After three seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Jordan Clarkson’s head has to be spinning. Billed as a combo guard coming out of college, his ability to switch between two positions is a blessing for a Lakers team in need of flexibility, but it’s also caused his role to shift dramatically from one season to the next.
The Lakers purchased the 46th pick in the 2014 draft from the Washington Wizards for $1.8 million, which was then a fairly hefty price for a pick in that range. They used it to select Clarkson, and after showing some flashes early, in January of 2015, he made Los Angeles look brilliant for making the move.