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Filipino-American basketball guard Jordan Clarkson is just staying ready for the New York Knicks, who moved to a win away from the NBA title.Knicks pulled off a historic comeback, tearing down a 29-point deficit to escape the San Antonio Spurs, 107-106, on Wednesday (U.S. time) at the Madison Square Garden.Despite seeing limited action in Game 4, Clarkson retains the same mindset -- staying locked in whenever his name or number is called.“Just staying prepared for the moment. Staying my same routine work. It hasn’t changed for me. Staying locked in. You know it’s been the same thing everyday. For all of us,” said Clarkson. “Just come here trying to make an impact when I get the opportunity. Stay with it.”<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/6/11/knicks-stage-epic-comeback-to-beat-spurs-one-win-from-nba-title-1147">READ: Knicks stage epic comeback to beat Spurs, one win from NBA title </a></div>Clarkson said it feels “different” to experience the NBA Finals now, 12 years into the league.He first reached the title stage when he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018, although they were swept by the Golden State Warriors.“Well, for me, I feel more prepared, being able to experience the finals at a young age, and now being 12 years in the league, definitely a different me, I&#x27;ve changed a lot, so definitely feels different,” he said.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/6/11/-resilient-knicks-on-brink-of-nba-title-after-record-rally-1439">READ: &#x27;Resilient&#x27; Knicks on brink of NBA title after record rally </a></div>With the stakes being high for both teams, the games being played has been extremely physical, Clarkson said this is an advantage for them.“Our thing has been physicality all year, that’s something that next game we’re definitely focusing on. They all come in playing physical, but that’s the game we like to play and we ready,” he said.The former Sixth Man of the Year said he remains open to playing for Gilas again.“I mean hopefully I have the opportunity to do that, compete for the country, represent again but definitely right now just focus on the playoffs and finishing the whole year. But if I get the opportunity go do that, I definitely want to,“ he said.NBA Finals action returns Saturday in San Antonio, Texas.

Filipino-American basketball guard Jordan Clarkson is just staying ready for the New York Knicks, who moved to a win away from the NBA title.

Filipino-American basketball guard Jordan Clarkson is just staying ready for the New York Knicks, who moved to a win away from the NBA title.

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Jordan Clarkson staying ready as Knicks move to win away from NBA title

Champ de Lunas,

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Published June 11, 2026 07:37 PM PHT

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