DeAndre Jordan Re-Signs With Los Angeles Clippers
- Updated: July 8, 2015
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According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com free agent center DeAndre Jordan has opted to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after a day of unprecedented events.
DeAndre has committed to return to the Clippers. He basically did yesterday. But they all gathered around at just now to make it official
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 9, 2015
Jordan became unsure if Dallas was really where he wanted to play the next four seasons and Shelburne reported that he felt pressure from agents to choose Dallas.
Clipper player who spoke to DJ, but was not at the mtg, said DJ felt his agent had pushed him to Dallas and he changed his mind over wknd
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 9, 2015
Shelburne also reported that Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, and Blake Griffin stayed at Jordan’s house until midnight to make sure he signed the deal.
CP3, Blake, Doc, Pierce all stayed at DJ’s house until midnight ET, when DJ finally put pen to paper to stay in LA.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 9, 2015
Sam Amick of USA Today reported some of the details of the contract.
DeAndre Jordan has signed a four-year, max deal with the Clippers, I’m told. Option after 3rd year. As if the Clippers RT left any doubt.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 9, 2015
With Jordan recommiting to the Clippers they look to be ready more than ever to take the step into the championship conversation.
Welcome home DeAndre Jordan you had us scared there for a second.
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