Los Angeles Lakers: 50 Greatest Players in Lakers History (Updated 2023)
By Ed Schrenzel
Greatest Lakers of all time: 46- Jordan Clarkson
- 4 seasons, 273 games
- 14.3 points
- 2.9 assists per game
Although some readers may be surprised to see Clarkson’s name here, he achieved far more than what would be expected from the 46th pick in the draft.
JC ranks 25th all-time in average points per game for all Lakers (minimum 3 seasons), 11th among guards (despite averaging only 28 minutes a game) and 35th among all Lakers in total points.
The second-rounder emerged during his rookie season in 2014-15 as an excellent combo guard. He started most games the second half of that first season and for all 79 games his second year. Jordan then accepted a reserve role his next two seasons and garnered attention as one of the league’s best sixth-man.
In his nearly 4 years with the Lakers, Clarkson compiled remarkably consistent statistics in almost all categories. His overall scoring average only ranged from 11.9 to 15.5 a year. His assists, rebounds (3.3), shooting percentage (44%) and 3-point accuracy (33%) also strayed very little from year-to-year. He was a solid, steady backcourt contributor.
Clarkson is currently having an excellent season with Utah where he is a leading candidate for Sixth Man of the Year.