Clarkson in a slump?

[HermanG]

Jordan Clarkson numbers for this season are ugly. Lowest points per game in 6 years (despite a prominent starting role), Lower-than-THT TS at 48.1% and BY FAR team high 3.8 turnovers per game. Those two things (scoring and ball security) are supposed to be his strenghts. So if he doesnt have them, what does he bring?

I would claim that if Clarkson had just played to his average level, we would be 3-3 or 4-2 (we for sure win the Magic game where JC shot 5/20 and had 6 TO in 37 minutes + maybe the Nuggets game where JC had more turnovers than points in 34 minutes). Wont speculate on the other losses but our guards have been setting a bad tone and we have fallen behind early and by a lot in those.

So is 6 games too few to call a slump? When is the right time to make a change? And most importantly, if the guards are playing the hunger games then why is Jordan winning the minutes in that game?

 

[FrenchJazzFa]

I don't think JC got any slump yet . His quality remain the same unfortunatly balanced with the same weak points he got during his career. 6 games too few for having an opinion for me.
And i also don't see who is better than him in the rotation? THT is a poor shooter, Sexton is not better for me and Keyonte is learning. JC when hot can make you win a game almost by himself with 2 or 3 crazy moves. We don't have much players with this quality ( Lauri and JC for me). So i do understand why he got the crutch min.

 

[Agent#00]

I blame the groupie tour bus

 

[Park Bites]

I would like to add that his body language on the court is not the best.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Clarkson has had hot and cold streaks every since we got him, so this isn't new or concerning. It does feel like some of the playmaking he flashed last year has regressed a little, but it's still early

Ultimately I see Clarkson as a guy that will shoot you out of some games in the regular season, but makes up for it by being a guy who can win you a game in the playoffs.

 

[mdalby]

He needs to lock himself in a gym and only work on his handle and his passing. I wish there was a metric for unforced TOs. I swear he has to be top 5 NBA for unforced TOs.

I think all the TOs add to his frustration and mental state and it impacts his shooting.

 

[Jaymz]

We need more threat from other players. If JC our only , it won’t be too hopeful. Makes it easier to guard him


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[Park Bites]

I have soured alot on Clarkson. I keep telling myself it is because of the world cup. He is just tired.

Maybe he just needs a few weeks off with a mysterious illness.

Except the inseason tournament is starting.

 

[Jazzmix]

Shooting slump from behind the arc is one thing. But it's more concerning that he struggles to get to his spots in the paint and score from there. He is forcing the things a lot.

 

[cowhide]

I think he is a 6th man and not a starter. Plus playing basketball this Summer could have taken a toll on him. Who knows but he needs to play better if the Jazz want to make the playoffs.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Lack of spacing on the floor is probably a factor for our guards having a hard time creating off the dribble. Teams are hedging off of Collins and THT, as well as not guarding Kessler outside of 7 feet.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Lack of spacing on the floor is probably a factor for our guards having a hard time creating off the dribble. Teams are hedging off on Collins and THT, as well as not guarding Kessler outside of 7 feet.

All of this was expected and discussed in depth ages ago.

Yet Ainge did nothing over the summer to improve the situation.

Wonder why?