New York Knicks fans didn’t quite know what to expect with the arrival of DeAndre Jordan near the February trade deadline. He was part of the package received by the Dallas Mavericks in the blockbuster deal that netted them Kristaps Porzingis yet didn’t really seem to serve much of a purpose on the court.
A former All-Star and All-NBA member, DJ was used to a starting role and consistent minutes, two things not necessarily guaranteed with his new team given the commitment to developing the young guys taking precedence over everything else. There was another center on the roster who couldn’t accept that, which is why the Knicks bought out the remainder of Enes Kanter’s contract.