Jordan Clarkson's Off-Court Rituals Go Overtime with LAB Series
New York hasn’t quite come down from its basketball high, and it might not until next season. Ever since the Knicks' playoff win reignited the city, the energy has lingered well beyond the final buzzer. It still hums through packed bars, echoes across neighborhoods, from Queens to Manhattan, and shows up in unexpected corners of the city. And that same spirit found its way inside Eavesdrop NYC, where LAB Series transformed Brooklyn’s beloved listening bar into the backdrop for Game Face, After Dark, an evening with Knicks point guard Jordan Clarkson that celebrated the rituals behind performance.
As guests drifted through the dimly lit space, framed by warm wood paneling and thoughtful, yet chic, understated design, the room settled into the easy rhythm Eavesdrop is known for. Records spun overhead while the soft glow of the listening bar wrapped itself around every conversation. DJ Saji Abude carried the night with an effortless blend of soulful cuts and late-night grooves, giving people every reason to order one more drink and stay for one more song.
Jordan Clarkson carried that same energy. He moved easily between conversations, laughed with friends and offered a candid look into the routine that's become just as essential as any workout. His approach to skincare mirrors the way he approaches the game, intentional and consistent. “I’ve always believed that the way you prepare is reflected in the way you perform. Skincare is just part of that for me now. It’s something simple that helps me feel ready, especially in season,” Clarkson shared. “I don’t like overcomplicating things. I keep my routine straightforward and effective—products that work and fit into my lifestyle, and that’s exactly what I love about Lab Series.”
The night moved with the same effortless pace. Cocktails floated through the room as guests sipped Another Green World, a smoky jalapeño-infused mezcal cocktail, or reached for Better Yet, layered with bright lemongrass notes. Plates of whipped eggplant with warm focaccia and fresh tuna tartare disappeared as quickly as they arrived, fueling conversations that stretched from one side of the bar to the other, seeping through the unassuming walls that face the street.
Every detail felt considered without asking for attention. Basketball decals tucked throughout the space nodded to the night's inspiration, while custom LAB Series ice cubes slowly melted into crystal glasses. Branded cocktail napkins and a signature cake rounded out the experience, proving that the strongest branding isn't always the loudest.
Creatives, friends, and familiar faces, including Milan Wheaton, gave the evening its heartbeat. Familiar hugs were shared, some introductions were had, and laughter carried across the room. Fortunately, it wasn't a branded event pretending to be a party. It was a party that happened to tell a brand story. And these days, that’s hard to come by…really.
By the time guests spilled back onto the Brooklyn sidewalk, the music still humming behind them, Game Face After Dark had exceeded expectations of a traditional evening of cocktails and conversation. It was a reminder that performance isn't only measured in what the world gets to see. Sometimes it lives in the rituals that happen afterward, in the routines, the reset, and the quiet confidence that comes from showing up for yourself long before anyone else is watching.
