Jordan Clarkson is a Filipino-American basketball player currently playing as a combo guard with the Utah Jazz. Born in Tampa, Florida, to Mike Clarkson and Annette Tullao Davis, Clarkson attended Karen Wagner High School in San Antonio. His college career spanned two institutions: Tulsa from 2010 to 2012 and Missouri from 2013 to 2014.
In the 2014 NBA draft, Clarkson was selected in the second round with the 46th overall pick by the Washington Wizards, who swiftly traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers on draft night in exchange for cash considerations. From the moment he entered the league, he established himself as a prolific scorer, who can shoot from anywhere on the court. Throughout a nine-year career, Clarkson played with the Lakers, Cavaliers, and currently, the Jazz.
Clarkson is known for being an offensive star, with the ability to make tough shots. He can knock off the dribble and pull up shots at will and this makes him a threat on any given possession. He also tends to score on some acrobatic layups.
In addition to his NBA exploits, Clarkson has represented the Philippines on the national level. In the 2023 FIBA World Cup, he played five games for the Philippines, averaging an impressive 26.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.2 blocks in 36 minutes of playing time.
Jordan Clarkson Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $23,487,629 | - | $23,487,629 | - | $23,487,629 |
| 2024-25 | $14,092,577 | $14,092,577 | $14,092,577 | ||
| 2025-26 | $14,285,714 | $14,285,714 | $14,285,714 |
How much is Jordan Clarkson getting paid?
Clarkson is set to earn $23,487,629 for the 2023/24 season. He agreed to a four-year contract with Utah, worth $51,520,000 guaranteed. This contract ends after the 2023/24 NBA season.
However, Clarkson and Utah Jazz have already agreed upon a new two-year, $28,378,291 contract extension with guaranteed money.
How much does Jordan Clarkson make in a minute?
Clarkson’s makes around $44.68 in a minute. His salary for the 2023/24 season is $23,487,629 which when divided by the number of minutes in one year - 525,600 minutes - yields Clarkson approximately $44.68 per minute.
Jordan Clarkson Career Earnings
In his drama-filled nine-year career, Clarkson has earned approximately $87 million, up until the end of the 2022/23 season. Considering his new contract, he will earn approx. $139 million by the end of 2025/26 season.
What are the terms of Jordan Clarkson’s contract?
Clarkson’s current contract has a player option for the 2023/24 NBA season which he has already exercised. His new extension with the Jazz is a straightforward two-year deal without any terms.
How much of the Jordan Clarkson Contract is guaranteed?
Clarkson’s entire four-year, $51,520,000 contract was guaranteed. His new deal worth $28,378,291 is also fully guaranteed.
Jordan Clarkson Contract History
These are all the contracts that Jordan Clarkson has signed in his career till now.
August 25, 2014
Jordan Clarkson signed a two-year, $1.35 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
July 7, 2016
Clarkson agreed to sign a four-year, $50 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
November 23, 2020
He signed a four-year $51.52 million contract with the Utah Jazz.
July 7, 2023
Clarkson signed a two-year $28.37 million contract extension with the Utah Jazz.
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FAQs
A. Jordan Clarkson hails from Tampa, Florida, United States.
A. Jordan Clarkson has played for three NBA teams so far in his career.
A. Jordan Clarkson’s height is 6 '3 " and his weight is 87 kg (194 lbs).
A. Jordan Clarkson was drafted in 2014 into the NBA.
A. In the 2022/23 season, Jordan Clarkson averaged 20.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in 61 games.
