Why DeAndre is still on rosters these days
Funny how he was the only lob city player to win a championship
If only Blake had stuck around one more season with the Celtics as co-leader of the Bus 1 Boys.
Wasnt the whole team asking him to come back too?
As the biggest Blake fan as a child, he used to be an entitled asshole and kinda of a prick, but thats most guys that get rich early, but he managed to mature and grow out of it.
People talk about how he transformed his game in detroit (deserves all the props in the world), but he did just as big of a transformation as a person too and its just awesome to see.
Maybe the Kardashians were ruining him idk, but Im happy that he gets to do what he loves, media and comedy and seems like a happy guy. Mustve been hard to fight through all those injuries.
Also hella underrated player, people talk about PG having a top 3 MVP year, but none is saying anything about Blake also being third in MVP voting in 2014. Dude was awesome.
Prime Blake is on a very short list of players that were electric beyond what seemed possible.
Blake and DeAndre used to commit war crimes on rims.
Those clips of their dunks mashed up with Jim Ross commentary were peak memes
TV didn’t do that man justice. Watched him in Staples just make nba players look slow, weak and like they had no hops. It was wild.
He’s also a really good TV personality nowadays. I think he’ll have a long career in broadcasting.
I think he’s poised to take Chuck’s mantle as the funnyman analyst. Except, unlike Chuck, Blake can also provide actual basketball analysis.
It was a bummer that Detroit fans booed him when he returned to Detroit after being bought out. There was a lot of shit that was frustrating as a fan at that time, but none of it was Blake’s fault and he didn’t choose to be traded to Detroit. He was nothing short of a professional and a modal sportsman during his time in Detroit and gave us (imo) the best season of his career.
I think it was classless, I wouldn’t do it but they felt he was just cashing a paycheck while not giving effort at the end of his Detroit tenure. He went something like 15 months without a dunk and when he signed to the Nets he dunked in his debut with them.
Someone brought up my favorite player haha insane to see. Man watching him play in Detroit that year was ELECTRIC. Never missed a game
He had a spot if he wanted it.
he didnt want that swaggy p ring
Loved him in the pistons
Matt Barnes got a ring
With who? Toronto? Lakers?
2017 Warriors
Completely forgot he was on that team.
Played meaningful minutes in Game 5 of The Finals too when Jokic got into early foul trouble.
Dubs and Bron, a lot of doods were blocked out of winning a Chip. But things are a bit more open now, moving around to the right team might get them one
I don’t think that the clippers ever lost to the warriors in the playoffs.
Their best shot was 2014 and they lost to Houston (blew a 3-1 lead).
Great team who’d be contenders in any season but they were not guys who’d come back if you punched them in the face.
I don’t know what’s funny about that. Ha-Ha look at CP3 and Blake Griffin, such losers!
You’re right, people just wanna make the same dumb joke about a worse player winning a chip
I absolutely loved this guy here. He was such a great guy as a teammate and to the fans. We don’t win a championship without him. Full stop.
What happens if you guys win a ring this year …
Can’t. DeAndre Jordan isn’t there.
It has been prophesied
Wait no. Shutup.
They need me! They can’t win without me!
We give DJ a ring too.
Rules are rules.
Well then we will have, but I still think he left an indelible mark on the core of this team though which aside from MPJ are still here
I like Deandre but Denver definitely wins that ring without him lol
I don’t necessarily disagree, but it’s hilarious how completely you decided to miss the point.
We don’t win a championship without him. Full stop.
daddy chill
My brother in Christ they do win that year regardless lol
That’s Bruce Brown doing the Harrison Barnes early 3rd/defensive rotations in clutch time/utility man work in ‘23.
But he was a great teammate, no doubt. Glad he got his. And he actually played some legit defense and board work at a few points due to fouls/fatigue throughout, so it’s legit.
Beloved in Denver
He’s like James Jones on Miami and Cleveland
Um he was on the court to let teams know what happened in the previous 47 mins.
He’s pouring into those men when no one is watching. On the bus, in the hotel room, in dark hallways, in the post-game shower. I’ve never seen a vet pour so deeply.
Don’t even get me started on the pre-game shower. He is pouring into those guys so hard, so deeply.
Pouring everything he’s got into those supple, strong young men every chance he gets
Please keep goin
Ayyo
Dosunmu
Knew I’d find this in here somewhere. Didn’t think I’d have to scroll this far, but it was inevitable
Dear lord man this is a family website
LaMelo took this way too literally.
