Jordan Clarkson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jordan Clarkson.

Jordan Clarkson is an American and Filipino professional basketball player currently with the New York Knicks. He played college basketball at Tulsa and Missouri before being drafted into the NBA by the Washington Wizards (later traded to the Los Angeles Lakers) in 2014. Clarkson was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team as a Laker. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz before joining the Knicks. Notably, he and Jeremy Lin were the first Asian-American starting backcourt in NBA history. In 2021, while on the Jazz, Clarkson was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year, solidifying his reputation as a key player coming off the bench.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: Longest Regular Season Triple-Double Drought

In 2008, before Jordan Clarkson's triple double on January 1, 2024, Carlos Boozer last achieved a triple double for Utah Jazz, which was the longest regular-season triple-double drought for any NBA team.

2010: Conference USA Freshman of the Week

Jordan Clarkson was named the Conference USA Freshman of the Week four times in 2010.

2011: Named to Conference USA All-Freshman Team

In 2011, during his freshman season at Tulsa, Jordan Clarkson was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team.

January 2014: Named to Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 List

In January 2014, during his redshirted junior season, Jordan Clarkson was named to the Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 list.

2014: NBA Draft Selection and Trade to the Lakers

In 2014, Jordan Clarkson entered the NBA draft and was selected by the Washington Wizards. He was immediately traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

March 24, 2015: First Asian-American Starting Backcourt in NBA History

On March 24, 2015, Jordan Clarkson, along with Jeremy Lin, became the first Asian-American starting backcourt in NBA history.

November 3, 2015: Career-High-Tying 30 Points

On November 3, 2015, Jordan Clarkson scored a career-high-tying 30 points in a game against the Denver Nuggets.

November 15, 2016: Career-High Five Steals

On November 15, 2016, Jordan Clarkson recorded a career-high five steals in a win over the Brooklyn Nets.

March 24, 2017: Career Highs of 35 points and 8 3-pointers

On March 24, 2017, Jordan Clarkson achieved career highs of 35 points and eight 3-pointers in an overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

February 13, 2019: Career High 42 points against Brooklyn Nets

On February 13, 2019, Jordan Clarkson scored a career-high 42 points in a 148–139 triple-overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

October 28, 2021: Played in Houston Rockets' Filipino Heritage Night

On October 28, 2021, Jordan Clarkson and Jalen Green became the first two players of Filipino descent to play in the same NBA game in time for the Houston Rockets' Filipino Heritage Night celebration.

2021: NBA Sixth Man of the Year

In 2021, Jordan Clarkson was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year.

March 12, 2022: Career High 45 points

On March 12, 2022, Jordan Clarkson scored a career-high 45 points in a 134–125 win against the Sacramento Kings.

January 1, 2024: Recorded First Career Triple Double

On January 1, 2024, Jordan Clarkson recorded his first career triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 127–90 win over the Dallas Mavericks.