Jordan Clarkson is a Filipino-American basketball player. He has a brother named Bear Clarkson. He was a basketball player in high school before pursuing a career as a disc jockey (DJ). The younger Clarkson is the half-brother of his stepmother, Janie Clarkson. On the other hand, Jordon’s mother Annette and Janie have been on great terms since the beginning. The Clarkson brothers have a strong friendship and are often seen celebrating together. Bear considers his older brother a role model and a source of inspiration. Jordan Taylor Clarkson is an NBA player for the Utah Jazz. He played basketball at Tulsa for two seasons before transferring to Missouri.
The Washington Wizards selected him in the 2014 NBA draft and then traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers. Furthermore, before joining the Utah Jazz in 2019, the 2015 NBA All-Rookie First Team member spent a season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Clarkson was selected as the 2021 NBA Sixth Player of the Year while playing for the Jazz.
Who is Bear Clarkson?
Bear Clarkson is the younger brother of NBA player Jordan Clarkson. He is the eldest child of his father and Janie, his stepmother. The Clarkson brothers grew up in their hometown and graduated from Karen Wagner High School. Clarkson also played basketball for the Wagner Varsity Basketball team in San Antonio, Texas. Clarkson, a junior, was the point guard for Wagner High School’s varsity basketball team for three years, from 2011 to 2013. While his brother pursued a professional basketball career, he landed a job as a radio jockey in Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, Clarkson studied business administration at Harris-Stowe State University. Jordan’s sibling has recently progressed in their modeling and acting professions. He currently works as a DJ operator, according to his Instagram. DJ Bear is now establishing himself as a professional and has found his musical identity. He often travels the country, presenting music at events such as concerts and nightclubs.
The brotherhood of Clarkson Jordan and Bear Clarkson
Between working in clubs, recording music and visiting his family in Texas, the young man manages to attend his brothers’ NBA games. Bear looks up to Jordan not only as a brother, but as a father figure. As a family supporter, the NBA player always took on all the responsibilities. He looked after his younger brother because their father had a rare type of cancer in the lower back. In an interview, when asked about his relationship with his older brother, Bear explained his relationship with Jordan and commented,
“You see, he’s not just my brother. He was a significant role model for me when I was younger. He was always a father figure to me, whether in college or later in life. I never imagined we would make it this far after leaving San Antonio. Growing up was not easy.”
In addition, the younger Clarkson recalled his childhood and said:
“Now that everyone is paying attention to us, he (Jordan) has signed with the Lakers and is living the dream life.” We never imagined that life would be like this.”
Bear enjoys spending time with his famous sibling and posing with him for Instagram photos. He is also extremely close to his niece, Callie Clarkson, the only child of Jordan from the Los Angeles Lakers.
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