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Los Angeles Clippers: Top 10 NBA Draft picks of all time

By Maxwell Ogden

BUFFALO, NY - 1975: Bob MaAdoo #11 of the Buffalo Braves receives the 1975 NBA's Most Valuable Player Award also known as the Podoloff Award during a game played in 1975 at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. Copyright 1975 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - 1975: Bob MaAdoo #11 of the Buffalo Braves receives the 1975 NBA's Most Valuable Player Award also known as the Podoloff Award during a game played in 1975 at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. Copyright 1975 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 18: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the LA Clippers dunks from a Raymond Felton #2 pass as Jeff Withey #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the first half in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 18: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the LA Clippers dunks from a Raymond Felton #2 pass as Jeff Withey #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the first half in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

3. DeAndre Jordan

Drafted: Round 2, Pick 35 (2008)
Tenure: 2008 to Present
Position: Center
Career Slash Line: .677/.091/.430
Career Averages: 27.7 MPG, 9.1 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 3.1 ORPG, 1.8 BPG
Accolades: 2016 All-NBA First Team, 2x All-NBA Third Team, 2x All-Defensive First Team, 2017 NBA All-Star, 2x Rebounding Leader

DeAndre Jordan is a polarizing player, but that doesn’t make him any less deserving of a spot on this list. He’s one of the most accomplished players in franchise history, as well as a key contributor to the most successful era in franchise history.

Thus, while some may believe that Jordan shouldn’t be ranked as high as he is, few draft picks have provided as much bang for the buck as Los Angeles’ most decorated second-round steal.

Jordan is already a three-time All-NBA honoree and has a pair of All-Defensive First Team selections on his resume. He was also an All-Star in 2017, and has led the NBA in rebounds per game in two separate seasons.

Between 2013-14 and 2016-17, when Jordan’s playing time drastically increased, he averaged 11.8 points, 14.0 rebounds, 4.0 offensive boards, and 2.2 blocks per game.

Over the course of those four postseason appearances, Jordan elevated his game. He averaged 12.2 points, 13.7 rebounds, 3.7 offensive rebounds, 2.2 blocks, and 1.0 steal on 70.4 percent shooting from the field—remarkable production.

Jordan has his shortcomings in terms of offensive fundamentals and erratic free throw shooting, but he’s earned his place as one of the best draft picks in franchise history.

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