Jordan Clarkson Sees Opportunity with New York Knicks

As Manila's Jordan Clarkson prepares to start his new chapter with the New York Knicks, he's excited to connect with the sizable Filipino community in the city. Clarkson, fresh from a buyout agreement with the Utah Jazz, has found a deep sense of pride in the energy and passion of the Knicks' fanbase. He's eager to bring his skills to the bench, which struggled last season, averaging just 21.7 points per game.

Key Takeaways:

• Clarkson aims to give the Knicks the offensive punch they need from the bench, leveraging his Sixth Man of the Year award-winning skills.
• He averaged 16.2 points on 40.8 percent shooting from the field and 36.2 percent from three, as well as 3.7 assists and 3.2 rebounds in his last season with Utah.
• The Knicks' bench was dead last in bench points per game last campaign, and Clarkson's entry is expected to address this issue.
• Clarkson will become a part of the over 250,000 Pinoys living in New York City, which presents a unique opportunity for him to engage with his community and "play with pride and know it's bigger than yourself and this team."
• He highlighted the importance of confidence, love, and embracing the city's pride when playing for the Knicks.

Statistics:

• Clarkson averaged 16.2 points per game in his last season with Utah (2022).
• He shot 40.8 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from three in the same season.
• Clarkson also contributed 3.7 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game last season.
• The Knicks' bench averaged 21.7 points per game last campaign, ranking last in the league.
• Over 250,000 Pinoys reside in New York City.

Sources:

• Gala, B. (n.d.). Jordan Clarkson exchanges warm words for indigenous Pinoy culture. Retrieved from [Source URL not available]
• Manila -- Fil-Am NBA star Jordan Clarkson looks excitedly forward to starting a new chapter with the New York Knicks while connecting with the sizable Filipino community in the Big Apple.