Nic Claxton Contract

Last Modified Nov 30, 2023 15:40 GMT
Nic Claxton
Nic Claxton

Since joining the Brooklyn Nets in 2019, Nic Claxton has made strides towards becoming a top-level defensive basketball player. Claxton entered the league as a lanky, nearly seven feet tall center who possessed guard-like skills plus the height advantage.

Being tall and agile allowed him to effectively guard opponents both below the rim and at the perimeter. His quickness allows him to be efficient on offense & defense, switch positions seamlessly, and display top-quality athleticism during games.

Claxton’s scouting report and multiple experts praised these very qualities of his game but expressed criticism on his thin frame which at times has got him dominated, particularly in the paint against stronger Power forwards and Centers. They also criticized his subpar three-point and free throw shooting.

Despite being relatively lean compared to other centers in the league, Claxton compensates with tremendous strength and tenacity and has shifted his overall game to playing near the post which has worked to improve his scoring efficiency and mitigate inaccuracies related to long-range shooting.

Being one of the main fixtures in the Nets team has brought Claxton recognition and a ton of money.

Nic Claxton Contract Breakdown

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2022-2023$8,500,000-$9,350,000-$9,350,000
2023-2024$8,750,000-$9,625,000$8,750,000$8,750,000

How much is Nic Claxton getting paid?

Claxton gets paid an average annual salary of $8.6 million. This season, the Nets star center is expected to earn $8.7 million as base salary. Claxton is in his second year of the two-year $17.25 million contract which he signed on July 07, 2022.

How much does Nic Claxton make in a minute?

Claxton is expected to bring in 16.64 dollars every minute throughout the 2023-24 season.

Nic Claxton Career Earnings

Surprisingly, Claxton’s career earnings are an estimated $12.6 million. As Claxton’s role within the Nets becomes more prominent, it would be a no-brainer for him to receive a guaranteed multi-year deal from the Nets as they wouldn’t want to trade away their team's key defensive player.

What are the terms of Nic Claxton’s Contract?

Claxton’s two-year contract includes an incentive clause (likely and unlikely) worth $2.5 million. To earn them, Claxton will need to play over 65 regular season games (plus blocks) in both seasons.

How much of Nic Claxton’s contract is guaranteed?

Claxton’s $17.2 million contract is fully guaranteed, and fans can expect Claxton to receive a multi-year deal from Brooklyn next year.

Nic Claxton Contract History

Claxton signed his three-year $4.1 million rookie deal on July 09, 2019. Claxton’s rookie season was plagued with injuries and a recovery phase which resulted in him playing only five games with the Nets and nine games in the G League with the Long Island Nets.

Playing for the Long Island Nets, Claxton recorded 16.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.2 blocks on 65% shooting.

Claxton’s career momentum has been very stable since becoming the starting center for the Nets after Deandre Jordan’s departure. With a career average of 12.6 points, 9.2 boards, and 2.5 rejections a game in the past two seasons, Nic Claxton’s future in the NBA seems very promising.

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FAQs

A. Claxton stands 6 feet 11 inches tall.

A. Claxton's wingspan measures approximately 7 feet 3 inches in length.

A. Claxton weighs 215 lbs (97 kg).

A. Claxton attended Legacy Charter School in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina.

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