What Did DeAndre Jordan Get Himself Into?

  The seven-foot-tall all-star Center and rebounding specialist, DeAndre Jordan reached a deal with the Dallas Mavericks. Jordan, who was an unrestricted free agent, chose not to return to Los Angeles  and play with the Clippers, after spending his first seven years with the organization; Jordan was named to the 2014-15 All-NBA third-team, for the first time in his career, after averaging 11.5 points per game,  15 rebounds and 2.2 blocks. Stats via NBA.com

Jordan was drafted in 2008 in the second round by the Clippers.

DeAndre Jordan, 26, has yet to reach his prime and the past two seasons he's been a great rebounding and defensive threat, around the rim. It's been reported by several outlets that Jordan's decision not to return to the Clippers was mostly due to his relationship with all-pro guard, Chris Paul. Even during the NBA season it was said that Paul and Jordan didn't have the best relationship, off the court. According to a source close to the team, Jordan doesn't like to be "pushed" and likes to do things his own way, on his time. This would explain the issues, if there are truly issues, that Paul and Jordan have or had.

 It's no secret, Paul is the type of player to get in his teammates face's and will try his best to "fire them up", and in a sense "push" them to try and get the most out of them. That doesn't work for every player. But, in my opinion, that doesn't make Paul the "bad guy", nor should it be his fault for Jordan's departure. If you think about it, all of the GREAT players "push" their teammates. It's known that Michael Jordan was a guy that would get in your  face if you weren't performing well, Kobe Bryant has been talked about for his "tough love" with his teammates, Magic Johnson was this way. Paul "pushing" Jordan is natural. It shouldn't be blown up to make Paul look like a control freak. Honestly, it should have shown teams that Jordan isn't overly dedicated, he's simply a player who lets his natural ability take control. He may give you 99 percent, won't give 110.

With Jordan joining the Dallas Mavericks, after being one of the most sought after free agents, what does that mean for his expectations?  Well, he's going to an organization that is known for winning and they already have a pretty good team around him. Will Jordan be asked to play the Tyson Chandler role? or Will they expect him to give more offensively? We all know that Jordan can jump out of the gym, any given night. However, he's still a player with limited post moves, he doesn't have a mid-range shot, nor can he create his own shot. ...Oh yeah, he can't really shoot free throws well either...  Most of Jordan's points come from screens and designed plays that involve him dunking the ball. If the Mavericks just have expectations of him playing the Tyson Chandler role, he'll be fine. But, if they're expecting more offensively, they may have some regrets on the contract amount.

Contract details via Fox Sports.

DeAndre Jordan is a phenomenal athlete, obviously, and I believe that his decision to join the Mavericks was made in he and his families best interest - he'll be back in Texas, closer to his family and friends - and I'm sure that they [the Mavericks] believe that he can help get them back to another NBA finals.