Jordan Clarkson is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball for Tulsa and Missouri before being drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2014 and immediately traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Clarkson has also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2021. Notably, he and Jeremy Lin formed the first Asian-American starting backcourt in NBA history in 2015.
June 7, 1992: Birth of Jordan Clarkson
Jordan Taylor Clarkson was born on June 7, 1992.
2008: End of Jazz Triple-Double Drought
Clarkson's triple-double marked the end of the longest regular-season triple-double drought for any NBA team, with the last one for the Utah Jazz occurring in 2008 by Carlos Boozer.
November 11, 2009: Commitment to University of Tulsa
On November 11, 2009, Jordan Clarkson committed to playing college basketball at the University of Tulsa.
2010: Conference USA Freshman of the Week
Jordan Clarkson received the Conference USA Freshman of the Week honor four times during the 2010-2011 season.
2011: Talks Begin for Clarkson to Join Philippine National Team
In 2011, discussions were initiated for Jordan Clarkson to potentially join the Philippine national basketball team, known as Gilas.
2011: Conference USA All-Freshman Team
Jordan Clarkson was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team in 2011.
May 2012: Transfer to Missouri
Jordan Clarkson transferred to Missouri in May 2012, sitting out the following season due to NCAA transfer rules.
January 2014: Wooden Award Midseason Top 25
In January 2014, Jordan Clarkson was named to the Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 list.
March 31, 2014: Declaration for NBA Draft
On March 31, 2014, Jordan Clarkson declared for the NBA Draft.
June 26, 2014: Drafted by the Washington Wizards
Jordan Clarkson was drafted by the Washington Wizards as the 46th overall pick on June 26, 2014.
August 25, 2014: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers
Jordan Clarkson signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on August 25, 2014.
2014: Entered the NBA Draft
Jordan Clarkson decided to enter the 2014 NBA Draft, forgoing his senior year of college.
March 24, 2015: First Asian-American Starting Backcourt
On March 24, 2015, Jordan Clarkson and Jeremy Lin made NBA history as the first Asian-American starting backcourt.
August 2015: Clarkson Visits Philippines, Considered for Gilas Pilipinas
In August 2015, Jordan Clarkson visited the Philippines and was considered for the national team, but scheduling conflicts prevented his participation.
November 3, 2015: Career-High 30 Points
Jordan Clarkson tied his career-high with 30 points in a game against the Denver Nuggets on November 3, 2015.
February 12, 2016: Rising Stars Challenge
Jordan Clarkson played in the Rising Stars Challenge on February 12, 2016, representing Team USA.
July 7, 2016: Re-signed with the Lakers
Jordan Clarkson re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on July 7, 2016.
November 15, 2016: Career-High Steals
Jordan Clarkson achieved a career-high five steals in a game against the Brooklyn Nets on November 15, 2016.
2016: Clarkson Considered for Gilas Pilipinas in Olympic Qualifiers
In 2016, Jordan Clarkson was initially considered for the Philippine national team for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament but was not selected due to time constraints and eligibility processes.
March 12, 2017: 30 Points Against Philadelphia 76ers
Jordan Clarkson tied his career-high on March 12, 2017, by scoring 30 points against the Philadelphia 76ers.
March 24, 2017: Career Highs in Points and 3-Pointers
On March 24, 2017, Jordan Clarkson set career-highs in points (35) and 3-pointers made (8) in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
November 13, 2017: Season-High 25 Points
Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 25 points against the Phoenix Suns on November 13, 2017.
February 8, 2018: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers
Jordan Clarkson was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 8, 2018.
August 2018: Clarkson Debuts for Philippines in Asian Games
In August 2018, Jordan Clarkson made his debut for the Philippine national team at the Asian Games after being cleared by the NBA.
September 2, 2018: Clarkson Helps Philippines to Best Finish in 16 Years at Asian Games
On September 2, 2018, Jordan Clarkson helped the Philippines achieve their best finish in 16 years at the Asian Games, securing fifth place.
December 12, 2018: 28 Points Against the New York Knicks
Jordan Clarkson scored 28 points against the New York Knicks on December 12, 2018.
2018: Traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
In 2018, Jordan Clarkson was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
February 13, 2019: Career-High 42 Points
Jordan Clarkson scored a career-high 42 points on February 13, 2019, in a game against the Brooklyn Nets.
January 30, 2020: Season-High 37 Points
Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 37 points against the Denver Nuggets on January 30, 2020.
2020: Led NBA in Three-Pointers off the Bench
Jordan Clarkson led the NBA with 203 three-pointers off the bench during the 2020-2021 season.
February 15, 2021: Season-High 40 Points
On February 15, 2021, Jordan Clarkson achieved a season-high of 40 points against the Philadelphia 76ers.
October 28, 2021: First NBA Game with Two Players of Filipino Descent
On October 28, 2021, Jordan Clarkson and Jalen Green became the first two players of Filipino descent to play in the same NBA game, during the Houston Rockets' Filipino Heritage Night.
2021: NBA Sixth Man of the Year
Jordan Clarkson was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2021.
March 12, 2022: Career-High 45 Points
On March 12, 2022, Jordan Clarkson scored a career-high 45 points in a game against the Sacramento Kings.
August 2022: Clarkson Accepted as Naturalized Player for Philippines
In August 2022, Jordan Clarkson was officially accepted as a naturalized player for the Philippines, making him eligible for future FIBA tournaments.
December 15, 2022: Led Jazz to Victory Over Pelicans
Jordan Clarkson led the Utah Jazz to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on December 15, 2022, with a game-leading 39 points.
January 14, 2023: 38 Points Against Philadelphia 76ers
Jordan Clarkson scored 38 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 14, 2023.
2023: Clarkson to Play for Philippines in 2023 World Cup Qualifiers
Jordan Clarkson is set to represent the Philippines as a naturalized player in the fourth window of the 2023 World Cup Asian qualifiers.
2023: Clarkson Represents Philippines in 2023 FIBA World Cup
Jordan Clarkson was included in the 21-man pool and eventually the final 12-man lineup for the 2023 FIBA World Cup as the team's naturalized player.
January 1, 2024: First Career Triple-Double
Jordan Clarkson achieved his first career triple-double on January 1, 2024, in a game against the Dallas Mavericks.