Nicolas Claxton wasn’t given a heap of opportunities to showcase his talents in his rookie season. In the 187 minutes of basketball that he did play he was still able to flash moments of true potential. Here’s a look at some of those instances.
Nets rookie @_claxton33 showed plenty of promise in his first season.
— Jac Manuell (KD liked my tweet) (@TheJManJBT) June 26, 2020
Here he shows tremendous timing and quickness to block the driving layup.
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This block is great, as he fights through screens to reject the Bender shot attempt. pic.twitter.com/6BCL9qSjWu
— Jac Manuell (KD liked my tweet) (@TheJManJBT) June 26, 2020
He isn't afraid to go right at the defense as he finishes strong against Lopez, one of the best rim protectors in the league. pic.twitter.com/NnTMCLGp9H
— Jac Manuell (KD liked my tweet) (@TheJManJBT) June 26, 2020
Lays some great screens and is rewarded with the dunk. pic.twitter.com/KbbOjdirmr
— Jac Manuell (KD liked my tweet) (@TheJManJBT) June 26, 2020
Love the space he creates off his handle here to attack on the drive. pic.twitter.com/HngXkDHMFn
— Jac Manuell (KD liked my tweet) (@TheJManJBT) June 26, 2020
The thing I love about this play isn't just the fact he hit the three but that he WANTED the ball in his hands. You can see his fingers moving up and down to gesture to LeVert that he wants the ball in his hands. Here's hoping this becomes a decent part of his game in the future. pic.twitter.com/rOlEOveYJM
— Jac Manuell (KD liked my tweet) (@TheJManJBT) June 26, 2020
This might be my favourite play of his this season. It's just pure toughness, will and grit; a heck of a finish from a young rookie. pic.twitter.com/zasDk6huU5
— Jac Manuell (KD liked my tweet) (@TheJManJBT) June 26, 2020
His debut game produced some great moments. Here he shows balance and strength to hit his first ever shot as an NBA player. pic.twitter.com/rXcgCuEqmA
— Jac Manuell (KD liked my tweet) (@TheJManJBT) June 26, 2020
Shows wonderful tenacity to earn the and one play. pic.twitter.com/CwnharT8Az
— Jac Manuell (KD liked my tweet) (@TheJManJBT) June 26, 2020
This is just a fun team play all-round. Who doesn't love passing? pic.twitter.com/mIISrrpJKU
— Jac Manuell (KD liked my tweet) (@TheJManJBT) June 26, 2020