DeAndre Jordan provided the biggest story of NBA free agency last year. After verbally agreeing to a deal with the Dallas Mavericks and sending the Los Angeles Clippers and their fans into panic, everything took a rather sudden and shocking turn. Instead of proceeding with the deal to head to Dallas, Jordan changed his mind and decided that it would be best for him to stay in L.A. after all, leaving the Mavs without a center while rescuing the Clippers’ defense.
The whole scenario received countless media attention from a wildfire of speculation, tweeted emojis, and heartbreak for the Mavs, creating more stories in the process.