Back to the Utah Jazz Newsfeed

Shorthanded Again, Utah Ready For Houston

When Jordan Clarkson takes the court tonight, he will undoubtedly add to his legacy.

Already one of the premier players to come off the bench in NBA history, Clarkson will become a part of another sort of history.

For the second time in league history — the first being back on Oct. 28 when Utah and Houston played — two players with Filipino heritage will play in an NBA game together. Clarkson and Houston's Jalen Green, both of Filipino descent, are helping inspire a country driven by basketball.

"They love basketball," Clarkson said following Utah's 122-91 victory over Houston on Oct.