Jordan Clarkson facts for kids
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Clarkson with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019
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| No. 00 – New York Knicks | |
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| Shooting guard / point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 7, 1992 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Filipino |
| High school | Karen J. Wagner (San Antonio, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall |
| Selected by the Washington Wizards | |
| Pro career | 2014–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2018 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2014–2015 | →Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2018–2019 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2019–2025 | Utah Jazz |
| 2025–present | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jordan Taylor Clarkson (born June 7, 1992) is a professional basketball player. He plays for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Jordan is both American and Filipino.
He played college basketball for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and later for Missouri. In 2014, he was picked by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft. He was then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. He was even named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Jordan Clarkson also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Utah Jazz. In 2021, he won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. This award goes to the best player who usually comes off the bench. He also plays for the Philippines men's national basketball team.
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Early Life and High School Years
Jordan Clarkson was born in Tampa, Florida. His father, Mike Clarkson, is African-American. His mother, Annette Tullao Davis, is Filipina American. Jordan's grandmother was from the Philippines.
His parents were both in the United States Air Force. They divorced when Jordan was young. He moved to San Antonio, Texas when he was about six years old.
Playing Basketball in High School
Jordan went to Karen Wagner High School in San Antonio. In his second year, he scored about 10 points per game. He was recognized as an honorable mention for his district.
As a junior, he averaged 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. He helped his team achieve a great record of 32 wins and 8 losses. They reached the state semi-finals.
In his senior year, Jordan averaged 18.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.1 steals. His team had an amazing 38 wins and 2 losses. He was named San Antonio High School Player of the Year.
College Basketball Career
Jordan Clarkson played college basketball for two different teams.
Playing for Tulsa University
As a freshman at Tulsa, Jordan was named to the 2011 Conference USA All-Freshman team. He was also named Conference USA Freshman of the Week four times. He played in 27 games and averaged 11.5 points per game.
In his second year, he was named to the All-Conference USA first team. He averaged 16.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.
Playing for Missouri University
In May 2012, Jordan transferred to Missouri. He had to sit out the 2012–13 season. This was due to NCAA transfer rules.
In his junior year, he was named to the 2014 All-SEC second team. He averaged 17.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. On March 31, 2014, Jordan decided to enter the NBA draft. He gave up his last year of college eligibility.
Professional NBA Career
Jordan Clarkson has played for several teams in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers (2014–2018)
On June 26, 2014, the Washington Wizards picked Jordan Clarkson in the NBA draft. He was the 46th overall pick. Soon after, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. He joined the Lakers for the 2014 NBA Summer League.
During his first season, he spent some time with the Los Angeles D-Fenders. This was a team in the NBA Development League. He later became a starter for the Lakers. He averaged 15.8 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.2 rebounds as a starter.
On March 24, 2015, Jordan scored 30 points and had 7 assists. He and Jeremy Lin became the first Asian-American starting backcourt in NBA history. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. This was a big achievement for a second-round draft pick.
On November 3, 2015, Jordan tied his career high with 30 points. In February 2016, he played in the Rising Stars Challenge. He scored 25 points in that game.
On July 7, 2016, Jordan re-signed with the Lakers. He scored a team-high 25 points in the first game of the 2016–17 season. On March 24, 2017, he scored a career-high 35 points. He also made eight 3-pointers in that game.
On January 19, 2018, he set a new season high with 33 points.
Cleveland Cavaliers (2018–2019)
On February 8, 2018, Jordan was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He joined the team with Larry Nance Jr.. In his first game for the Cavaliers, he scored 17 points. The Cavaliers made it to the 2018 NBA Finals that year. They lost to the Golden State Warriors.
On December 12, 2018, Jordan scored 28 points against the New York Knicks. On February 13, 2019, he scored a career-high 42 points. This was in a triple-overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
Utah Jazz (2019–2025)
On December 24, 2019, Jordan was traded to the Utah Jazz. On January 30, 2020, he scored a season-high 37 points.
On November 21, 2020, Jordan re-signed with the Jazz. On February 15, 2021, he scored a season-high 40 points. He averaged a career-high 18.4 points per game in the 2020–21 season. He also led the NBA in three-pointers made off the bench. He won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award. He was the first Utah Jazz player to win this award.
On October 28, 2021, Jordan Clarkson and Jalen Green made history. They were the first two players of Filipino descent to play in the same NBA game. On March 12, 2022, Jordan scored a career-high 45 points.
On December 15, 2022, Jordan led the Jazz to a win with 39 points. On January 14, 2023, he scored 38 points.
On July 7, 2023, Jordan signed a contract extension with the Jazz. On January 1, 2024, he achieved his first career triple-double. He had 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. This was the first regular season triple-double for a Utah Jazz player since 2008.
On December 19, 2024, Jordan was ejected from a game. He was fined $35,000 for his actions. He played 37 games for the Jazz in the 2024–25 season. He averaged 16.2 points per game. On March 27, 2025, he was ruled out for the rest of the season. This was due to a foot injury.
On June 30, 2025, Jordan left the Jazz after reaching an agreement.
New York Knicks (2025–present)
On July 7, 2025, Jordan Clarkson signed with the New York Knicks.
Playing for the Philippines National Team
Jordan Clarkson also plays for the Philippines men's national basketball team. This team is also known as Gilas. He has dual citizenship with the Philippines and the United States. He has Filipino citizenship because of his family.
In August 2015, Jordan visited the Philippines. He was invited to watch the Gilas team practice. He also had commitments as an endorser for Smart Communications. It was confirmed that Jordan had a Philippine passport since he was 12. This meant he did not need to go through a special process to play for the Philippines. However, he could not play in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship. This was because of scheduling conflicts with the Los Angeles Lakers.
