The L.A. Clippers have found themselves in a dire situation with the prolonged absence of star forward Blake Griffin due to knee surgery and the recent hamstring injuries to floor general Chris Paul and sharpshooter J.J. Redick, both nursing hamstring injuries.
Having lost three games in a row, the Clippers need DeAndre Jordan and his efficiency to keep the ship afloat until the starting backcourt returns.
So how exactly is Jordan making the most of his opportunities?
According to Basketball-Reference, the 6-foot-11 center is attempting 12.6 dunks for every jump shot taken, rendering his average shot distance to a mere 1.5 feet.
Jordan's ability to crash the offensive glass and finish plays near the rim is only the start of his offensive prowess — just as important — the Texas A&M product plays within his capabilities, maximizing his scoring opportunities and shooting the ball at a 65.6 percent rate for the season.
DeAndre Jordan is also shooting a career-high 54.3 percent from the free-throw line which is helping his scoring tally on a nightly basis.
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