“Then they started to play cards”: DeAndre Jordan going back to the Clippers
By Ian Levy
BAH GAWD KING! THAT’S THE CLIPPERS’ MUSIC!!!
In a shocking turn of events, Mark Cuban will once again strike out on a prized free-agent, as DeAndre Jordan has apparently decided to go back to the Clippers. Just a few days ago, Jordan reached an agreement with the Mavericks.
Free agent center DeAndre Jordan has informed Mavs owner Mark Cuban & coach Rick Carlisle he is coming to Dallas, sources told Yahoo Sports.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) July 3, 2015
This morning, however, the Clippers put on the full-court press (nailed it) to get Jordan to change his mind.
Doc Rivers has arrived in Houston and plans to meet with DeAndre Jordan before he can sign with Dallas, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 8, 2015
Sources: Clips responded to Jordan expressing doubt on decision. Griffin, Redick may be in Houston w/ Doc today. Dallas fortifying response.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 8, 2015
It turned into a marathon day, with crazy reports and tweets coming from everywhere and anywhere. But it appears that the Clippers’ strategy worked, because the latest rumors have Jordan returning to Lob City.
Yahoo Source: Clippers, DeAndre Jordan meeting was short. It was clear he was returning to them. Then they started to play cards.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 9, 2015
Jordan will without a doubt catch plenty of heat for backing out on Dallas, but signing a four-year agreement doesn’t make any sense if your heart isn’t in it.
How crazy is this league, though? It’s the middle of July, and the Association just brought us one of the most exciting sports days of the year. God bless the NBA.