Ah! The old days!
Former Filipino guard and 20/21 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson, who once graced the court, is reportedly having trouble finding a new home.
A reporter from an American sports media outlet commented on the Utah Jazz’s trade move and expressed the opinion that Jordan Clarkson will no longer play in the NBA.
Utah currently has a number of its starting players on the trade list, including Lauri Markkanen, and Jordan Clarkson, who struggled last year.
Unlike before when his average score was over 20 points, Clarkson’s decline in skill, which is now averaging in the 10s for the first time, is not simply due to poor performance.
His 3-point shooting percentage, which was considered a strength last season, was in the 20% range, and his field goal percentage also recorded a career-low 41.3%.
Also, Utah has young guards like Keyonte George and Ajayji Collier, aside from Jordan Clarkson, so it seems they have no interest in Clarkson’s future.
Of course, since he is not a player on the verge of being traded, he could become a trade target if he shows a resurgent performance at the beginning of the season.
Also, once the season starts, there may be teams that consider Clarkson, who has decent scoring ability, a target due to unexpected injuries or a decline in power.
Jordan Clarkson has also played for South Korea on the national team, having represented the Philippines at the 2018 Asian Games.
At that time, Korea’s solid defense blocked Clarkson and won against the Philippines. This time, Clarkson showed his scoring machine side and struggled by scoring 25 points.
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have confirmed their move to reorganize the team by releasing Bazley and Lofton, and now, with the issue of trading Westbrook surfacing, there is talk of them aiming for another championship.
The Utah Jazz are stretching their legs to create a sensation in the 24/25 season, and expectations are high for the power they will gain from the departures of Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen.
