Lakers rumors: Five reasons to start Jordan Clarkson at point guard
By Keith Rivas
He’s got the stamina
One issue that can immediately affect a team is if their starting point guard doesn’t have what it takes to put in minutes. Not only that, but put those minutes to work and good use during every game.
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Despite the role off the bench, Clarkson actually saw more minutes per game than anyone else in purple and gold. According to statistics from Real GM, Clarkson clocked in 29.2 minutes per game.
It would be great to see him be a bigger part of the young core, as he’s still just 24.
He got more playing time on average per game than Rajon Rondo, the starting point guard for the Chicago Bulls. Chicago found a way into the playoffs thanks in a large part to what the team was able to do with a point guard who knows what they’re doing.
The two situations between the Bulls and Lakers are much different, but the focus point is that the Lakers need someone that works best for them. Giving him more minutes will see how he handles those responsibilities, and the team can move forward from there.
If they don’t give him a shot, they’ll likely use him just as much off the bench, if not more.