We, the undersigned, firmly believe that DeAndre Jordan should not be traded at the February 2018 Trade Deadline. Here's why:
- All-NBA Last 3 Seasons (First Team in 2015-'16)
- NBA All-Defensive 1st Team in 2014-'15 & 2015-'16
- In his 10-season career DeAndre has only missed five games due to an injury. As of February 1st 2018, DJ has appeared in 718 out of 767 Regular Season games - that's 94% of all possible games!
- DeAndre is the Clippers Franchise Leader in six different statistical categories: Games, Wins, Total Rebounds, Def. Rebounds, Off. Rebounds, Blocks.
- Jordan has played more games for the Clippers than Alonzo Mourning played for the Heat, Kevin Johnson played for the Suns and anybody has played for the Bucks, Magic and Nets.
- DeAndre Jordan increased his scoring average in each of his first 9 seasons.
“In my mind, DeAndre’s already the ultimate Clipper,” Ralph Lawler says, “because it’s been all done with the L.A. Clippers. Anytime you’ve done the most of anything for anyone, it’s significant. The non-stop tenure DeAndre has had in this market is truly remarkable.”
This is the one person, more than any other, who has the right to speak on the past of this team, Lawler having broadcast more than 3,000 Clippers games, a stretch that dates to the 1970s. So, if Ralph Lawler says Jordan becoming the All-Time Clipper means something, then it certainly does mean something.
This is especially true when recalling that Jordan was a second-round pick in 2008 and arrived as a project, one who played only one season at Texas A&M, averaging just 7.9 points.
Neil Olshey, then the team’s director of player personnel, called Jordan “a major upside guy,” although those taken before him included Joe Alexander, Donte Greene and J.R. Giddens.
Almost a decade later, no player from the ’08 draft has appeared in more NBA games than DeAndre Jordan, who has survived coaches Mike Dunleavy, Kim Hughes and Vinny Del Negro and 19-, 29- and 32-win seasons.
Also, DJ is more than just an asset. He’s an important part of the Clippers organization. A franchise player, if you will. Does he want to be a Clipper forever? Signs are pointing toward that.
On January 10, 2018 DeAndre was a guest star on the Short Story Long Story podcast, where he explained that he felt like he owes the Clippers his loyalty and he still has unfinished business with the team:
"I’ve been with this team that I got drafted by, for 10 years, and that’s been extremely awesome for me to be a part of. I wanna be able to finish something that we’ve started here. If I wanted to win a championship I want to win it with those guys, here, with the team that drafted me!" DeAndre says.
We are targeting this petition towards Lawrence Frank, Clippers Vice President of Basketball Operations, towards Steve Ballmer, Clippers Owner and also towards Jerry West, Clippers Special Consultant
Updates
February 5, 2018
The consistency DeAndre Jordan brings to the court remains unmatched in franchise history. I am continuing to monitor all trade rumors closely while advocating for the value of this long-term stability.
February 5, 2018
The momentum surrounding this petition confirms that the loyalty DeAndre Jordan has shown this franchise is deeply valued by the fanbase. It is clear that the community expects his tenure in Los Angeles to continue.
Reached 100 supporters
February 5, 2018
94 Comments
DeAndre Jordan is the BEST Defensive Player of the Clippers! This team NEEDS Him! #LetDeAndreStayInLA
DJ is a valuable asset, that helped keep the Clippers afloat when Blake was out injured. If you trade him you'll ruin a chance at a Playoff run and you'll destroy team chemistry.
dj been w the team since 08.. he’s been through it all with this team and deserves to stay.
Do not take DJ, from our team. He's loved and needed here in Los Angeles I want my boy to remain a Clippers till the very end. Do not trade him nor Luo Williams The purpose of running an organization is to attract the fans We love Williams and Jordan and you'll only make the die hard fans outraged for your selfish own gain
To the Mr. Steve Ballmer and Clippers management, Please don't trade DeAndre Jordan. He's our anchor in defense! Where would we be without his talent.
Shame DeAndre didn't stay around....
Let DeAndre Stay!!
