Watch: Nic Claxton off to solid start in NBA Summer League after signing contract

Former Georgia basketball forward Nic Claxton, the first pick of the second round in this year’s NBA Draft, has already shown flashes of excitement on the court in Las Vegas.

.@_claxton33 throws down 💪 pic.twitter.com/7DG5iMIfYD

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) July 6, 2019

Took the ball right outta buddy's hands. It's like that, @_claxton33?? (via @BrooklynNets) pic.twitter.com/XJ20Mga6ru

— SLAM (@SLAMonline) July 7, 2019

Amida Brimah SWAT ➡️ Nicolas Claxton OOP! #NBASummer

2:45 left in BKN/Croatia on @NBATV pic.twitter.com/ipA4VzA81o

— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2019

 

The 6’11” forward signed a multi-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday and showcased his growing set of skills with two monster dunks and a block in the NBA Summer League over the weekend.

"I just signed those dotted lines. So Brooklyn, just know that I'm ready to get to work every single day and the best is only yet to come." –@_claxton33 pic.twitter.com/AJnZDy0K1R

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) July 8, 2019

Though playing just two seasons in Athens, the Greenville, South Carolina native is often praised for his work ethic and growth potential that is expected to translate to the next level.