DeAndre Jordan: 'I'd like to play in Europe' / News - Basketnews.com

If an opportunity to play in Europe presented itself, Jordan would consider moving to play in Europe.

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After 15 seasons in the NBA, DeAndre Jordan finally won a ring last year after the Denver Nuggets marched to an NBA title last season. At 35 years old, the veteran center wouldn't rule out a move to Europe.

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Jordan is playing the fewest minutes in his career, averaging just 11.7 minutes on the court and registering 4.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Having reached the long-time dream, the player admits that the desire and the drive just aren't there anymore.

"I don't have that desire anymore. I'm still competitive, and I want to win and play. However, you no longer have that craving, there is no selfishness in me right now," he said in an interview with Toni Canyameras from Mundo Deportivo. "I want to be successful. I want my teammates and I to be good as a collective."

"I still learn every day. I've learned from veterans I've played with in my previous teams how they involve others and speak to others in a positive and motivating way. But I also help the guys with things they should know. I think I'm doing a good job keeping the balance, but I'm still learning," Jordan said.

Jordan has arguably the best player in the world, Nikola Jokic, as his teammate. Despite being at the top of his game, Jokic is still constantly trying to improve, Jordan says.

"If there is one thing he is trying to improve, I'd say it's being more vocal. Obviously, his game is incredible, he does incredible things for everyone on the court, but him being more vocal is very important. This is what he has improved on in the last two years," the veteran center shared.

Jokic comes from a country that loves basketball, Serbia. Serbia's capital, Belgrade, is the only city in the continent that has two teams in the top European basketball competition, EuroLeague. If an opportunity presented itself, Jordan wouldn't rule out a possibility of moving to Europe himself.

"I would like to play in Europe," Jordan said.

"I don't know where I would like to play. Barca? I love Spain, I love different countries in Europe. I think it's a possibility, and if it presents itself, I will think about it," Jordan concluded.

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