordan won an NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023 and an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2016. He was an NBA All-Star in 2017 and earned All-NBA First Team honors in 2016, along with two All-NBA Third Team selections. He was named to the All-Defensive First Team twice and led the league in rebounding twice and field goal percentage four times.[edit]