Jordan Clarkson, the Filipino-American guard, revealed that the energy of Madison Square Garden and playing alongside his new teammates inspired him to sign with the New York Knicks.
After stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Utah Jazz, guard Jordan Clarkson has found a new home this offseason by signing with the New York Knicks.
Jordan Clarkson
Jordan Clarkson
Position: PG, SG
Age: 33
Height: 191 cm
Weight: 82 kg
Birth place: United States of America
Clarkson joined the storied franchise following a buyout with the Jazz and recently explained what drew him to New York.
"The arena [MSG], honestly," Clarkson said on The Roommates podcast hosted by his new teammates, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, per NYP. "Feeling the energy from the fans. Knowing they're going to let you have it if you're playing like s**t."
"But when you're playing great, it's all love. At the end of the day, I just want to feel the energy. Get to play with y'all."
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The American-Filipino guard, now 33, brings 11 years of NBA experience to the Knicks, making him the oldest and most seasoned player in the team's rotation. Last season with Utah, he averaged 16.2 points and 3.7 assists.
Since joining the Jazz six seasons ago, Clarkson has been one of the league's top bench scorers and earned the Sixth Man of the Year award in 2020–21.
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