Nicolas Devir Claxton is a professional American basketball player who plays as a center for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA as of November 2024. Claxton attended Legacy Charter School and was coached by B.J. Jackson. He averaged 17.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game in the senior year of his high school career. After completing high school, Claxton decided to play for the Georgia Bulldogs, which represent the University of Georgia. Claxton was ranked No. 1 in blocks (2.5 bpg) and No. 3 in rebounding (8.6 rpg) among the SEC statistical leaders in his sophomore year of college. He averaged 8.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game in his collegiate career.
Nicolas Claxton was drafted as the 31st overall pick by the Brooklyn Nets in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft. Claxton scored a career-high 27 points against the Detroit Pistons on January 26, 2023. As of November 5, 2024, he has played 248 games, scoring 2,557 points, grabbing 1933 rebounds and dishing out 394 assists.
Nic Claxton Parents
Claxton's parents are Charles Claxton and Nicole Claxton.
Nic Claxton father
Claxton's father is Charles Claxton. He is a U.S. Virgin Island native who is a former American basketball player who played college basketball for the University of Georgia. Charles was later drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 1994 NBA draft; however, he was traded and later played 3 matches for the Boston Celtics.
Nic Claxton Mother
Nicolas’ mother is Nicole Claxton. Nicole graduated from the University of Georgia. She actively uses her Instagram account, where she keeps posting about her sons and daughter. Nicole’s Instagram handle is @allhailthequeen_72.
Nic Claxton Girlfriend
Nic Claxton's girlfriend is Mariah Castro. Castro is 25 years old as of November 2024 as per a post on her Instagram on , 2024. Mariah is a professional model and has worked with famous brands like Calvin Klein, New Balance, and Champion according to her Instagram post. She has an Instagram account @mariahcastro_, which has 19.7 thousand followers as of November 5, 2024.
Nic Claxton Siblings
Nic Claxton Brother
Nic Claxton has a younger brother named Chase Claxton. Chase is playing Division I basketball for the Winthrop Eagles. As of November 2024, he has played 148 games for the Eagles, scoring 690 points, grabbing 565 rebounds and blocking 118 shots. His Instagram handle is @chaseclaxton, and he has 9,610 followers as of November 2024.
Nic Claxton Sister
Claxton's sister has a younger sister named Carmyn Claxton. She is studying at Legacy Early College and playing as a center for the SC Lady Sixers. Carmyn's Instagram handle is @carmynclaxton.
FAQs on Nic Claxton
A. As of November 2024, Nic Claxton is 25 years old.
A. Nic Claxton is 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 m) tall.
A. Nic Claxton's jersey number is 33 in Brooklyn Nets.
A. Nic Claxton weighs 215 lbs (98 kg).
