Ranking The Los Angeles Lakers’ 5 Best Players After One Month

4. Jordan Clarkson

I don’t think the Lakers knew what they were getting when they spent a second-round pick on Jordan Clarkson in 2014. At this point, they have been pleasantly surprised by the results of their selection of the Missouri product.

While he may never be a superstar, Clarkson has given the Lakers much more than they could have ever asked for. He’s one of the most reliable players on this roster, and a productive presence whether he’s starting or coming off the bench.

As we’ve seen this season, Clarkson has excelled in his bench role. Although he hasn’t been the go-to scoring option, he’s putting up outstanding numbers and building on what was an impressive sophomore campaign. Just ask his 15.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game.

My only concern is that he’s already nearing his ceiling as an NBA player. We’ve never really seen a superstar performance from Clarkson. It appears as though he’ll always be an exceptional role player, and not much else.

Regardless, every NBA team needs role players. Clarkson is an outstanding one, and it only cost the Lakers a second-round pick to bring him aboard.