Jordan Clarkson’s Viral Moment Highlights Knicks’ Bench Struggles

NEW YORK, New York – Jordan Clarkson, guard for the New York Knicks, went viral after a humorous reaction to fouling out during a game against the Brooklyn Nets on November 9, 2025. The Knicks defeated the Nets, 134-98, at Madison Square Garden, securing their sixth consecutive home victory.

Clarkson played for 18 minutes, scoring 11 points and contributing two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Despite his positive contributions, he was visibly frustrated after fouling out with six minutes remaining in the game. He was captured on camera crumpling up a stat sheet belonging to teammate Josh Hart, which drew laughter from Hart and their other teammates.

“Yeah, he’s always on me,” Clarkson said about Hart, chuckling when asked about the incident. “But nah, he made me laugh. I was kind of upset, but he got me right.” This lighthearted moment quickly spread across social media, showcasing Clarkson’s mixture of competitiveness and humor.

Clarkson’s minutes have decreased significantly this season compared to his previous average of 26 minutes last year. Currently, he is averaging 16.3 minutes per game with the Knicks. Despite the limited playing time, Clarkson is finding his rhythm, averaging 12.0 points and shooting an efficient 57.6% from the field this month.

Knicks head coach Mike Brown has opted to use his bench players more this season, a strategic change from the previous regime under coach Tom Thibodeau, who was criticized for overplaying starters. Under Brown, the Knicks are currently ranked third in the Eastern Conference standings.

Looking ahead, the Knicks will face the Memphis Grizzlies, amid ongoing speculation surrounding guard Ja Morant‘s future with his team. With increasing tension reportedly existing between Morant and his coach, the NBA community is watching closely as trade speculation arises.