![]() ![]() Frankly, it seems like Sixth Man is biased almost entirely toward scoring output now. It’s easy to only look at Clarkson’s scoring average and assume he’s the best bench player in the league this year. Since winning games defines good teams and subsequently good players, it’s arguable that both Brunson and Hardaway are more important to Dallas than Clarkson is to Utah. Brunson checks in with 4.5 win shares, second only to Luka Doncic on the Mavericks. ![]() Hardaway and Brunson aren’t in the same league as Ingles when it comes to win shares, but they both fair better than Clarkson. He clocks in at 6.8, second only to Rudy Gobert on the Jazz. Ingles sports an impressive win share, an estimate of the number of wins contributed by a player, according to Basketball-Reference. Boring down further into advanced stats, the case for Ingles only grows. It’s not surprising that these two are at the front of the pack of Sixth Man candidates given their play and the Jazz’s record. Ingles dishes 4.7 assists per game to go along with 12.3 points and 3.6 rebounds. He’s shooting better than Clarkson-49.9% overall and 46.5% on three-pointers-and never lets the ball stick. He is again having a season that further cements him as Utah’s “glue guy.” There’s nothing he can’t do on the court. If there’s anyone who can give Clarkson a run for his money, according to many league prognosticators at least, it’s likely Ingles. In his last 10 games, Clarkson is averaging 18.9 points on 39.8% shooting and 32.9% on three-pointers. He’s picked his scoring up recently, but he’s shooting worse. He’s hitting 41.7% of his shots and 34.4% from long range. His shooting numbers could be better, though. This season, he’s averaging 17.6 points, four rebounds and 2.5 assists. After bouncing around the league, he’s thriving with the Jazz. Since early on, it seemed like the award was Clarkson’s to lose. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The game was played without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) give each other high fives during a NBA game between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers on Februat STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. Wagering not permitted on athletes on the roster of any Iowa College Teams or their opponents.LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Utah Jazz Guard Jordan Clarkson (00) and Utah Jazz Forward Joe Ingles. ![]() Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-BETSOFF or visit. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply.
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