A decade ago, DeAndre Jordan was known for his association with the LA Clippers. The team that created an impressive brand of basketball. Ever heard of the Lob City Clippers? The perfect trio of Jordan, Chris Paul, and Blake Griffin electrified the court with their high-flying style of play. Years down the lane, the trio parted ways. Now, the 6 ’11 big man has taken a spot in the Denver Nuggets franchise. 

Despite the popularity he had garnered in the early 2010s, the big man isn’t found under the radar at the Mile-High City. Well, there’s a reason behind it. The Serbian baller Nikola Jokic has taken over the #5 position, quite literally. When the game slowly was dominated by the guards, Joker pulled it back with his 3 MVPs and looks poised to win his 4th this season. 

Amid this brilliance, DeAndre Jordan barely spent time on the court. Well, he is also in the last stage of his illustrious career and Michael Malone doesn’t burden him with overload. Nevertheless, he had his limelight on Sunday night, taking on the Rockets. Jordan made his third start of the season in Jokic’s absence and surprised everyone with a double-double (11 pts and 15 rbs). The performance also included an alley-oop dunk, taking everyone to the past. With that, let’s take a brief detour and learn more about the 36-year-old.

Where is DeAndre Jordan from? What’s the Nuggets star’s nationality?

DeAndre Jordan is an American born in Houston, Texas on July 21st, 1988. There isn’t much information available about his parents and he has African-American roots. Ironically, the big man recorded his first double-double as a starter this season against the Rockets. After drawing into the ball game at a very early age, Jordan quickly made a mark in his high school stint. He went to Episcopal High School and averaged 15.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks in his sophomore year. 

Most importantly, he continued to double it down in his junior year, scoring an average of d 16.5 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 7.0 blocks. Amid his commendable performance, the big boy was transferred to Christian Life Center Academy. This is where Jordan showed the world what he was capable of, averaging 26.1 points, 15.2 rebounds, and 8.1 blocks per game. Moreover, he also went on to score his career-high 37 points and set the record for most blocks in a game with 20 blocks. 

Finishing high school, Jordan turned into a hot prospect in the country, becoming the #1 prep player in Texas and the #8 overall prospect in the country. Without a doubt, college offers flooded in. Let’s find out which college he opted for.

Which college did DeAndre Jordan attend?

Amid his hot senior year performance at Christian Life Center Academy, the rising star received offers from Florida, Florida State, Indiana, Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, Kentucky, and several others. And finally, Jordan zeroed in on Texas A&M. Playing for the Aggies, the big man decided to commit himself to the team.

It did what was expected from him, destroy the bucket with his lob downs. He averaged 7.9 ppg and 6.0 rbs with field goals of 61.7 %. However, he was poor at the FT line, shooting with a 43.7%. With these efforts, he ultimately made it to the Big-12 All-Rookies first team. And that’s it. He called it a day and declared for the NBA Draft in 2008. The Clippers selected him in the second round, with the 35th overall pick. Then the rest is history.

Is DeAndre Jordan religious?

Yes, DeAndre Jordan is a devoted Christian. Speaking of his belief, he once said, “I know my relationship with Christ, and I know what he has done for me, and that is what I live on.“ Moreover, a tragic incident in his life made him even more religious. A few seasons into his career, Jordan lost his close friend Tobi Oyedeji in a car accident. 

This incident impacted the former Clippers star’s life, as he said, “Losing Tobi changed me. It reminded me how fragile life can be.” Moreover, he has also openly spoken about his faith in the media. Once in a blog post for The Cauldron, he said, “I trust in God’s plan. He knows what’s best for me.” Above all, he has tattooed Christian symbols on his body. ( Matthew 5:4–5 on his chest, a Christian cross on his left arm) 

One of the tattoos on his right arm included the serenity prayer that read, “I thank God for the gift that he has given me. I will honor, sacrifice, and dedicate myself to my talent. I know where I have come from but I know where I am going.“ These are enough to prove that Jordan was a god-fearing man. Anyway, with his career coming to an end in a few years down the lane, will he end it with another ring? Let us know in the comments.