Jordan Clarkson and the Los Angeles Lakers quickly agreed upon a four-year, $50 million deal in the offseason.

"It felt really good just to get it done early so I could get back to my offseason workouts and start preparing with my team for the upcoming season," said Clarkson. "That was probably the best part about it. At the same time, staying in LA and bringing this franchise back to what it was is important to me."

Clarkson also talked about how it will be different without Kobe Bryant.

It’s going to feel different, but at the same time, we’re beginning our own paths now. There is definitely going to be something missing with him being gone, even throughout the entire NBA. Everyone is so used to seeing Kobe in that Lakers jersey. It’s definitely going to be different but we will get through it."

Clarkson is looking forward to playing for Luke Walton and was asked how he's been working on adapting his game to the new head coach's system.

"Just being able to do more behind the three-point line. Also getting stronger in terms of finishing at the basket with contact. A big focus for me is expanding my game and being able to go off-the-dribble more. I know we’re going to be in a more uptempo and free system. I’m just trying to prepare as much as I can for that."