Nicolas Claxton: 'I feel like I’ve always been overlooked kind of throughout my career'
Coming into the season, how did you feel being left off ESPN’s Top 100 list? Nic Claxton: The league is the league. The league is real political. They have certain things they look at like, if we don’t have any superstars on our team right now, that’s kind of how the league works. It just adds more fuel to the fire for me. I feel like I’ve always been overlooked kind of throughout my career. I’ve just got to go out and prove myself every night like I’ve been doing.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
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Erik Slater @erikslater_
Spencer Dinwiddie drains back-to-back threes before Cam Thomas grabs a steal and lobs to Nic Claxton in transition.
Quick 8-0 burst from the Nets.
Warriors lead is down to four. – 10:15 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie drains back-to-back threes before Cam Thomas grabs a steal and lobs to Nic Claxton in transition.
Quick 8-0 burst from the Nets.
Warriors lead is down to four. – 10:15 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Brooklyn starters vs. Warriors:
Spencer Dinwiddie
Cam Thomas
Mikal Bridges
Cam Johnson
Nic Claxton
#NetsWorld – 8:13 PM
Brooklyn starters vs. Warriors:
Spencer Dinwiddie
Cam Thomas
Mikal Bridges
Cam Johnson
Nic Claxton
#NetsWorld – 8:13 PM
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Claxton’s projected salary heading into free agency is $21 million per year, according to 12 NBA executives polled by HoopsHype. Two of the 12 executives believed Claxton could get as high as $27 million annually, four other executives pegged Claxton’s value in the $20-25 million range, and two executives valued Claxton at $20 million annually. “I could see $25 million per year as an inflation of Jarrett Allen’s deal for Claxton, or I could see Allen’s deal at $20 million annually,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. -via HoopsHype / December 18, 2023
What would you look for in free agency? Nic Claxton: A place where I’m wanted. I’m here now. Hopefully, everything works out with Brooklyn. I love it here. -via HoopsHype / December 18, 2023
What are fair expectations for the Nets this season? Nicolas Claxton : Fair expectations for us are definitely being a playoff team and definitely going to the playoffs, making some noise, and turning some heads. Obviously, we get to the playoffs, we won’t be a favorite, but going in there, getting some wins, and making it tough for whoever we play against. We got swept a couple of years in a row. That leaves a bad taste in your mouth. -via HoopsHype / December 18, 2023