I feel like DJ is on at least year 5 of being past his shelf life but remaining on an NBA roster because he’s such a good hang. Love that guy
First team all vibes
Add Buddy Hield to that team.
What’s the all time veteran chill dudes roster I wonder.
DJ and Udonis have to be up there
Jared Dudley on the list
Dudley vs Simmons was one of the best playoff moments in the past decade
Feel like Garrett Temple’s gotta be up there
The Ringer did a whole article about players who have staying power in the league because they’re good dudes who vibe with everyone. Garett Temple was one of the players who featured heavily in the article: https://www.theringer.com/2026/04/10/nba/nba-role-players-locker-rooms-nice-guys-mike-conley
Jeff Green
Having Jeff, Ish, and DJ on the title team was really a holy trinity of unc energy that helped a ton.
Jeff Green. He came back here while we sucked and got another contract to sit at the end of the bench and vibe with the young guys. He was pretty washed by his first stint here and it’s been 6 years since.
I wasn’t tuned into the Nuggets locker room, but I’m assuming he was loved there as well.
The dude missed a season for heart surgery and is one of the most loved players by other players in the league. He has a job as long as he wants it.
nick collison
Elden Campbell
DeAndre Jordan just embodies the vibes of a Millennial
Maybe Channing Frye. The 2nd stint LeBron Cavs basically credit him with turning around the lockeroom chemistry when he got traded there.
He recently played 20-30 minutes in some NBA wins against not-tanking teams (Sixers, Warriros), and looked fine tbh.
Overall, Pelicans were outscored by 1 point when DJ played this season - that’s not such a discouraging sign for 2025-26 Pelicans.
After seeing those games, I’m almost surprised he never gets even a few minutes in a game. Doesn’t seem worse than some other NBA players that appear. The size and not being a young lost guy was kinda refreshing to see on NOP, and he seemed like he could be some plus on defense.
After seeing those games, I’m almost surprised he never gets even a few minutes in a game.
That’s why he’s so valuable and coveted across the league.
A normal center who still thinks he can hang with the youngbloods, is naturally going to want more minutes.
With DAJ, you don’t have to deal with no agent constantly hassling you about giving your player minutes.
He’s never gonna be sitting in the lockerroom with a mopy face, making passive aggressive jabs at a under-performing teammate. ^^^Cough ^^^DeMarcus ^^^Cousins.
Personality hire - and you need those!! Go DJ
Appreciated his 1 year mentoring Mitchell Robinson and hitting FTs
I met him when he was on the clippers. Happened to be at the same tattoo studio as me. He came with JJ redick, and when JJ was getting tatted, DJ popped into the room I was in. Asked me about what I’m getting, started showing me his tat collection, whole time just smiling and vibing. Seemed like a genuinely good dude, and super down to earth.
Udonis crawled so DJ could run
Go DJ
That’s my DJ
Clips fam…they don’t know
its ya birthday
We gon’ party like
it’s 1999
🎶We been spending most our lives
🎶Living in an Amish Paradise
Them young boys pourin’
Folks called me crazy when I said they be pourin
There should be a roster spot for veteran players that is separate from the 15 man roster.
That is called a coaching job
Don’t worry I’m sure DJ will get one of those soon
Eh there’s a difference though between being a player vs being a coach.
As a player you’re still one of the guys, you’re there in practice going through the motions with everyone else.
As a coach you’re their superior. The stuff they could’ve bitched to you about, or the day-to-day frustrations or talks with teammates suddenly becomes a bit more paranoid because now you’re part of the coaching staff/front office and who knows what info will make it back to them and what may get weaponized in practice.
but successful coaches are the ones that can manage the person just as much as the player. This isn’t a regular work relationship. The players have to love you just as much as they respect your authority to get good outcomes. DJ could be a coach because he’s a good people person and former player.
As a coach you’re their superior
I don’t know if we’re talking about the same league here. The only coach that I can think of that would have more sway than their star is Spoelstra. Every other team would choose their star over the coach 9⁄10 times (assuming they have a star, Ja is the rare example of player losing that battle but that was more his poor attitude than anything else)
But that’s a different conversation all together. By the way I like the James Young flair, I almost forgot about him
It’s just different, you can’t call a ‘players-only’ meeting when you’re a coach, its awkward for players to bitch to you about the coach/coaching staff if that’s closer to what you are than being a player, you don’t match up with them in drills or scrimmages the same so you dont build that court connection either
It’s definitely a weird dynamic when the guy telling you what to do is making less money than you but traditionally and organizationally yes ,a coach is a player’s, “superior” for lack of a better word.
