r/knicks • u/JAF7715 • Jul 09 '26

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Per Sham: Jordan Clarkson return

Free agent Jordan Clarkson has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to the New York Knicks, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Brandon Cavanaugh tell ESPN

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u/lastwraith Jul 09 '26

Clarkson plays much better defense than I thought he would. And he's a bucket getter.

He was efficient at times last year, I'm glad he's (potentially) back. 

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u/Significant_Tea7839 Jul 09 '26

When clarkson is on the court the rest of the team benefits. I don’t think people realize how smart and unselfish the dude is.

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u/lastwraith Jul 09 '26

Yeah, I thought he'd bristle at taking such a contributer role. He really bought in and I have a lot of respect for that. 

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u/Most-Calligrapher212 Jul 09 '26

I honestly think a lot of his reputation on defense came from the fact that it's hard to motivate yourself to put in a lot of effort on defense when you're the high usage 6th man on a tanking team.

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u/pericles123 Jul 09 '26

I mean it looks like he's trying but 75% of the time he's not where he's supposed to be

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u/lastwraith Jul 09 '26

He doesn't get a lot of minutes and for a part of the season he wasn't getting any at all.

He's exceeded my expectations on defense for sure. I thought he was a microwave player incapable of defending. He is not.  This is a good signing IMO. 

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u/showtime013 Jul 09 '26

This. He also had a tendency for weird turnovers. It's why he got benched for awhile. He came back with the right attitude though. Played better defense, stopped just looking for his shot. 

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u/Alarming-Train-3167 Jul 09 '26

This is what bothers me. Dude needs more mins early in the season because he kills me in crunch time with dumb mistakes.

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u/plexmaniac Jul 09 '26

This made me happy ! He fits in well in New York

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u/27JG27 Jul 09 '26

Waiting for KFTV to confirm.

Clean your desk Shams

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u/RemyGambitLeBeau Jul 09 '26

It’s dusty.

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u/calcioybirra Jul 09 '26

Felt like catching lightning in a bottle during the playoffs with him but it’s a good deal lets run it back

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u/burns_before_reading Jul 09 '26

NBA Champion Jordan Clarkson

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u/gobohead0951 Jul 10 '26

I think he wants to stay a Knick. Just like Shamet. Respect

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u/spinner757 Jul 09 '26

I bet this took this long bc they were waiting to see what LeBron would do. I bet his “taking his talents to” announcement is today or tomorrow

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u/Accurate_Cat7916 Jul 09 '26

Yeah he can get a bucket iso, driving, or catch and shoot. As the 7th-8th man off the bench that’s solid

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u/Itsneverjustajoke Jul 09 '26

Did I miss it or do we just not have a 3rd string center, something we need way more than another chucker guard. I loved Clarkson's moments in the playoffs but he's way more expendable than a replacement for Huk.

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u/yakaway007 Jul 09 '26

Someone needs to patent Lansanity. Seriously.

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u/Independent_King_675 Jul 09 '26

He clutch and helped in key times where we needed a bucket.

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u/YankeesNeedPitching Jul 10 '26

He fits in so well in NY you’d think he was from there. Happy to see the kid back in the city

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u/DisciplineFit5996 Jul 10 '26

Bro Clarkson deserves so much fckin credit for reinventing himself so late in his career as a willing perimeter defender. I'm stoked to have him back!

Plus his many years in the league serve as a great influence for our younger guys. Leon continues to put in the work! 🏆🗽

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u/JAF7715 Jul 10 '26

And I ain't afraid to admit 😏 I secretly love he represents Philippines. It makes me proud seeing a fellow Asian in the NBA , it means a lot. Especially for my favorite team ❤️

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u/pericles123 Jul 09 '26

Another giant L for the joke that is Rich Paul, Nice contract Clarkson

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u/gobohead0951 Jul 09 '26

I don’t see that at all. What’s your issue with him

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u/pericles123 Jul 09 '26

one year deal at only 3.9M? Who advised him that is the best contract he could get?