The New York Knicks are off to a roaring start in the 2025–26 season, opening with back-to-back wins and looking every bit like a team ready to make noise in the East. Their latest victory came against the Boston Celtics, a convincing performance that felt like a statement. But amid the usual stars, one of the night’s most underrated storylines came from Jordan Clarkson — and not for his scoring.

Known mostly for his instant-offense ability, Clarkson made his mark on the other side of the ball.

A new role, a new impact

Clarkson only scored six points in 16 minutes during the Knicks’ 105-95 win over Boston, but his energy and defensive focus jumped off the screen. He added three rebounds, a block, and several critical stops — the kind of quiet, momentum-swinging plays that don’t always m

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