Derrick Jones Jr. on why he left Dallas Mavs for LA Clippers

[@CoolguyTEB]

Welcome to the Clippers DJJ you rock buddy!

[@shaneelsner1834]

He will be missed. Great attitude and worked hard day in and day out. Mavs filled the void tho.

[@shadtowa8986]

and then some

[@jeshely]

Truly a professional! Happy for him.

[@5wisher5weet]

"Luka did his job, he got me a bag like he does to everyone, I shook his hand and I bounced"

[@CameronHadley-uo1pr]

🤣🤣🤣

[@CameronHadley-uo1pr]

Pretty much 💀

[@Sam-gs7yb]

Yeah he was a great example on playing defense that sure did it.

[@middlfingazup2446]

😂😂😂 Luka didn’t get dudes anything. Go pull up “Why luka doesn’t pass Kristaps Porzingis the ball”. DJJ has shown for many years he was ready to be treated above his pigeonholed role (which happens in sports) of defensive player and jumper but a lot of people missed on it. The heat, the bulls and whoever showed they were sleeping on DJJ and pigeonholing him because they didn’t pay attention that he was putting in work and could do more. The mavs weren’t going to do anything until they made moves defensively and started giving DJJ minutes along with that. Luka is a great offensive weapon but he’s not getting dudes paid. The only people including organizations that are acting like DJJ just started hoopin’ are people who weren’t paying attention and didn’t realize he wasn’t being used like he should’ve been on other squads just like the mavs would’ve done if they had been doing better befor the moves and giving DJJ more minutes. Luka will stifle players way before he he helps them because besides being onball a whole lot he’s only giving up the rock when he feels like it or it’s a lob. Kyrie and Luka of course weren’t going to work which is why they had to make those moves but the only true reason that Kyrie & Luka can get numbers is because Kyrie can play off ball or otherwise that would be even worse. Again, great offensive weapon but he’s not about making players shine not named Luka. When I was telling people how he does KP wrong people couldn’t see it then one of the people showed me a link I had never seen that proved my point even more so. They’re squad is way better pushing pace but why don’t they? See Luka. He’ll push pace here and there when he feels like it but that’s how you get thise guys payed by pushing pace, getting them more opportunities and when you’re doing that you’re getting guys into rhythm. Luka isn’t thinking about that no more than needing to step up his D if they’re ever truly going to be able to get a chip even if fixed

[@danbobway5656]

Djj outplayed luka for every round but the finals tbh

[@ajvhan]

he will be missed in Dallas

[@bervicksimien2848]

Clippers promised him a starting role while the Mavs preferred him to come off the bench.

[@jarrettthomas4865]

He started every game for us in the finals. Let’s see if the clippers keep their promise, much less make the finals with him as a starter.

[@ThreeStar-p6q]

Lets wait and see how he get along with the Clips... still hoping for the best for DJJ

[@duder7396]

Him in harden PnR will be great

[@danbobway5656]

​@@duder7396facts

[@starbug45]

Going to miss him in Dallas. will be interested to see how he deals with Luka.

[@intrusivethoughts27]

He shouldn’t have gambled and switched agents , pretty sure he was aware of the 15 day wait period.

[@christexaport]

I think he wanted the bigger role regardless. He wanted to be in LA

[@BlakeAlexander12]

@@christexaporthe wanted more money and got less .. on a worse team that now is also imploding in epic failure fashion

[@BlakeAlexander12]

@@christexaport$1m more per year in Cali vs Texas is of course obviously way less after income taxes

[@good2go619]

@@BlakeAlexander12 I wouldn't say way less after income taxes. They get taxed where the game is played at. So if Dallas mavericks plays away games in LA, California taxes Mavs players for that game in California.

[@ceb-onit-music]

@@good2go619yes they are all subject to the Jock Tax rule but he definitely lost out in the money department.

[@TheTruthSeeker462]

It's all about the money money money

[@jamesgarde8495]

WISE CHOICE DJ...

[@BossMkII]

He will be missed but I’m disappointed in him taking less money for a slightly bigger role on a failing team that won’t appreciate him as much as we did!

[@ivanjimenez7202]

You’re trippin if you think we won’t appreciate him as much or even more than you guys. We know what we got and we’re very excited.

[@silvestresanchez2525]

Man I loved DJJ would’ve been so awesome to see him stay :(

[@jimibify]

Because he could continue to start there. I'm still going to give him a great welcome back to the AAC because he gave 100% when he was here.

[@nsxch0]

The moment Mavs have a realistic chance of signing Klay Thompson, it is a foregone conclusion he’s leaving. He ain’t about coming off the bench again!

[@a.puerto5667]

He better not be on Luka, cause he too skinny for him.

[@Zacche]

His moneyger wanted more money but he might have earned more with Dallas the offer for Naji was for him .. hope he does well with the Clippers

[@jjcometa9333]

Read that mavs offered him same contract as naji. But he probably thought he was worth more. He was for 1m per year but we all know that LA tax isn't gonna do him any favors.

[@hamviz7484]

Let’s see how it goes

[@lawrencesin3595]

So happy the Clips landed him. That dude is a beast. Sorry for Dallas.

[@Omar-r1h8r]

I hope so. He thought he good enough without Lukas assists 😅😅😅 Lets get back to this thread after he gets to play 😅😅😅

[@nin9hun33]

Love DDJ but Luka & Kyrie will cook him

[@kukucal.6337]

Most def Luka cooking him up 😂

[@fanofsome7915]

What a cutie 😍

[@jecapeca]

I feel sorry when players get tossed all over the country. Maybe because I get used to them in their teams so much. They can't get coworkers for the expended time (yes, teammates and other working stuff members are their coworkers). It's like moving for other jobs every year and never getting to really get to know people they work with.

