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Lakers: Best and Worst Case Scenario For Jordan Clarkson Next Season

By Jeremy Rucker

Mar 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) runs down court after a three point basket in the second half of the game against the Orlando Magic at Staples Center. The Lakers won 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) runs down court after a three point basket in the second half of the game against the Orlando Magic at Staples Center. The Lakers won 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Best Case Scenario

Arguably the biggest reason for Clarkson’s success in the NBA is the emergence of his three-point jumper. Despite shooting a woeful 28.1 percent from behind the arc in his lone season at Missouri, Clarkson has been mostly reliable from downtown over his first two years in the league.

In a best case scenario, Clarkson will continue to build upon the strides he’s made as a shooter and become a legitimate spot up threat from the perimeter, all while improving on the defensive end as well.

This season, he’ll look to increase his percentage for the third consecutive year. Considering the work he’s put in thus far and the likely increase in three point opportunities he’ll receive from Luke Walton fast-paced offense, he’s certainly on track to do so.

After shooting a pedestrian 31.4 percent during his rookie campaign, he bumped up his accuracy to 34.7 percent last season, right around the league average of 35.4 percent per Basketball-Reference.

There is every reason to believe this positive trend will continue, especially after a video surfaced of him nailing 15, yes 15, consecutive deep threes during one of his offseason workouts.

Remember, the Lakers had a league-worst 31.7 percent three-point shooting average last season, making Clarkson’s respectable percentage a bit more impressive. Having dealt with a disjointed offense and no real role in a crowded backcourt, there’s really only room for him to improve as an all-around NBA player.

With the huge shooting void left by Kobe Bryant, he’ll being seeing his fair share of shots. Add the perks of playing alongside a more aggressive and mature D’Angelo Russell, and you’ve certainly got a recipe for success.

Next: Worst Case Scenario

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