DeAndre Jordan - My first, second, third, fourth and fifth priority

My first, second, third, fourth and fifth priority is definitely defense. I want to be everywhere and help everybody.

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Jordan, DeAndre. "Defensive Priorities." ESPN, ESPN Internet Ventures, 2015.

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About the Author

DeAndre Jordan

Born: July 21, 1988
Nationality: American
Profession: Athlete

Biography

Hyland DeAndre Jordan Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for Texas A&M University before being selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft with the 35th overall pick. Jordan is a three-time All-NBA and two-time NBA All-Defensive Team member, and has twice led the league in rebounding. In 2017, he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time. As of May 2020, Jordan holds the NBA record for best career field goal percentage at 67.20%.

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