Jordan Clarkson
Basketball player, NBA Sixth Man Award winner
Born
June 7th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Filipino-American basketball player achieved recognition in the NBA after being drafted in 2014. Clarkson played for the Los Angeles Lakers before joining the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he contributed to the team's success in the playoffs. He won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2021 while playing for the Utah Jazz. Representing the Philippines internationally, Clarkson was part of the national team in the FIBA World Cup. His performances in both the NBA and international competitions have highlighted his scoring ability and versatility on the court.
Won NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2021
Played for Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers
Represented Philippines in FIBA World Cup
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