Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Search
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024 preseason
    • 2024-2025 regular season
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson To Participate In NBA’s All-Star Skills Challenge
Lakers News

Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson To Participate In NBA’s All-Star Skills Challenge

Corey Hansford
Published: 02/04/2016
2 Min Read
SHARE

In a season that has not gone according to plan for the Los Angeles Lakers, one major bright spot has been the improvement of second-year guard, Jordan Clarkson.

Many wondered whether Clarkson could improve on an impressive first season that saw him named to the All-Rookie First Team, but Clarkson has arguably been the team’s most consistent player this year.

Clarkson has already been tabbed to play in the Rising Stars Game along with D’Angelo Russell during All-Star Weekend, and he will also be taking part in the Taco Bell Skills Competition as well according to Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times:

Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson will take part in the Skills Challenge during All-Star weekend–dribbling, shooting, passing, etc.

— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) February 5, 2016

Clarkson is currently third on the Lakers in scoring at 15.2 points per game and is also contributing 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting a very respectable 44.1 percent from the field.

The Skills Competition could be a great showcase for Clarkson and he may arguably be one of the favorites going in. Clarkson has the ballhandling skills and has improved his shooting which is one place that many have struggled in previous years. He is also one of the fastest players in the NBA, so that should bode well for Clarkson’s chances to come out victorious.

This is the first time that the Skills Competition will feature big men as well as guards. Portland’s CJ McCollum, Houston’s Patrick Beverley, and Boston’s Isaish Thomas are the other guards along with Clarkson while Sacramento’s DeMarcus Cousins, Golden State’s Draymond Green, Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns, and New Orleans’ Anthony Davis round out the field.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Jordan ClarksonLos Angeles Lakers
ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?