DeAndre Jordan, the former Clippers goalkeeper who now plays for the Nets, rarely makes any mistakes on the defensive end, whether it's a layup, an empty-handed run, an alley-oop or a challenge accidentally given to him by his teammates. Anyone who has been a teammate of DeAndre Jordan knows that if you get passed or if you don't rotate to the player he was originally facing when he helps you defend, "DJ will definitely fix you hard, so you better be careful. "Austin Rivers, who has had many experiences, said with lingering fear, but what if you rotate beautifully and complete the defensive task? Don't worry, DeAndre Jordan won't give you any encouragement.
On January 8, 2017, the Clippers defeated the Heat 98-86. DeAndre Jordan grabbed 18 rebounds, which was more than rebounding leader Hassan Whiteside's 13. However, after the game, the Clippers head coach Doc Rivers insisted that DeAndre Jordan Thank you to JJ Redick, because without Redick helping him get into position many times, DeAndre Jordan would never have grabbed more rebounds than Whiteside. "DJ, he's there, go tell him thank you!" Rivers insisted, "Tell him. ,Thanks!"
Under further pressure, DeAndre Jordan had to thank Redick, but, in his way,
"I blew him a kiss and I think he understood that was my way of saying thank you."
"He will only point you out when you are not doing well, so I think the coach hopes that he can be balanced and speak when he needs to speak." Redick had no choice but to accept this way of thanks.
the art of speaking
For DeAndre Jordan, this was a small but crucial step. At that time, the Clippers ranked 6th in the league in defense. DeAndre Jordan was undoubtedly the most important part and the most feared penalty area sweeper in the league. Now He had to learn an important lesson as a leader, vocal practice.
Shouting on the court has never been particularly difficult for DeAndre Jordan, but it was not until he competed and trained with Kevin Garnett that DeAndre Jordan understood the art of speaking.
The Clippers hired Kevin Garnett as a team consultant in early January of that year, and his main job was to assist the Clippers' long man.
The art of speaking is divided into two categories for Kevin Garnett. The first is how to convey the correct instructions on the court, and DeAndre Jordan has gradually understood this. Under the guidance and training of Garnett, DeAndre Jordan learned from him how to defend. Duan directs the team,
"He's the main reason why I talk so much and loud on the court."
But the second stage of the art of speaking is also Kevin Garnett's famous trademark, trash talking.
And DeAndre Jordan is lucky. He doesn't need to fight against the verbal art of bombardment, but can learn from him. As early as last October's pre-season training camp, Doc Rivers asked Garnett to assist. At that time, all the Clippers players He gained a lot of knowledge from him, but from then on, Garnett regarded DeAndre Jordan as a great trash talker.
But whether it’s the art of talking or trash talk, DeAndre Jordan admits that he still needs to learn more from this prospective Hall of Fame player. At this stage, DeAndre Jordan’s voice on the court is mostly overly emotional, especially the team a while ago. At his lowest point, sweet baby Austin Rivers didn't dare to say a word DeAndre Jordan said.
"I can't say those dirty words."
DeAndre Jordan has never cared about letting his emotions come out on the court, but he needs to learn what it means to motivate and what it means to vent, and now, he has the best role model to follow.
inheritance of will
On the first day he came to work in Los Angeles, Garnett named DeAndre Jordan for one-on-one time. From then on, it became a routine in every practice.
"Whenever he's on the court, he wears me down."
On a certain level, DeAndre Jordan and Kevin Garnett are the same person. At least, in terms of persistence in rebounding and iron-blooded defense, in the game against the Magic on January 12 this year, DeAndre Jordan grabbed 20 rebounds, chasing 20 rebounds. Tied Garnett for ninth place in the history of 20 rebounds in a single game. He also grabbed 21 rebounds against the Lakers a few days later, surpassing this senior.
"On the court, they all have a strong passion and fighting spirit."
Doc Rivers, who coached both men at the same time, believes Garnett is the best role model for DeAndre Jordan, both on and off the court.
"Kevin Garnett is the most disciplined player I've ever coached. He's not missing anything on non-game days and every day in practice. I think that's an important example for him to pass on."
DeAndre Jordan said that every practice with Garnett was like a real game on the court.
"You have to concentrate and never relax for a moment. This is Garnett's characteristic. He always goes all out, and this attitude will infect everyone."
DeAndre Jordan also believes that Garnett hopes to pass on what he has learned to the younger generation. He teaches it with all his strength in every training. He has high requirements for players. They not only learn movements and steps, but also learn to use knowledge. play ball,
"I want to learn them all."
Especially mentally, DeAndre Jordan doesn’t want to miss any learning opportunities.
"He has an incomparable attitude and a heart that loves basketball. He is a quasi-hall of fame player. I have been targeting and learning from him since I was a child. Until I entered the league, and now he is by my side teaching me. I just want to be As a good student, as long as he is here, I will continue to learn from him."
Even now with the Nets, DeAndre Jordan still often consults with Garnett, hoping to learn as much as possible from him and apply it on the court.
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