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We, the undersigned, firmly believe that DeAndre Jordan should not be traded at the February 2018 Trade Deadline. Here's why:
- All-NBA Last 3 Seasons (First Team in 2015-'16)
- NBA All-Defensive 1st Team in 2014-'15 & 2015-'16
- In his 10-season career DeAndre has only missed five games due to an injury. As of February 1st 2018, DJ has appeared in 718 out of 767 Regular Season games - that's 94% of all possible games!
- DeAndre is the Clippers Franchise Leader in six different statistical categories: Games, Wins, Total Rebounds, Def. Rebounds, Off. Rebounds, Blocks.
- Jordan has played more games for the Clippers than Alonzo Mourning played for the Heat, Kevin Johnson played for the Suns and anybody has played for the Bucks, Magic and Nets.
- DeAndre Jordan increased his scoring average in each of his first 9 seasons.
“In my mind, DeAndre’s already the ultimate Clipper,” Ralph Lawler says, “because it’s been all done with the L.A. Clippers. Anytime you’ve done the most of anything for anyone, it’s significant. The non-stop tenure DeAndre has had in this market is truly remarkable.”
This is the one person, more than any other, who has the right to speak on the past of this team, Lawler having broadcast more than 3,000 Clippers games, a stretch that dates to the 1970s. So, if Ralph Lawler says Jordan becoming the All-Time Clipper means something, then it certainly does mean something.
This is especially true when recalling that Jordan was a second-round pick in 2008 and arrived as a project, one who played only one season at Texas A&M, averaging just 7.9 points.
Neil Olshey, then the team’s director of player personnel, called Jordan “a major upside guy,” although those taken before him included Joe Alexander, Donte Greene and J.R. Giddens.
Almost a decade later, no player from the ’08 draft has appeared in more NBA games than DeAndre Jordan, who has survived coaches Mike Dunleavy, Kim Hughes and Vinny Del Negro and 19-, 29- and 32-win seasons.
Also, DJ is more than just an asset. He’s an important part of the Clippers organization. A franchise player, if you will. Does he want to be a Clipper forever? Signs are pointing toward that.
On January 10, 2018 DeAndre was a guest star on the Short Story Long Story podcast, where he explained that he felt like he owes the Clippers his loyalty and he still has unfinished business with the team:
"I’ve been with this team that I got drafted by, for 10 years, and that’s been extremely awesome for me to be a part of. I wanna be able to finish something that we’ve started here. If I wanted to win a championship I want to win it with those guys, here, with the team that drafted me!" DeAndre says.
We are targeting this petition towards Lawrence Frank, Clippers Vice President of Basketball Operations, towards Steve Ballmer, Clippers Owner and also towards Jerry West, Clippers Special Consultant
Updates
February 5, 2018
The consistency DeAndre Jordan brings to the court remains unmatched in franchise history. I am continuing to monitor all trade rumors closely while advocating for the value of this long-term stability.
February 5, 2018
The momentum surrounding this petition confirms that the loyalty DeAndre Jordan has shown this franchise is deeply valued by the fanbase. It is clear that the community expects his tenure in Los Angeles to continue.
Reached 100 supporters
February 5, 2018
94 Comments
Getting rid of Blake was bad enough, a true bonehead move for this team. Don't compound your mistake by trading the BEST CENTER in the league!
DeAndre Jordan is the BEST Defensive Player of the Clippers! This team NEEDS Him! #LetDeAndreStayInLA
DJ is a valuable asset, that helped keep the Clippers afloat when Blake was out injured. If you trade him you'll ruin a chance at a Playoff run and you'll destroy team chemistry.
dj been w the team since 08.. he’s been through it all with this team and deserves to stay.
Do not take DJ, from our team. He's loved and needed here in Los Angeles I want my boy to remain a Clippers till the very end. Do not trade him nor Luo Williams The purpose of running an organization is to attract the fans We love Williams and Jordan and you'll only make the die hard fans outraged for your selfish own gain
To the Mr. Steve Ballmer and Clippers management, Please don't trade DeAndre Jordan. He's our anchor in defense! Where would we be without his talent.
Shame DeAndre didn't stay around....
Let DeAndre Stay!!
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Getting rid of Blake was bad enough, a true bonehead move for this team. Don't compound your mistake by trading the BEST CENTER in the league!