[@erensmith4116]

Bigger role? With terrrence mann in the lineup same position as you goodluck

[@MistaWordz]

He'll be missed in Dallas sure, but the Mavs are about to unlock Naji and turn him into a bigger DJJ that can shoot.

[@cravensky363]

It is obvious that he did not chose to go to the clippers first. Mavs just moved on and got naji marshall so he left with no choice. He played hardball with the mavs and look where he is now. Out of contention.

[@anthonyjenkinssr5051]

Bro did his thing, but the Clippers aren’t going anywhere with that squad. PG, Westbrook gone! Mavs improved! #MFFL

[@SamoanCulture685]

I WANNA HARDEN THROW SOME LOB TO JJ N HARDEN BETTER BE IN A GOOD SHAPE IF HE REALLY WANTS IT💍🤦🏽‍♂️

[@rickg204]

Let’s be honest , the Mavs just asked him to play D and knock down a wide open 3 when needed. That’s the perfect role for him, ask more from him or give him a bigger role , he’ll get exposed. So the clippers are going to ask him to fill PG’s shoes ? Yea ok , there’s a reason PG is a max player and DJJ is not. His ego hit in the way , should have taken the 3yr/$27m w no state taxes to be 6th man on a team w a real chance at a title , instead of a starting on a team like the clippers . Plus he’s gonna take a pay cut pay in those state taxes in cali. He’ll revert to being the same player he’s been his entire career until Luka got him his bag . Good luck !

[@Ubeman-s1s]

Stop that shit. He will be better with the Clippers with the bigger role to play I believe that. Luka is practically a one man show in Dallas while DJJ will have plenty of opportunities to strutt his wares in LA no question about that bc Kawhi will miss some games again for sure and Harden can't carry a team on a consistent basis anymore. He and Kevin Porter Jr would play crucial roles to the Clippers upcoming season plain and simple.

[@chrischan6211]

​@@Ubeman-s1s there's a reason why he's bounced around with no consistency to build on bro. He already had a chance to play a bigger role in Miami and even in Portland but he's not that guy. There's also a reason why the mainstream media said this was his best season and it was the best fit for him. He's in for a rude awakening.

[@kheok2841]

​​@@Ubeman-s1s He will not be better AT ALL in LA 😂😂😂, but I'm glad he got paid

[@FTT878]

He’s not gonna be asked to play like PG and will just be asked to do what he did with Dallas. Its stupid to think otherwise

[@CarlosRodriguez-vy1kb]

Clippers can enjoy his 20% 3 point shooting

[@treysince21]

Notice he didn't say "I fked up when I switched agents".

[@websalsero]

He didn’t really answer the question

[@kukucal.6337]

It’s you and harden against the west bro the claw gonna be chilln

[@J-Wheeler-G]

He wanted to start and the Mavs knew they were getting Klay so they couldn't promise that.

[@sheaconnelly4287]

Dude effed up! Clippers are going nowhere. Dallas is getting better. Stupid STUPID move. Later

[@nushine4886]

We appreciated you while you were here..Buut just tell them you didn't want go to the bench for Klay..I wish you the best against everyone except my Mavs

[@xiannonwestbrook7200]

He will be missed. I just wish that he played better defense in the finals. He was too stagnant on defense no movement no talking or nothing. He wouldn’t swipe at the ball for the love of God. He just let his man just shoot whatever shot that he wanted to. He didn’t really contest Jalen Brown , Jayson Tatum, or any of those guys he wasn’t even doing it in the OKC series. They’re just not as good as Boston. He wasn’t doing it in Minnesota series they’re just not good as Boston if I’m a role player in the playoffs and I’m not relied upon to score I’m not worrying about foul trouble I just want to disrupt the other team’s offense.

[@chrischan6211]

Rich Paul got him paid but also got him in a worse situation.🤦 The same thing Rich did with Nerlens Noel. Oh well.

[@Jenard06]

Playoffs: Good 👍 Finals: No Show 😅

[@christexaport]

Eff Dat. DJJ, thank you. Stepped into a new role and showed up. Congrats on a bigger role, and we'll see you in the regular season.

[@sh91rky91]

Big loss for dallas

[@RawTalk23]

Good for 10-12pts a night. Good defender but is inconsistent spot up shooter.

[@Velveteenvision]

Now he will lose almost half of his salary thanks to CA and federal taxes. He would’ve made more if he stayed in Dallas, but maybe it wasn’t the money that mattered to him

[@WhiteDove73-888]

Mavs missed him showing up in the finals…he was worthless in that series!

[@AJ-zy9jf]

Dude can't shoot.

[@kb3143]

He gonna suck this year

[@knowledgeofself90]

He shouldn't have left.. he'll regret it.. clippers wont ever win

[@wadejames1207]

Bro went to lukas sons

[@vadablak3902]

U beat the clips once WITHOUT Kawhi...Luka don't own shit...u shoulda swept us ...

[@wadejames1207]

@@vadablak3902 lol I don't go for Dallas but he's smoked yous each time he played U in finals clippers ain't winning long as kawheelchairs around

[@nbatalkz6635]

Wym bro Luka our son.

[@tannercallaway7069]

Won't make the playoffs this year😂

[@hamilgregorio1451]

I wont miss him, always with the mope look on his face and he flails when defender breathe on him, so glad hes gone, he was not a starter on the team before the Mavs he was a weak link for the Mavs team.

[@christexaport]

Wow. You realize he would've been a DPOY candidate with more fans played? Disrespectful. Brother is special, and slim enough to slither around pics.

[@arjunadan3812]

He could have been champ in 2025, but failed...

[@freelance_commie]

Very weird boneheaded take

[@vinayg5267]

You not a mavs fan then. Take your bald ass to another team