DeAndre Jordan, 37, was at Dodger Stadium on Monday for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, doing more than watching—he also earned credentials to shoot photos from the Dodgers’ photo pit and shared the moment on X.
On a night that belonged to baseball, DeAndre Jordan made room for one more routine—one he clearly plans to savor before his long NBA career finally winds down for good.
Monday’s Dodgers-Rays game at Dodger Stadium ended with Los Angeles beating Tampa Bay 4-3. and Jordan was there in person. But he wasn’t limited to the stands. He got the credentials to work as a photographer from the Dodgers photo pit. then posted about the experience on his official account on X. “Side quest @Dodgers photo pit,” Jordan wrote on X on June 16, 2026.
For Jordan, the point wasn’t the novelty of being near the action—it was that, at this stage of his career, he’s still finding ways to stay involved. After spending last season with the New Orleans Pelicans, he served as a mentor for the team’s young core, most notably rookie center Derik Queen.
The NBA resume that brought Jordan to this moment spans highlights and heartbreaks. Jordan won an NBA championship in 2023 with the Denver Nuggets. Before that, his status was cemented with the Los Angeles Clippers—an era many remember for the Lob City run. He made the All-NBA First Team in 2016 and became an All-Star in 2017.
But his time with the Clippers also came with the kind of painful close-outs that stay with players. The Clippers with Jordan repeatedly stood among the league’s contenders. yet fell short. most notably in 2015 when they blew a 3-1 series lead in the second round of the playoffs against the Houston Rockets.
His workload then shifted. The 2018-19 season was his last full run as a starter. with Jordan splitting time between the Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks. From the 2019-20 season onward. he mostly appeared as a backup center. suiting up for the Brooklyn Nets. Los Angeles Lakers. Philadelphia 76ers. Denver Nuggets. and New Orleans Pelicans.
That path helps explain why a photographer pass at Dodger Stadium doesn’t feel out of place. Jordan has already done the big things—championship, All-NBA recognition, All-Star honors. What remains now, for him, is a different kind of work: showing up, mentoring, and staying connected.
And Monday’s “side quest” did just that. After the Dodgers finished a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Jordan wasn’t simply leaving the stadium like any other guest—he was sharing a rare in-the-moment glimpse from the iconic Dodgers photo pit. proof that even as his NBA days approach their final chapters. he’s still chasing the next small opportunity to be part of the show.
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