DeAndre Jordan
The Clippers' all-time leader in games played, rebounds, and blocks, and a three-time All-NBA selection.
DeAndre Jordan is a defining figure in the Los Angeles Clippers' modern history. He was selected by the Clippers in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft with the 35th overall pick and spent ten seasons with the team. He is the Clippers' franchise leader in games played, rebounds, and blocks. Jordan is a three-time All-NBA and two-time NBA All-Defensive Team member, and has twice led the NBA in rebounding. In 2017, he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time.
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- Clippers All-Time Leader in Rebounds and Blocks
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Jordan's early years with the Clippers saw him pushed into the starting lineup on January 19, 2009, due to injuries, where he recorded 8 points, 6 blocks, and 10 rebounds. On January 21, 2009, he played 43 minutes and recorded a career-high 23 points, including 10 dunks—a feat only accomplished by Dwight Howard and Shaquille O'Neal over the previous 10 NBA seasons. After signing an offer sheet with the Golden State Warriors in December 2011, the Clippers matched the offer to keep him. For the 2011–12 season, he changed his jersey number from 9 to 6. During the 2012–13 season, he led the league in field-goal percentage, shooting 64.3%, and played all 82 games for the first time.
In Their Own Story
On November 4, 2015, with 13 rebounds against the Golden State Warriors, Jordan became the Clippers' all-time leader in total rebounds, surpassing Elton Brand (4,710) and finishing the game with 4,711 career rebounds. On January 24, 2018, in a 113–102 loss to the Boston Celtics, Jordan tied Randy Smith (715) for most games played in team history. Two days later, in a 109–100 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Jordan played his 716th game as a Clipper, surpassing Smith's record. On February 14, 2018, Jordan scored a career-high 30 points to go with 13 rebounds and four steals in a 129–119 win over the Celtics.
Reader's Guide
Jordan's tenure with the Clippers is marked by his defensive and rebounding dominance. He led the NBA in rebounding for the 2013–14 season with 13.6 rebounds per game. On May 21, 2015, he was named to the All-NBA third team, becoming the fifth player in NBA history to average at least 10 points, 15 rebounds, one steal, and two blocks during the regular season—a feat last accomplished by Moses Malone in 1982–83. Despite verbally agreeing to sign with the Dallas Mavericks in July 2015, Jordan re-signed with the Clippers on a four-year, $88 million contract. On November 30, 2015, he recorded 18 points and a season-high 24 rebounds against the Portland Trail Blazers, but also missed 22 free throws (12-of-34) to tie Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record. He led the NBA in dunks for four consecutive years, between 2013-14 and 2016-17.
Did You Know?
- Jordan holds the NBA record for highest career regular season field goal percentage at 67.4% and postseason field goal percentage at 67.0% (as of 2025).
- He is the Clippers' franchise leader in games played (716), rebounds, and blocks.
- On January 21, 2009, Jordan recorded 10 dunks in a game, a feat only accomplished by Dwight Howard and Shaquille O'Neal in the previous 10 NBA seasons.
- On November 30, 2015, Jordan tied Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record by missing 22 free throws in a single game.
- Jordan led the NBA in dunks for four consecutive years, from 2013-14 through 2016-17.