Brooklyn Nets middle Nic Claxton will enter unrestricted free company this summer season because the projected top center on the market after showing in 70 or extra video games for the second consecutive season, averaging 10 rebounds for the primary time, and amassing a career-high 30 double-doubles heading into Brooklyn’s last regular-season sport.
Earlier than dealing with the New York Knicks at Madison Sq. Backyard, Claxton spoke with HoopsHype about his development this season, what he’ll be engaged on this offseason, the Nets season general, his free company future, and what he’ll prioritize this summer season.
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Nic Claxton: I’d say pushing the ball much more on rebounds and being a greater general rebounder. I made a soar rebounding the ball.

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NC: I need to work on capturing and persevering with to get stronger. I need to continue learning and determining methods to broaden my sport.

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NC: It was undoubtedly an up and extra down yr. It was irritating, however lots of people realized lots about themselves. We all know that you just simply don’t need to repeat a yr like this.

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NC: I don’t know. We’ve acquired two extra video games left. I’ve acquired a fairly lengthy offseason forward to speak about that with my brokers and my household. I’ll determine that out.

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NC: I really feel nice. I’m in a fantastic scenario. These previous couple of years have been actually good. I considerably gambled on myself with a shorter contract, and it’s all paying off.

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NC: Profitable. Being a playoff crew and successful video games.
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