When the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Jordan Clarkson in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft not many people knew of him. Since then, Clarkson has been a bright spot for the team.
During his rookie campaign, he played very sparingly through the first half of the season but soon found himself starting at point guard for 38 games to end the season. During that time, he averaged 15.8 points and five assists per game which helped him earn NBA All-Rookie First Team honors. After a solid second season, the Lakers rewarded him with a new four-year contract worth $50 million dollars.