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Los Angeles Clippers: Best Draft Picks Of The Last 20 Years

By Adam McGee

May 1, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) talks to forward Blake Griffin (32) during the second quarter in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) talks to forward Blake Griffin (32) during the second quarter in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. DeAndre Jordan

May 13, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts to being called for a foul in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game five of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
May 13, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts to being called for a foul in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game five of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

You can say what you want about what’s missing from DeAndre Jordan’s game, but it’s impossible to argue about the value of his pick. After taking Gordon in the first round, the Clippers found a real steal taking Jordan with the 35th pick of the ’08 draft.

Although he was an incredibly raw prospect, and in many ways still is, Jordan has committed to developing and improving in L.A., and he has reaped the rewards. Last season, Jordan averaged a career high in points, as well as leading the league in both field goal percentage and rebounds.

Having now transformed into a defensive powerhouse and a double-double machine, Jordan is the perfect complement for the rest of the Clippers’ talent, and is one of the shrewdest picks in franchise history.

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