Nets’ center Nic Claxton is confident in his defensive ability. Recently he received praise from teammate Kyrie Irving.
The 23-year-old player considers himself one of the best defenders in the league and thinks he is the top candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year award.
Via NetsDaily
“It’s just me being me,” Claxton told Triplett. “Honestly, I feel that I am one of the best defenders in the league. I feel I should be in the top for the Defensive Player of the Year. I feel like I wasn’t getting the respect I deserve. We’re winning, my numbers are good protecting the rim, guarding 1 through 5.”
This season Claxton is averaging 11.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 27.9 minutes per game.
