On March 4, 2020, just prior to the start of all this, Nic Claxton had his finest performance as a member of the Long Island Nets. It was quite different from what we’d consider his finest performances as a member of the Brooklyn Nets, though. Take a look at the highlights from his 34-point night:
Nary a defensive possession in isolation, nor a help-side contest. You know, the sorts of plays that caused a stir in the hearts of nerdy basketball bloggers without leading to a ton of national recognition, particularly from the more casual viewer.