The Utah Jazz got off to a red-hot start this season and, for a while, were the best team in the West.
This was surprising to just about everyone, who expected the team to be tanking this season after all the moves they made in the summer.
The team has definitely slid down the ranking in the West lately and are now the 8th team with a 16-14 record.
Their record might not still be stellar but their roster is.
Jordan Clarkson has some special creativity as a scorer…just one example from last night pic.twitter.com/fFIha9OHKG
— NBA University (@NBA_University) December 14, 2022
One of the best heroes of the Jazz is Jordan Clarkson, who has won the admiration of millions because of his hard work, smooth skills, and chilled personality.
All of that was on display Tuesday night, as he made his way through the defense of the New Orleans Pelicans with a wild, behind-the-back, stretched lay-up that somehow found the basket.
For years now, Clarkson has been an unsung player among the league and this is one example of why.
Promotion From Sixth Man
Clarkson was voted the 2020-21 Sixth Man of the Year, showing just how valuable he is coming off the bench.
But since then, his role within the Jazz has grown even more and he is now starting in every game for the team.
There have been a lot of changes for Utah over the last few months, from the head coach to the majority of the team.
But Clarkson has been the most reliable and solid aspect of the team.
The man doesn’t ever seem to get very heated or distracted, he is constantly laser-focused on the game and playing to the best of his abilities.
And when he shines, he shines very brightly.
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