Ever since he debuted in the NBA, Jordan Clarkson’s impressive performances have established him as a young and talented basketball player. The American point guard of Filipino heritage, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, is proud to be the only Filipino in the NBA after Raymond Townsend, who played from 1978-1982.
Early Life and Rise to Fame
Jordan Clarkson was born on June 7, 1992 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Jordan’s parents named him after NBA legend Michael Jordan and he was nicknamed “J”. As a child, his favorite game was soccer. He played soccer, hoop, and ran track and field including the 400, 200, and 100 meters. But given his early exposure to the world of basketball – thanks to his father; Jordan turned to basketball in high school.
He grew up in San Antonio and attended Karen Wagner High School, Texas. In his senior year as a player for the school team, he averaged 18.9 points per game and was named the 2010 San Antonio High School Player of the Year as well as the 2010 Faith Seven Game MVP.
Jordan Clarkson began attending the University of Tulsa in 2010, where he won first-team All-Conference USA honors. Two years later, he transferred to the University of Missouri, where he was selected as a second-team All-SEC and earned an Arts & Science degree.
In June 2014, Clarkson was selected in the NBA draft as the Washington Wizards’ 46th pick. However, he made his NBA professional debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2014-15 season after being traded from the Wizards on draft night. In July 2016, he was re-signed by the Lakers as part of a four-year contract extension for $50 million throughout the period.
In his 273 games with the Los Angeles Lakers, he averaged 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Known for scoring off the bench, Jordan Clarkson is currently playing for his third NBA franchise after being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in February 2018 alongside other big shots including LeBron James.Jordan Clarkson Parents (mother)
Jordan Clarkson is the son of Annette Davis and Mike Clarkson. Although Clarkson was born and raised in the United States, he is ethnically mixed. While his mother is Filipino from Angeles, Pampanga, his father was an African American who served as the Human Resources Manager for the Air Force Personnel Center. Mike Clarkson is also a basketball coach and helped shape Jordan’s career by introducing him to the basketball world at a young age. However, Jordan was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother after his parents divorced.
He has a stepmother Janie Clarkson. His brother Bear Clarkson shares the same interests and plays college basketball at Harris-Stowe State University.
His girlfriend
Jordan Clarkson had an interesting relationship history with women in a list that includes various celebrities. Although some of these relationships are unconfirmed rumours, it is believed that he was dating supermodel Chanel Iman in 2015, model Chantel Jeffries in 2016, television personality and model Kendall Jenner in 2017, actress Bella Thorne in 2017 and more recently model Hailey Baldwin dated .
Jordan Clarkson’s Salary and Net Worth
In his young and burgeoning NBA career, JordanClarkson has had an exciting experience and contracts from various transfers/trades. With his current contract, Jordan earns $12 million and his projected salary is $13 million in 2019 and $13 million in 2020. He has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
Altitude and other facts about Jordan
1st height
Like most professional athletes, Point Guard Clarkson has an athletic physique. He stands at 6 feet 5 inches (198 cm) and weighs 194 pounds. His body measurements are; Chest – 109 cm, arms / biceps – 37 cm and waist – 84 cm.
2. He is proud of his Filipino heritage
Clarkson, who holds dual citizenship in the USPhilippines and US, is proud of his Filipino heritage. In 2014, he teamed with compatriot Jeremy Lin, who is Asian-American, to form the first Asian seed in NBA history. Working with brands like Nike and NBA Cares, Jordan has hosted basketball training camps in the Philippines and other Asian countries. In 2015, he also expressed interest in playing with the Philippines men’s national basketball team. A schedule conflict between LA Lakers training camp and the Philippines national team’s playoff schedule prevented that possibility.
3. Philanthropic Efforts
The San Antonio native is involved in philanthropic causes. He has a foundation called the JC Cares Foundation that works on projects to support low-income communities. They also work with cancer foundations and other charities.
4. He’s Fashion Inclined
Clarkson once participated in photo shoots for Big Shot designer Fendi in Italy.
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