Jordan Clarkson’s No. 6 Lakers lineage unfolds as a brand-new, concise ballad: rookie year promise, a pivotal trade that sent him toward Cleveland, a Sixth Man of the Year stint with Utah, and an upcoming Knicks chapter. The arc highlights a scoring guard whose value hinges on role and minutes, making him a volatile but compelling fantasy asset.

The story situates Clarkson within a Lakers heritage that includes legendary names, while tracing how his career evolution—off-ball scoring bursts and occasional starting bursts—could translate to fantasy production with New York this season.