Okay, so, about Nic Claxton and his jump shot. Man, I’ve been watching this guy, and it’s been a journey, let me tell you. When he first got into the league, this dude was all about the rim. Dunks, alley-oops, put-backs, that was his game. You rarely saw him step out and shoot from more than a few feet away.
I started this whole thing by watching all of Claxton’s games during his sophomore year. That year he was averaging some numbers, 9.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and blocking shots like crazy, around 2.5 per game. But most of that was right at the basket.
Then, I dug into his recent games with the Nets. The guy’s been working, I can see it. He started the season a bit slow, dealing with a back injury. It took him a while to get going. I kept track of his minutes and his stats. I remember this one game against the Bucks, he was finally off his minutes restriction. He played 32 minutes, scored 21 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and even got some steals and blocks. He shot pretty well, too, 9 of 14. That was a good sign.
But the jump shot, that’s what I was really focused on. I watched every possession, every shot he took. I noted down where he was shooting from, how often, and whether it went in or not. There were a lot of misses, a lot of bricks. It was rough to watch sometimes. But I started to notice something. He wasn’t just chucking the ball up there. He was actually getting some arc on it, getting his feet set, and following through. I marked down every little improvement, no matter how small.
- Watched all of Claxton’s games during his sophomore year.
- Dug into his recent games with the Nets.
- Tracked his minutes and stats.
- Watched every possession, every shot.
- Noted down shooting locations, frequency, and makes/misses.
- Marked down every improvement.
I compiled all this data, and yeah, the numbers weren’t pretty at first. But then, I started seeing a trend. He’s taking more mid-range shots. And he’s making some of them. Not a lot, but enough to show that he’s not just a one-trick pony anymore. I even saw him take a couple of threes. Only made one, but hey, it’s a start. It is clear that his development trajectory has been solid of late.
My Results
In conclusion, I analyzed everything, and here’s the deal: Nic Claxton is evolving. He’s not just a dunker anymore. He’s adding a jump shot to his game. He is trying to break free from his lob-specialist image. It’s not perfect, not yet, but he’s putting in the work. And as a fan, that’s all I can ask for. It’s going to be interesting to see how he develops this part of his game in the future. I’ll be watching, and I’ll be taking notes.
Remember, this didn’t happen overnight. This is a result of hours of practice, and probably a lot of frustration. But Claxton’s sticking with it. He says he’s “getting there”. I think if he keeps it up, he’s going to surprise a lot of people.
And that’s my take on Nic Claxton’s jump shot. It’s a work in progress, but a promising one. I’ll keep you guys updated on his progress. Until then, keep hoopin’!