Jordan Clarkson Facts In the 2014 NBA draft, Clarkson was picked as the 46th overall pick by Washington Wizards. Wizards traded him to Los Angeles Lakers on draft night. In July 2016, he was re-signed by Los Angeles Lakers on a $50 million contract that was spread over 4 years.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – NBA official Karl Lane assessed Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson a technical foul after the sixth man shoved him during a play in Utah’s game against the Phoenix Suns.
The Jazz hosted the Suns at Vivint Arena on Thursday, December 31.
With 10:58 left in the second quarter, Clarkson stole an inbound pass by the Suns and lost control of the possession because of Lane’s position on the court.
Jordan Clarkson got a tech after shoving an official. pic.twitter.com/y1TQwAxv7t
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 1, 2021
Frustrated by the turnover, Clarkson shoved Lane and was immediately given a technical foul.
Fortunately for the Jazz and Clarkson, the guard was not ejected from the game.
Jordan Clarkson has an opportunity to get a steal, runs into the ref, and ends up shoving him after.
Jazz fans are mad he got a tech, he's probably lucky he didn't get tossed.
Might still get a fine.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 1, 2021
At the time of the call, the Jazz owned a 24-23 advantage.
After Suns guard Chris Paul buried the technical free throw, the Suns and Jazz were tied at 24 apiece.
Utah’s game against Phoenix is broadcast on NBA TV, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.