In August 2018, the NBA allowed Jordan to play for the Philippine national team. This was for the 2018 Asian Games. This was the first time he played for the Philippines. His first game was against China. He scored 28 points, but his team lost. He also played against Korea and Japan. He helped his team defeat Japan with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists. Jordan ended the tournament with a win against Syria. He scored 29 points in that game. The Philippines finished fifth, which was their best finish in 16 years.
In August 2022, Jordan was accepted as a naturalized player for future FIBA tournaments. On August 25, 2022, he made his FIBA debut. He scored 27 points in a game against Lebanon.
Jordan was part of the team for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. He played 5 games for the Philippines. He averaged 26.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game.
Career Statistics
Here are some of Jordan Clarkson's basketball statistics.
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014–15 | L.A. Lakers | 59 | 38 | 25.0 | .448 | .314 | .829 | 3.2 | 3.5 | .9 | .2 | 11.9 |
| 2015–16 | L.A. Lakers | 79 | 79 | 32.3 | .433 | .347 | .804 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 1.1 | .1 | 15.5 |
| 2016–17 | L.A. Lakers | 82* | 19 | 29.2 | .445 | .329 | .798 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 1.1 | .1 | 14.7 |
| 2017–18 | L.A. Lakers | 53 | 2 | 23.7 | .448 | .324 | .795 | 3.0 | 3.3 | .7 | .1 | 14.5 |
| Cleveland | 28 | 0 | 22.6 | .456 | .407 | .810 | 2.1 | 1.7 | .7 | .1 | 12.6 | |
| 2018–19 | Cleveland | 81 | 0 | 27.3 | .448 | .324 | .844 | 3.3 | 2.4 | .7 | .2 | 16.8 |
| 2019–20 | Cleveland | 29 | 0 | 23.0 | .442 | .371 | .884 | 2.4 | 2.4 | .6 | .3 | 14.6 |
| Utah | 42 | 2 | 24.7 | .462 | .366 | .785 | 2.8 | 1.6 | .7 | .2 | 15.6 | |
| 2020–21 | Utah | 68 | 1 | 26.7 | .425 | .347 | .896 | 4.0 | 2.5 | .9 | .1 | 18.4 |
| 2021–22 | Utah | 79 | 1 | 27.1 | .419 | .318 | .828 | 3.5 | 2.5 | .8 | .2 | 16.0 |
| 2022–23 | Utah | 61 | 61 | 32.6 | .444 | .338 | .816 | 4.0 | 4.4 | .5 | .2 | 20.8 |
| 2023–24 | Utah | 55 | 19 | 30.6 | .413 | .294 | .881 | 3.4 | 5.0 | .6 | .1 | 17.1 |
| 2024–25 | Utah | 37 | 9 | 26.0 | .408 | .362 | .767 | 3.2 | 3.7 | .8 | .2 | 16.2 |
| Career | 753 | 231 | 27.7 | .436 | .336 | .829 | 3.4 | 2.9 | .8 | .2 | 16.0 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018 | Cleveland | 19 | 0 | 15.1 | .301 | .239 | .833 | 1.7 | .7 | .4 | .2 | 4.7 |
| 2020 | Utah | 7 | 0 | 28.6 | .464 | .347 | 1.000 | 3.4 | 2.1 | .9 | .0 | 16.7 |
| 2021 | Utah | 11 | 0 | 27.1 | .406 | .351 | .962 | 3.1 | 1.5 | .6 | .3 | 17.5 |
| 2022 | Utah | 6 | 0 | 28.3 | .548 | .375 | .889 | 3.2 | 1.3 | .5 | .2 | 17.5 |
| Career | 43 | 0 | 22.2 | .413 | .329 | .933 | 2.5 | 1.2 | .6 | .2 | 11.7 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2010–11 | Tulsa | 27 | 9 | 24.9 | .433 | .303 | .793 | 2.1 | 1.9 | .7 | .1 | 11.5 |
| 2011–12 | Tulsa | 31 | 31 | 33.9 | .435 | .374 | .784 | 3.9 | 2.5 | .9 | .5 | 16.5 |
| 2013–14 | Missouri | 35 | 35 | 35.1 | .448 | .281 | .831 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.1 | .2 | 17.5 |
| Career | 93 | 75 | 31.7 | .440 | .322 | .804 | 3.3 | 2.7 | .9 | .3 | 15.4 | |
Awards and Honors
Jordan Clarkson has received many awards throughout his career.
High School Awards
- First team All-District 27-5A (2009–2010)
- First team All-Region (2009–2010)
- San Antonio Express News Super Team (2009–2010)
- First team All-State by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (2009)
- WOAI-TV Player of the Year for the San Antonio area (2009)
- San Antonio High School Player of the Year (2010)
- McDonald's All-American finalist (2010)
- Faith Seven Game MVP (2010)
College Awards
- C-USA All-Freshman Team (2011)
- First-team All-C-USA (2012)
- Second-team All-SEC (2014)
NBA Awards
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2015)
- Rookie of the Month (March 2015)
- Rising Stars Challenge participant (2016)
- NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award (2021)
- NBA All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge Winner (2023)
Personal Life
Jordan Clarkson has dual citizenship. He is a citizen of both the Philippines and the United States. His Filipino citizenship comes from his family background.
As of 2022, he is in a relationship with singer-songwriter Maggie Lindemann. He has a daughter. Jordan lives in San Antonio, Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Jordan Clarkson para niños