People say it’s not the same once they’re a coach and not a player though. No idea how true that is though, or if some lockerrooms feel differently about that than others.
Because it becomes your job. Its like being a teacher vs a helpful schoolmate where expectations are now higher and you have more responsibility
It’s your job either way though.
helpful schoolmate It’s your job either way though.
helpful schoolmate
Are you talking about the analogy? It’s not really their job. It’s like you can go above and beyond because you want to, but being required to do so is completely different.
As a player he’s literally one of the guys. As a coach he’s part of whatever problem you have with the coaching staff. Also puts his loyalties in a major conflict of interest
I’m all for teams having a player coach on the team, but they should have to wear a break away suit at all times on the bench
I think then Udonis would have played till he was ready for social security.
Nah, then you create fake vets just trying to hang on
Guys like DJ and Garrett Temple are for real
Let’s be honest that 14-15 spot is enough.
There is a reason why rookies and vets on a minimum salary count the same on the cap and the league pays the difference for exactly this.
The UD40 lifetime achievement roster spot
Or Front Office’s could just balance their roster like they used to do before the league decided to go so young and push out their vets
Player emeritus
kyle lowry approves
So is he teaching them anything about basketball or just playing around with them
Yes
Just pouring
He’s been seen coaching up queen a bunch on the bench. He’s legit teaching them.
I get it’s a meme post, but the idiot gm is actually honest here
That’s my mod
Banned
“Stand up Queen!”
At the end of a your NBA career, it isn’t about the championships won, the accolades collected, or the number of wins. It’s about the friends you made along the way.
It’s important to have morale in a work place. It can’t always be work
Nominate Deandre Jordan for NBA Teammate of the Year award.
Way too much pouring going on behind the scenes. Get Silver on the phone.
This guy pours
If teammate of the year was a trophy, Deandre would have the most. Pretty sure every team he was a part of loves him.
Teammate of the year is already at trophy. Twyman-Stokes award.
The Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award is voted on exclusively by current NBA players. A panel of NBA executives first selects 12 finalists…
So the candidates are rigged from the start. Teammates don’t even get to vote for their favorite teammate?
Adams would probably be up there too.
Before I started the video I thought it was about a different Deandre with a very different angle on the question.
Lmao I thought someone was harping on Ayton too
He gets a lot of criticism, some justified, some not.
But I was happy to see that this was a positive video instead of a negative one. Need more of those, you know?
We’re for sure hanging that number 6
The Death of Brandon Knight is one of my favorite dunks of all time. Right up there with Vince Carter’s Dunk of Death.
Love DJ
The actual story of this video; why is joe dumars still gainfully employed in the NBA at any level higher than Amazon prime subscriber.
The same reason why UD stayed on Miami all those years. He impacts the game in ways you can’t see on the stat sheet. Heck, he even makes an impact and he’s glued to the bench with no playing time.
DJ is the best hang in the NBA.
DJ gives proud father vibes. Awesome vet to be around if you fresh to the league.
We won like 20 games and they raised prices
GTFOH.
That doesn’t mean DJ ain’t a great vet
DJ was pouring all over the front office, trying to convince them not to raise prices.
I got no beef with dj
I’m sick of the fluff
Ppl need 2 b fired
I think every team needs a vet on the bench that they can lean on and pour into the younger player
Dwight Howard was the exact same type of vet he was just a lil freaky
Pouring into guys, just not in the same way.
I’m so glad DA did a stint on the Nuggets so we could learn what a legitimately awesome guy he is.
My favourite nugget of the last couple years
DJ is amazing!
Just the ultimate glueguy
As a prospect, he wasn’t touted because they were worried about attitude issues lol
Yep! I remember mock drafts that year had him as a late lottery pick, and he ended up falling all the way to pick 35 because of character concerns.
Joe Dumars still has a job?
NBA Champion Joe Dumars
Deandre as a locker room guy was absolutely key in Denver’s championship run. Dude is just a good guy to have around
I think I speak for all Nuggets fans when I say he is one of the best dudes ever and that I echo everything said in the video.
For half the video i was thinking Ayton and was super confused
Same, I was thinking “Wait isn’t he the opposite of everything he’s saying?”
Džordanović!!!!!
