Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Ian Clark:

Player Profile

  • Nationality: American
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Wingspan: 6’7″ (201 cm)
  • Weight: 175 lbs (79 kg)
  • Height: 6’3″ (191 cm)
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • Draft: Undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft
  • Age: Born March 7, 1991
  • College: Belmont University
  • High School: Germantown High School (Germantown, Tennessee, USA)
  • Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
  • Championship Rings:
    • 1 NBA Championship (Golden State Warriors, 2017)
  • Siblings: Has one brother, Chris Clark
  • Teams Played For:
    • Utah Jazz (NBA, USA)
    • Denver Nuggets (NBA, USA)
    • Golden State Warriors (NBA, USA)
    • New Orleans Pelicans (NBA, USA)
    • Xinjiang Flying Tigers (CBA, China)
    • Adelaide 36ers (NBL, Australia)
    • Sydney Kings (NBL, Australia)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Ian Clark’s player archetype is that of a combo guard and floor-spacing scorer, a polished backcourt piece whose value comes from perimeter shooting, secondary creation, and smart off-ball movement. At 6-foot-3 and roughly 175-180 pounds, he had decent size for a guard but not overwhelming physicality, so his defensive role was typically to stay attached to perimeter assignments, compete within team structure, and avoid mistakes rather than anchor a defence with length or power. Offensively, he fit best as a shooting guard who could also handle some point guard duties, giving lineups a reliable catch-and-shoot threat, an efficient pull-up option, and a steady decision-maker who could keep the ball moving. His college résumé at Belmont, where he finished as a decorated scorer and defensive award winner, supports that two-way guard profile, while his NBA career reinforced his identity as a rotation scorer who could heat up quickly without needing to dominate possessions. Overall, Clark’s play style was controlled, skilled, and efficient, built around shot-making, composure, and complementary guard play rather than high-usage star creation. (NBA)

Notes:

  • Similar players to Ian Clark include Mikal Bridges and Lou Williams.
  • Ian Clark spent most of his 20s playing in the NBA (2013-2021). Since 2022, Clark has played basketball in the NBL. While in the NBL, Clark has played for the Sydney Kings, Adelaide 36ers, and Melbourne United. Clark won an NBA championship in 2017 with the Golden State Warriors playing with Steph Curry. Clark also won an NBL championship in 2022 playing for the Sydney Kings.
  • Anytime the Australian Basketball League can sign a player who won an NBA Championship with Steph Curry, they should do it. Clark has been great for the NBL. He also led Melbourne United to the NBL grand final game in 2024 but they narrowly lost to the Tasmania Jackjumpers.
  • Ian Clark is a very good outside shooter with textbook mechanics. Clark is capable of driving to the basket and tends to finish with finesse rather than strength. This supports his strengths which include often finishing with a light touch around the rim. Clark can shoot well from inside and outside, including off the dribble.

Sources:

NBA.com — Ian Clark
Belmont Bruins — Ian Clark – 2012-13 – Men’s Basketball
Belmont Bruins — Ian Clark (2021) – Hall of Fame
Belmont Bruins — Belmont to Retire Jersey of Men’s Basketball Legend Ian Clark