With poor results throughout the season, the Lakers made several changes, including the arrival of DJ Augustin in charge. For this, the front office decided to cut DeAndre Jordan, not really unhappy about leaving the City of Angels. His tackle in his last interview confirms it.
Clearly below expectations for this campaign, the Lakers still have hope of rebounding in the coming weeks. Their record of 28-35 should deprive them of direct access for the postseason, which means that Frank Vogel’s men will have to go through the play-in, inaugurated just a few seasons ago, and which will greatly help their business.
Nevertheless, and mathematically, nothing is done yet. The Pelicans are right behind, and the Blazers are lurking in 11th place. It’s not over for LeBron James and his teammates, who will have to stay the course. The arrival of DJ Augustin could do good off the bench, he who came after the departure of DeAndre Jordan.
DeAndre Jordan happy to leave the Lakers!
The pivot had arrived last summer in the City of Angels, from the Nets. The reception had been mixed, and the result on the floor was felt. Jordan didn’t weigh in offensively, while he was pretty bad on the other side of the court. His departure ? Not regretted by the fans, even if the player finds himself in the same position.
Asked DeAndre Jordan about the process of leaving the Lakers last week. He said it was both a chance to play more “and have a chance to go further in the postseason.” Here’s his full answer: pic.twitter.com/WhvAYuLLVZ
– Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) March 7, 2022
I enjoyed my time there, that’s for sure. But it was an opportunity to seize, I know Doc (Rivers) well. There was a chance to play more often coming to Philly, and to have a better run in the playoffs. I am sure they will be successful, but this was the best opportunity in my opinion.
Jordan who indicates the Sixers have a better chance of making a big run in the playoffs? You can definitely see him as a tackle. The pivot does not hide it: he believes more in the project in Philly, with Joel Embiid and James Harden. But given the current turn of the season, how can you blame him?
There are many doubts among the Angelinos, and the last victory does not change that. The Russell Westbrook file continues to be talked about, while the leader could join the bench. We even evoke certain tensions within the locker roomwhich confirms Jordan in his decision.
DeAndre Jordan is happy with the Sixers, he who will be Joel Embiid’s understudy. Can he reach the title? The pivot certainly has the confidence, unlike the Lakers. It’s hard to blame him when you see the turn of events.
