Jordan Clarkson is not just an excellent NBA player, but he is also a father. But he’s not just any dad; he’s a cool dad.

Jordan Clarkson is adored by people for a variety of reasons. He is an NBA player for the Utah Jazz. He represents the Philippines and competes for Gilas Pilipinas. And he’s a father. The Filipino-American player has a four-year-old daughter named Cali. We’ve seen glimpses of her on Jordan’s social media throughout the years, and we love seeing him as a father.

But Jordan Clarkson is more than just a parent; he’s a hip dad. And here are five reasons we believe so.

1. When he calls from the road, he is indeed on the road.

He posted a snapshot of a video chat with Cali, followed by photographs of him performing in a different city, on an Instagram post from last year captioned “road trippin dump”. Being an NBA dad is not easy, since it requires significant time away from family and loved ones. Nonetheless, Jordan Clarkson appears to make a concerted effort for his girl, taking the time to phone her in between on-the-road games during the lengthy NBA season.

2. He purchases identical clothing.

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If you read through Jordan’s Instagram postings, you’ll notice multiple photos of him and Cali in matching clothing, whether they’re dressed up for Halloween or simply wearing similar looks on a random day as if it’s no big deal. Clarkson is well-known as a style icon for his often daring fashion choices, and we enjoy seeing how he is passing on his influence not only to his followers who strive to copy him, but also to his daughter. Cali will undoubtedly mature into a fashionable young lady.

3. He’s also a dog dad.

I believe we can all agree that being a dog dad adds to the parent-points. Jordan Clarkson gets it. In addition to being Cali’s father, he is also a dog dad. Of course, he couldn’t just get any dog; he needed one that was as savage as he was. We’ve all heard that pets and their owners have similar appearances. It appears to apply well in Jordan’s scenario. And with such a fierce-looking dog, even as a pup, we’re confident that this one will grow up to be Cali’s guard dog while Jordan is on the road playing for the Utah Jazz or in the Philippines playing for Gilas Pilipinas.

4. He probably drops her off in the sickest cars.

Jordan Clarkson is not only an NBA great, but also a style icon. Part of such flair is reflected in his automotive collection. When he brings Cali to school, he will most likely turn heads before stepping out of his car. His automotive collection includes a black Rolls Royce, and we’re sure we haven’t seen the whole depth of it yet. With cars like these, he must have a taste for wild rides, which he appears to be passing on to his daughter Cali.

On her first birthday, he shared a photo of her in a sick ride. Like father, like daughter. One day, she’ll be big enough to drive the automobiles in her father’s collection, but for now, the miniature version works perfectly and probably makes all the other toddlers a little jealous.

5. Bring-your-kid-to-work day takes on a new level.

Jordan Clarkson is also an NBA player, which may be the most important reason why he is the cool dad. So, whenever Cali wants to come along to work, she can see what it’s like to have one of the most sought-after occupations in the world. And it works both ways — I’m sure having Cali in the stands or sitting courtside gives Jordan a lot of inspiration and energy since he can see her adorable smile every time he hits the floor and scores a shot. It must be a great sensation, and it undoubtedly motivates him to perform even better.