Let's play a little game of word association, shall we? Ready?
When I say DeAndre Jordan, what's the first word that comes to mind?
For a lot of you, I'm sure the answer was "overrated" or maybe even "overpaid." That's a commonly held belief, and those are two labels that Jordan hasn't quite been able to shake since the Los Angeles Clippers matched on a 4-year offer sheet worth $43 million signed back in 2011.
When you're dealing with a player of Jordan's size and athletic gifts, it's perfectly natural to be a tad disappointed that he's not one of the league's very best. In the court of public opinion, when expectations aren't met or potential isn't fully lived up to, the backlash is swift and fierce.
But is Jordan's reputation as an overrated and overpaid center truly earned? Let's explore.
Inflated Market
When promising young big men like Jordan hit free agency, they're bound to get overpaid. That may be particularly true when it comes to restricted free agents, as opposing teams won't waste time with small offers tha ...
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Article written by D.J. Foster