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Los Angeles Clippers: Draft Prospect – Jordan Adams

By Adam McGee

Feb 8, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Jordan Adams (3) celebrates during the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Galen Center. UCLA defeated USC 83-73. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Jordan Adams (3) celebrates during the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Galen Center. UCLA defeated USC 83-73. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Rebounding

Mar 23, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks forward Tanner Clayton (left) battles for a rebound with UCLA Bruins forward/center Tony Parker (middle) and guard Jordan Adams (right) in the first half of a men
Mar 23, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks forward Tanner Clayton (left) battles for a rebound with UCLA Bruins forward/center Tony Parker (middle) and guard Jordan Adams (right) in the first half of a men /

Adams’ size and length also make him a strong rebounding two guard, which is a really valuable asset in the NBA. Adams doesn’t just tidy up defensively, but displays energy on the offensive end to try and grab boards there too.

In just over 30 minutes per game for UCLA last season, Adams averaged 5.3 rebounds per game. For any NBA team, adding a guard that can be a strong and regular rebounder is always a positive, and I’d expect it to stand to Adams in the draft.

The fact that it’s not only work on the defensive boards, which could potentially be uncontested, but that Adams crashes the offensive glass too is very intriguing. Of Adams’ 5.3 rebounds, just under two of those were on the offensive end. Whether it’s his own shot or a teammate’s Adams does a great job of tidying up on offense.

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