In the end, the hate directed at Nic Claxton from this fanbase was unnecessary .
It was not his fault the Nets’ direction unraveled. He played through multiple rebuilds, six different head coaches, constant roster turnover, and years without a true point guard or offensive identity.
A second-round pick who gave Brooklyn seven seasons when he could’ve moved on. Was he perfect? No. But he developed into a quality starting center through hard work and became an easy scapegoat for issues that ran far deeper than one player.
The front office deserved far more scrutiny than Claxton ever did. When he tried his best and was a good teammate.
Nothing but respect for Nic Claxton and his family. Wishing him nothing but success in Chicago. 🖤🤍 #NetsWorld
The results are in for picks 5-14 in the NBA Draft Lottery 2026:
5. LA Clippers
6. Brooklyn Nets
7. Sacramento Kings
8. Atlanta Hawks
9. Dallas Mavericks
10. Milwaukee Bucks
11. Golden State Warriors
12. Oklahoma City Thunder
13. Miami Heat
14. Charlotte Hornets
It’s taken me two full days to respond to all my texts. I hadn’t been on social media until today and I’m overwhelmed by all the messages here too. So much love.
So I can’t help but to be filled completely with gratitude…
My story has been nothing short of remarkable and I am truly blessed to have had such an illustrious, accolade-laden and, most importantly, fun-filled career. I made my childhood dream become the most wonderful reality.
Throughout this journey, I’m so thankful to have been surrounded by great friends and to have built so many unbreakable connections with people that I’m very proud to call my family.
Most people go through life without ever experiencing a love like I have for Woods and E. That bond alone would have made this whole experience worth it.
There are far too many people to mention by name here, but to everyone who has ever supported me, guided me, helped me, taught me, cheered for me, praised me, stood up for me, and even rooted against me: Thank you. I appreciate you more than words can say.
My main mission has always been a simple one: To provide a comfortable life filled with heartwarming memories for my family. And, largely in part to all of you, I can proudly say that I have achieved that goal and more.
This wasn’t supposed to be a novel, so let me wind it down with some advice:
Do your best to live a life without regrets, control what you can control, always give it your all, and fight hard for what you believe in.
Do not ever compromise or accept less than your due when it comes to your worth.
Find the courage to believe in yourself and fearlessly pursue your goals and dreams, because anything is possible.
The kid that was too small, short, skinny, and scrawny was never supposed to make it in this land of giants…yet here we are.
And so…
…as the sun sets on one chapter, so too must it rise in another. Tomorrow is indeed…a New Day. ☀️
SCOOP — The State Department is unveiling a limited-edition passport redesign for America250 featuring images of Donald Trump, the Declaration of Independence and the founding fathers.
Take a look:
@NFL_DovKleiman Damn I like Simms may not always agree with the guy but he maps out logic on how he arrives at a point so you can see where he’s coming from not just giving takes into the either