A difficult season has left the Brooklyn Nets at 20-60 entering the final weekend, marking their worst record in a decade after winning 26 games last year.
The losing has been mentally challenging, center Nic Claxton admitted, but he is trying to stay focused on growth and optimism for the future, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post.
“You can’t let it affect your preparation and your mindset. Even this year I struggled with that some. Going into games you have to go in with the mindset, ‘OK, we’re going to win this game,’” Claxton said.
“But as far as wins and losses, I get what (head coach) Jordi (Fernandez) is saying. It doesn’t always come with the scoreboard. It can be seeing our rookies go out and spread their wings and gain confidence.
” … It can be me maturing and finding that peace within myself no matter what’s going on out there on the court. … Then next year hopefully we get some more actual wins.”
Claxton, averaging 11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and a career-high 3.7 assists in 27.8 minutes across 69 games, has missed the last three outings with a right fifth finger sprain and may be done for the season.
After an MRI this week, he said he doesn’t expect surgery to be required.
“No, I don’t think so,” Claxton said. “Give it some time to rest. I think it’ll heal up. Not trying to have any procedures.”
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