NBA Twitter trolls Lakers for signing another veteran player
By Mark Powell
The Lakers signed 33-year-old DeAndre Jordan after he was traded to the Pistons and subsequently waived, further adding to a roster of veterans.
Jordan can be a valuable asset off the bench, though he has many similarities to Dwight Howard and even Andrew Drummond, who recently left for the 76ers.
LeBron James and the Lakers are all-in on this season, and if that means adding just about every low-cost veteran on the open market who’s willing to take a discount for a championship, then so be it. It might be James’ last, best chance at a Title. You can bet he’s speaking with Rob Pelinka on a daily basis.
However, the Lakers’ average age is around 33 years old. As talented as they are, will a roster constructed of primarily veterans eventually run out of gas?
How old is DeAndre Jordan?
Jordan is 33 years old. He turned 33 in July.
Los Angeles Lakers banking on veteran talent
NBA Twitter had a field day with the Lakers’ most recent roster move — signing DeAndre Jordan.
when Pelinka sees a player who kicked ass in 2014 pic.twitter.com/x6QRLvJRs7
— I Think You Should League Pass (@nbaleave) August 3, 2021
Lakers with Andre Drummond vs Lakers with DeAndre Jordan pic.twitter.com/nwtZQ45Nli
— Mars (@marsjoint) September 3, 2021
The Lakers practicing this season pic.twitter.com/NSFHWzltLB
— RingerNBA (@ringernba) September 3, 2021
The Lakers going from Andre Drummond to Deandre Jordan pic.twitter.com/kEEagyJJuA
— Jeremiah (@Jeremiahhhh314) August 30, 2021
Lakers adding Rondo to the same locker room as Westbrook:pic.twitter.com/2IMnwlLtvr
— BGN Hoops (@BGNHoops) August 28, 2021
DeAndre Jordan, Dwight Howard, and AD vs the opposing team’s bigs 💀 pic.twitter.com/zvOTsc2i8h
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYooo) September 3, 2021
https://twitter.com/big_business_/status/1433894437348839425
Rob signing Deandre Jordan versus every other signing this off-season pic.twitter.com/RIqx6x6fqC
— 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙎𝙝𝙪𝙗𝙝 ⁶𓅓 (@OVOLakeShow) September 3, 2021
DeAndre Jordan must be an AMAZING friend. it’s the only explanation.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) January 14, 2021
There were many, many more.
Jordan is a depth signing at this point, nothing more. He will not make or break this roster, and surely has many connections in this league. He wants one more chance at a championship, and the Lakers might be his ticket.
dark. Next. Where will Rajon Rondo fit into the Lakers rotation?