Nic Claxton is a professional basketball player from South Carolina. As of 2022, he plays in the National Basketball Association for the Brooklyn Nets. He also spent time playing for the Long Island Nets during the 2019-2020 season.
Player Profile
Nicolas Devir Claxton was born on April 17, 1999. His hometown is Greenville, South Carolina. He is a left-handed power forward and center. He stands 211 cm and his weight was last listed at 98 kg.
His father is Charles Claxton who played basketball for the Boston Celtics for a short time during the 1995-1996 season. His younger brother Chase Claxton plays college basketball for Winthrop University.
| Team |
Brooklyn Nets
|
| Position | Power Forward |
| Height / weight | 2.11 m / 98 kg |
| Born | 17 Apr 1999 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Left Handed |
| Nickname | The Slim Reaper |
| Team History | |
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Brooklyn
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2019 - present |
| Long Island Nets | 2019 - 2020 |
High School and College Career
He attended the Legacy Charter School in Greenville. He then signed to play for the University of Georgia. While he was in college, he was named to the Second-team All-SEC – Coaches for 2019.
Professional Career
He was drafted into the National Basketball Association in 2019. Selected by the Brooklyn Nets, he was signed by the team in July 2019.
When suffered an injury in 2020, they assigned him to their G League team, the Long Island Nets. In 2020, he underwent surgery to treat a shoulder injury. This led him to miss most of the 2019-2020 season.
In addition to his professional career, he also plays for the US Virgin Islands internationally.
Career Highlights
- 2019 - Second-team All-SEC – Coaches
