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Lakers clear Jordan Clarkson to represent Philippines in FIBA Asia tournament

It sounds like the Lakers' second-year guard is going to represent the Philippines

Jordan Clarkson is expected to add on to his growing basketball resumé as the Los Angeles Lakers have cleared the young guard to play for the Philippines national team in FIBA play, reports Nick Gianco of Tempo. Clarkson was named to the 24-man roster for Gilas Pilipinas, but is still awaiting final word on whether FIBA will allow him to play for the national team. He was also waiting for word on whether or not the Lakers would allow him to extend his basketball activities outside of Los Angeles.