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DeAndre Jordan on his role with Lakers

DeAndre Jordan
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DeAndre Jordan played nine games for the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season, starting in seven of them. Being a starter for most of his career, the 33-year-old center is getting used to not having a fixed role.

He was asked if his approach changes depending on whether he is starting the game or coming off bench. “I think my job is the same whether I’m coming off the bench, whether I’m starting,” Jordan said.

“My job for this team is to be able to defend as best as I can and run the floor, change and alter shots, be a defensive anchor for us and get our playmakers open and be a great veteran and a piece for this team to be able to compete.”

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This season, Jordan is averaging 5.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game for the Lakers. Last year, he averaged 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game for the Nets.

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