Chandlers Parsons scored 12 points in his return to Dallas last night, helping the Memphis Grizzlies to a 80-64 win. Parsons wasn’t sure what type of treatment he would get in his return, as his time with the Mavericks didn’t exactly go as planned.
NBA: White American Players Talk About What It’s Like to be a Minority in the League
White American and minority in the same sentence doesn’t sound right at all, but they definitely are in the NBA. While you may think there’s plenty of them around, it’s actually a lot of white European players; white American players are shrinking in numbers each year. As of Sunday, there were 43 white Americans on 30 NBA teams with the season starting Tuesday. The Undefeated spoke with Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick, Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson, Chicago Bulls forward Doug McDermott, Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons, Washington Wizards forward-center Jason Smith and former NBA guard Jimmer Fredette of the Shanghai Sharks about being a minority in the league. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love and Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward were also invited to participate and respectfully declined.
(Photos) NBA: Mavericks, Fans & Chandler Parsons Throw Shots at DeAndre Jordan After Win Over Clippers
DeAndre Jordan returned to Dallas Wednesday night as he and the Clippers played the Mavericks and as expected, he didn’t receive a warm welcome. Numerous fans held up signs clowning his freethrow percentage and comparing it to him not keeping his word. As you know, Jordan took free agency by storm this past summer when he made an agreement to join the Mavericks then later changed his mind and decided to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA: Damn, Chandler Parsons Ethers DeAndre Jordan, Calls Him Scared, Unprofessional, Not Ready To Be A Star!
At first, Chandler Parsons might have been all PC with his comments about DeAndre Jordan backing out of his commitment to the Mavs. As it got late last night though, Parsons started speaking his true feelings about DeAndre and the drama is definitely in full effect.
(Photo) NBA: Chandler Parsons Throws Shade At DeAndre Jordan For Reneging on Mavs Deal & Picking Clippers
Yesterday was an epic day on Twitter thanks to DeAndre Jordan. The big man had committed to sign a four-year, $80 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks. He suddenly had a change of heart however and agreed to meet with the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA Report: Mavericks Most Likely to Lure DeAndre Jordan Away From Clippers, Chandler Parsons Recruiting
DeAndre Jordan is set to become a free agent this summer and has already pubicly expressed that he will explore free agency not just commit to the Los Angeles Clippers. There are several teams that have their eye on the big men but the Dallas Mavericks have some help. Two summers ago Chandler Parsons helped recruit Dwight Howard to Houston. Then last summer Parsons bolted the Rockets and signed with the rival Mavericks over in Dallas. Even there he doesn’t stop. Chandler is back to recruiting big men.
