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  • Jordan Clarkson helps in the restoration efforts on a vandalized Filipino food truck
  • Layton City Police continues to track down the culprits
  • Clarkson is hoping to help the Utah Jazz get another win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday

Jordan Clarkson, the 2021 NBA Sixth Man of the Year awardee, came to the rescue of Filipinos residing in Utah who were not spared from the growing issue of racism in the United States.

The World Famous Yum Yum Truck, a place where customers can enjoy some Asian fusion and Filipino delicacies, was vandalized with racial slurs and derogatory images last week.

When the restoration process was started, Clarkson was among those who helped according to Austin Facer of ABC 4.

Others who helped restore the World Famous Yum Yum Food Truck included Layton City mayor Joy Petro and city council members.

The new paint job will be revealed on June 12 as it reopens in time for the Philippine Independence Day celebration in Salt Lake City.

Owners of the food truck were grateful to those who helped restore it. They put up the following post on their Facebook page.

“It has been an emotional few days. The love and support that we got from all of you have been deeply heartfelt. My family can't thank you guys enough. Special thanks to Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson and Dan from Identity graphics for the new look. We want to thank everyone individually in a couple of weeks when we have our LOVE celebration in the park and feed the community," the post read.

"Thanks to Mayor Joy Petro, Councilman Clint Morris, Councilman Zach Bloxham, Dustin, everyone in the neighborhood, and all of you angels. Love prevails. We are going to have our grand reopening this Saturday at the Philippine independence day celebration in Salt Lake City."

Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz
Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz Getty Images | Ashley Landis - Pool

Layton Police have yet to apprehend the people behind the vandalism. To get more leads, a $500 reward was offered for any information that could lead them to the culprits.

As for Clarkson, he is focused on doing his part for the Utah Jazz. They booked Game 1 of their second-round Western Conference series with the Los Angeles Clippers with a 112-109 win.

The 29-year-old Filipino-American guard finished with 18 points, two rebounds, and an assist in that victory.

The Jazz go for win No. 2 on Thursday at the Vivint Smart Home Arena with tip-off set at 10:00 p.m. E.T.

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