Hyland DeAndre Jordan Jr. is a professional American basketball player who plays in the center position for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA as of May 2025. Jordan grew up in the state of Texas and attended Episcopal High School, where as a sophomore he averaged 15.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks. He then shifted to Christian Life Center Academy and averaged 26.1 points, 15.2 rebounds, and 8.1 blocks in his senior season. Jordan also played one season for Texas A&M and appeared in 35 games for them, averaging 7.9 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.
DeAndre Jordan was drafted as the 35th overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft. He stayed with the LA Clippers for 10 seasons and appeared in 750 games. He scored 7,078 points, grabbed 7,988 rebounds and created 557 successful chances for the Clippers. In the 2018-29 season, he joined the Dallas Mavericks, and as of May 2025, he is playing for the Denver Nuggets. Jordan has played 1,111 NBA regular-season games in his career, averaging 8.5 points, 9.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. He has also won the NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023.
DeAndre Jordan Parents
DeAndre Jordan's parents are Hyland DeAndre Jordan and Kimberly Jordan-Williams.
DeAndre Jordan's Mother
DeAndre Jordan's mother is Kimberly Jordan-Williams. She is 6 feet 2 inches tall and played college basketball for Huston-Tillotson University. She raised her four kids separately after she got separated from her husband when they were kids and moved to their parents’ pink-and-white bungalow in Houston’s Third Ward. To support her kids, she had also worked as a receptionist at a medical clinic and at a dentist’s office
DeAndre Jordan's Father
DeAndre Jordan Jr.'s father is Hyland Jordan. He graduated from Huston-Tillotson University, where he played collegiate basketball. His father is 6 feet 4 inches tall.
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FAQs on DeAndre Jordan
A. Hyland DeAndre Jordan Jr. is his full name.
A. DeAndre Jordan was born in Houston, Texas, on July 21, 1988.
A. Yes. DeAndre Jordan won the NBA championship with the Nuggets in 2023 as of May 2025.
A. On February 14, 2018, DeAndre Jordan scored a career-high 30 points against the Boston Celtics as of May 2025.
A. DeAndre Jordan is 36 years old as of May 2025.
