Jordan Clarkson Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 5 in |
Weight | 88 kg |
Date of Birth | June 7, 1992 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Jordan Clarkson is a Filipino-American professional basketball player who is best known for his career with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He used to play college basketball for two seasons with Tulsa before transferring to Missouri and has also been a part of teams like Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles D-Fenders, and Cleveland Cavaliers in the past. During the course of his career, Jordan has won numerous tournaments and has been the recipient of honors like NBA‘s “Sixth Man of the Year” and NBA‘s “Rookie of the Month”.
Born Name
Jordan Taylor Clarkson
Nick Name
Jordan

Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Tampa, Florida, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Jordan Clarkson went to the Karen Wagner High School in San Antonio. While studying in high school, he signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of Tulsa in November 2009.
In 2010, he started studying at the University of Tulsa. In May 2012, he decided to move to the University of Missouri. He redshirted his junior year and declared himself eligible for the NBA draft in March 2014, in process foregoing his final year college eligibility.
Occupation
Professional basketball player
Family
- Father – Mike Clarkson (Human resource manager for the Air Force Personnel Center)
- Mother – Annette Davis
- Siblings – Julian Clarkson (Younger Brother) (Harris-Stowe State University Alumnus)
- Others – Marcelina Tullao (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Jordan Clarkson is represented by Jeff Austin and Chris Emens of Octagon Sports Agency.
He was earlier represented by Excel Sports Management.
Position
Shooting Guard, Point Guard
Shirt Number
6
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 5 in or 196 cm
Weight
88 kg or 194 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jordan Clarkson has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
On his father’s side, he is of African American descent. Whereas, on his mother’s side, he has Filipino ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall height
- Athletic and lanky body
- Neatly trimmed hairdo
Measurements
His body specifications may be –
- Chest – 43 in or 109 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 14.5 in or 37 cm
- Waist – 33 in or 84 cm
Brand Endorsements
Jordan Clarkson has appeared in a TV commercial for the Philippines-based telecommunications brand, Smart Bro.
Best Known For
Being a star player for the Los Angeles Lakers. In his very first season with the franchise, he was included in the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
First Basketball Match
He made his professional NBA debut for Los Angeles Lakers in the 2014-15 season.
First TV Show
In July 2014, he made his first TV show appearance in the news sports show, Access Sportsnet: Los Angeles.
Personal Trainer
In the summer of 2015, Jordan worked with Lakers trainer Tim DiFrancesco to add muscles to his lean body. The team management wanted him to buff up so that he could deal with point guards in a better way.
DiFrancesco had him lifting lots of weight so that he could gain muscle quickly. They also got him performing a lot of sets and reps for the optimum results. The added benefit of him doing summer workout was that it made him a lot more explosive and fast on the court.
Jordan Clarkson Favorite Things
- Boxer – Floyd Mayweather Jr.
- Basketball Players – Lou Williams and Shaquille O’Neal
- Menswear Brand – Saint Laurent, Fear of God, Neil Barrett, Supreme, and Gucci
- NBA City to Shop – New York City
- Los Angeles Shopping Stores – Maxfield’s and Barneys
- Footwear – White low-top Saint Laurent sneakers, Vans Sneakers, Nike Cortez and the Jordan V’s with the all-black suede and metallic tongue
Source – Inquirer, Lakers Nation, Hype Beast
Jordan Clarkson Facts
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