Los Angeles Clippers: 5 best destinations for DeAndre Jordan

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3. Boston Celtics

For all the success the Boston Celtics have been able to amass over the past few seasons, one glaring weakness still remains: their interior.

Starting Al Horford at center definitely comes with its perks. A capable ball-handler and passer, Horford gives the Celtics a facilitator to pair with Kyrie Irving, and at 42.9 percent from deep, he gives them more room to operate on the court. Shooting and passing aren’t normal strengths from a center, but it’s ones that Horford brings to the table.

Yet with every strength comes a set of weaknesses.

At only 6’10” with a 7’0″ wingspan, Horford isn’t as tall or as long as some of his big man counterparts, leaving the Celtics susceptible to shots at the rim as well as a disadvantage on the glass.

Enter DeAndre Jordan.

A  two-time rebounding champ, Jordan’s athleticism allows him to sky for rebounds against any and all opponents, while that same athleticism makes him one of the most feared rim protectors in the league.

Bringing in Jordan might require a retooling of the roster, and he might sacrifice some of the spacing that helps make the Celtics so dangerous, but if the C’s want to turn their weaknesses into strengths, Jordan is the man for the job.