After missing three games with “lower back strain,” Nic Claxton came off the bench Friday vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. In 22 minutes, the Brooklyn Nets’ six-year veteran scored 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds. No blocks, but he shot 6-of-9. A solid return.
However...
In talking to beat writers before the game, the 25-year-old revealed he is dealing with a “long-term” back issue that he’ll be “managing for a while.”
“Everybody always manages something, but this I’ll probably be managing for a while,” said Claxton, said he had hurt his back during the off-season.