Clarkson and Brown Trade Praise as Knicks Bench Steps Up
On November 3, Jordan Clarkson praised Knicks coach Mike Brown after Brown called him the best teammate he had coached. Clarkson has contributed in recent games as New York’s reserves fill in while starters struggle.
Jordan Clarkson returned the praise Mike Brown gave him after New York’s victory over Brooklyn at the Garden. Speaking after practice on November 3, Clarkson said Brown had done an effective job bringing the group together and getting players to commit to a shared goal of winning.
Brown had described Clarkson as the best teammate he had coached. He pointed to the veteran’s willingness to accept a changing role, stay ready when called upon and help connect and encourage teammates.
Clarkson was a healthy scratch against Detroit on October 27, but has played well over the Knicks’ past three games. His recent contributions come as bench players have stepped up while the starting lineup has struggled. Brown praised Clarkson for remaining engaged even when he is not playing.
Josh Hart was listed as questionable for New York’s November 4 game against the Chicago Bulls because of soreness in his right ankle. He also missed the team’s preseason finale with the same issue and missed time last season after spraining that ankle.
Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson said his appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit was enjoyable. He plays a detective in an episode scheduled to air November 5; Brunson is friends with the show’s star, Mariska Hargitay.