This is why Garrett Temple is still getting paid. Be a good vet, a good locker room presence, and you’ll get $2m a year long after you should be sitting at home or golfing.
Incredibly high praise.
First team all nba??
Yes sir, in 2016. Back in the days when they had to appoint two guards, two forwards, and a center.
That year, Cousins was the 2nd team center, Drummond the 3rd team center.
The Jordan of 15th man. Now they got both ends.
What kind of pouring DJ does?
As a clips fan, DJ and that whole lob city team will always hold a special place in my heart. So happy he’s been able to stick around the league and make a genuine difference in the locker room
Jared Dudley walked so Deandre could run.
Definition of a great veteran
Or
Mentor
So one time I got lucky and got to sit courtside in the seats next to the scorers table. It was truly a surreal experience. We were playing the clippers that night and Deandre Jordan was the most down to earth, real person the entire time. Each time he came to check in he would chit chat, asked us how we were liking the game, just so personable. Hopefully the nba takes care of him because he’s a hell of an ambassador
I’m still surprised he was never charged for the murder of Brandon Knight.
Love hearing this, he’s always been such an easy guy to root for whether as an all nba level anchor or as a bench guy. Just always looks like he’s having the time of his life playing the game
It’s tough seeing Dumars look so old and then I saw that he’s 62. I wish I looked that good at 62z
Him and Haslem will lead to more guys getting contracts(after being a star or starter for years) to play a few games and minutes a year but be the glue guy nonetheless. And I know there have been a lot of players like that in the past but it’s only going to grow from here. The money they get paid some guys will put their ego aside and just mentor and show these you guys how to be good pros.
I saw him play at a tournament in high school and watched him lift his tiny point guard up for a dunk on a fast break instead of dunking it himself hahaha
The anti-mamba mentality. Think how great DJ could have been if he were an insufferable prick /s
Love that dude
The more I see of this coach the more I love him. Hope he stays in New Orleans long term. Seems like he’s doing everything right
Mitchell Robinson credited DJ once and if made me forget that DJ was on the Knicks for like half a season. Seems like a legit dude.
There should be an extra roster for a Vet on all teams. Paid vet min and his role is this. Would help end of the line vets and rookies grow. Love this
I didn’t know he was sick.
All time vibes guy. Immaculate glue guy.
Being liked and being a good teammate and professional takes you far
The Nuggets don’t win in 2023 without him. I firmly believe that.
I love this
He is black serbian thats why… https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wzxZbsCfn6U
Great leader for sure. I remember a game where he was telling stuff to Queen during the game and Queen was completely locked into his eye on everything he was saying. Usually a guy says something and they are either looking down or walking away.
Funny how he’s valued and loved by all while CP3, his old teammate who didn’t always vibe with him got pushed out the league for being an unlikable bastard.
I have no statistical evidence to back this up. But watching nearly every game, I swear rookie Mitchell Robinson developed so quickly into a completely different player after DeAndre came to the Knicks in the Porzingis trade. Given how important Robinson still is to our team all these years later, I’ll always love him for that alone
That hug with Fears was so tender 🥲
Deandre Jordan got one of my top 3 dunks OAT. Another one is shumps putback when he was on the knicks
All-Vibes team
Mike Conley
Buddy Hield
Kevin Love
Deandre Jordan
Pause
Man, can you imagine Knicks kept this guy? KD would’ve came over and changed history.
TIL DeAndre Jordan was on the Pelicans
CP3 effect
The Garrett Temple of big men
I was at a nuggets game last year and he made time to interact with some kids and gave them like candy or something out of a ziplock. Was really cool to me that he would take the time to do that and give those kids a celebrity moment like that. Just seems like a solid guy.
Not doubting the sincerity but I’d be a great mentor for a few million
Dumars having a job is crazy. Why does anyone listen to him?
We really taking Joe Dumars out of all people’s word on this? The worst GM in the league by far has less than zero backing to his word.
Yeah u right, clearly DJ must be an awful influence on the young players.
Don’t put words in my mouth.
Joe Dumars word is useless and anyone pretending it isn’t hasn’t been paying attention.
Dumars lost all credibility with the queen trade
always blame ownership for these types of mistakes
Gm job is to push back. Worst trade of the decade
Is this statement really necessary here? He’s just propping up Deandre Jordan for being such a great teammate. We don’t have to turn every clip into a shit flinging contest
Hasn’t he been pretty good for a rook?
Don’t remind him