"I should be in the talks for the defensive player of the year." — Nic Claxton wants the NBA to acknowledge his defensive might - Basketball Network

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"I should be in the talks for the defensive player of the year." — Nic Claxton wants the NBA to acknowledge his defensive might - Basketball Network

Nic Claxton © Nick Turchiaro – USA TODAY Sports Nic Claxton, the 6’11” Center, put on a show for the Brooklyn Nets yet again. He is gaining traction on the Brooklyn Nets roster since being selected in the second round by the Nets in the 2019 draft. Claxton grabbed seven rebounds and blocked three shots […]

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