The Bridge: Nets Clinch Playoff Spot, Nic Claxton’s Rise

[@AlinaATT]

I've been Nets fan since Claxtons rookie year, man, this boy is the star, such a worker, big, huge growth, please don't leave Nets

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

Nic Claxton really helped this team regain it's momentum when they were on a little down spell. He was locked in playoff mode 🔥 during this second half and overall had a very complete year making both strides in offense and especially defense....

[@eohieusao4228]

I mean... If they won't trade him😅

[@AX1A]

+1

[@jashanestone]

And please do not trade Claxton or Joe.. We need to keep Brooklyn, Brooklyn. I was hurt when Jared left but Nick pacified my feelings with his growth and presence on the court.

[@AlinaATT]

@jashane stone Hmmmm even though i can't imagine Nets without Joey ....but he has to go a while ago. He is inconsistent at all

[@MonsterPill]

Clax has to make All-Defensive team. He’s been phenomenal this season.

[@TheMotiveDJ]

Who else agrees that the Nets are going to surprise everyone and make it past the first round in the playoffs?

[@tomrubino5916]

if any of the first round matchups have an upset in them, I believe it’d be the nets upsetting the Sixers

[@TheMotiveDJ]

@@tomrubino5916 sure Embiid is going to be a challenge but Harden famously chokes in playoffs so if JV drafts up some good defensive schemes we could take this

[@leozander2528]

Me

[@richardtaylor5797]

Clax is going to have his hands full, but understanding that no one can stop Embid, he needs to just compete strongly, stay out of foul trouble, and stay focused. Again, Embid is a monster. Just maintain and get his when the opportunity presents itself.

[@leozander2528]

@@richardtaylor5797 Just Use The GamePlan we used Against Philly Last time

[@jameslarsen9814]

Dude I love Nic Claxton so much. A breath of fresh air despite all the chaos we've had as Nets fans the last few years. Really hope he shows the world just how good he is against Philly.

[@vanessagrayman2194]

Embeid is going to try to bully him tho.

[@jashanestone]

I feel the same. I was a bit emotional watching this because I grown to love watching him grow into a bonafide NBA prolific defender. He's so old-school Brooklyn! ✅️💯💪🏽

[@jashanestone]

@@vanessagrayman2194 "try" is the keyword.. But Embeid is a top 5 Allstar in today's game. Claxton just needs to make it much less easy for Joel Embeid. Easily said than done but Nick is up for the biggest task this season. 👍🏼

[@Jordanpeters_son]

I love the media team of the Brooklyn Nets. Yall are mad underrated. Huge shout out to the Media Team

[@Crow44music]

Mikal & Clax have a chance to be a special duo with the right pieces around them

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

They are one superstar away from having a more very complete team....

[@Brolic123]

Bring back CJ and hope Ben is healthier

[@BernardJTarver]

The hard work Nic Claxton put in during the offseason has paid off handsomely during the regular season. And he still has a lot more he can achieve.

[@tokutom97]

Let the world continue to sleep for the Nets will be on a mission to win this series.. I believe this team can get the job done….

[@wavyjeff]

Man I just shed a tear 🥹 lol…. So inspiring ❗️. Super happy for CLAXTON . I hope he gets defensive player of the year . I LOVEE THIS TEAM 🔥❗️ BLUE COLLARS BOYS ALWAYS SHOW UP TO WORK 👷‍♂️🥾🧳🔨🔩🚜🔩🔧

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

Very proud of this team! After a rollercoaster season unlike any other this new core decided not to fold and put in serious work towards earning a playoff spot. Now the real work starts.... Let's go...

[@marlinesutherland5358]

I know this season didn't go as hoped but watching Nic Claxton leap year has been fun. I see so much more he can do with more time and opportunity. It great having your own homegrown talent.

[@shawnhill7373]

I'm proud of Claxton bro came a long way ! I feel like we can definitely knock Philly out of first round !! Brooklyn Brooklyn!!

[@QWERTYTRMC]

BROOOOKLYN

[@erenjager4698]

Gotta say I know this team isn't a championship contender but I've been liking the new look nets. Hard nosed defensive culture is the building block to ever championship team, and having that is an important first step. We still have young guys, draft picks and trades to make the next few years, and I think the nets can build and find themselves in contention once again in the next 5 years.

[@WernerSNazon]

Don’t speak too soon, this team has no ceilings. We could be competing this June for a title.

[@Brolic123]

Every year we're in the playoffs haha. They've established a tough defensive identity I love this team.

[@vanessagrayman2194]

They seem to enjoy each other. They all have chips in their shoulders too.

[@plumeria66]

Most exciting team to watch right now.

[@trisld]

All I can say is I have faith in these guys. The players at every stage of development, the coach/coaching staff....everyone is working together and communicating. What's not to like? Just keep doing what you're doing. It's a special group. There's been a positive spark to my sense of it.

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

Brooklyn came out of this rebuild better then they were during the superstar era. They now have a lot of draft picks a 18 million trade exception and movable contracts to make a big move down the line....

[@trisld]

I want to advise nurturing this team's future over this particular playoff. Yeah play well, out play, out maneuver, out run, OUT THINK whenever possible, but DON'T risk your bodies. Coaches and players plz during this week before playoffs, at least discuss what NOT to do, how to be safer around their bulky bully boys. I know hesitation can mess up a play, but ok fine. Better to mess up a play than risk a body. Sounds parental, ok, I'll own that. The future, the next couple/few seasons just too bright to not protect. Which leads to my next point on what to do in this break and coming off season. I don't contemplate trades etc... not my jam. I think about what we've got to work with and leave that to others who know more about that stuff. So: adjacent and supportive muscles... Ryan Forehan-Kelly smartly mentioned this on his work with Nic. I encourage more development of auxiliary muscles, ones dancers (the athletes that use them the best/most) develop from the git go with their training. They can really help prevent injury and provide alternative swerves and landing balance. There are many ways these lesser known lesser developed muscles can improve and support a basketball players overall stability and versatility. In that split second of unusual landing or movement, they make all the difference. This team has a great future worthy of intelligent development. Just my two cents.

[@alexisholguin4734]

love this team 100%

[@jkpfmt]

Love the intro; chills!

[@hater4real]

HE IS OUR MAN

[@positivebalance65]

U guys can do it Let’s go Brooklyn NETS🔥❤️‍🔥

[@stephensigua6066]

Oh men, you made me emotional again. Hell of a challenge men. But yah know we can do it. My man Clax, Emdiid or tuck will be physical on you man, stay tight... 1, 2, 3, FAM! 🔥

[@roddrom]

This episodes are fire, keep them coming and this is our time, now.

[@tserenne]

man it was nice having the big three also super stressful, but I love this team right now. i know there's probably gonna be a few switches but I hope they stay for atleast for couple of seasons.

[@lejosukebby4107]

Biggest crush on Nic Claxton ❤ Goodluck on the playoffs #NetsWorld

[@antoneke89]

Extension soon Love it

[@Johnsonw309]

Clax is gonna be a Net for life

[@mateyearsago]

Claxton a rockstar like Rodman 🤘🏽

[@therealtiam7872]

This team has amazing potential. At the current moment (while they have potential to) I don't think they will win the NBA championship, but if these guys continue to gel and hopefully they all sign extensions and this culture continues to grow, we will have the all around best team in the league. The first step to achieving this is releasing Ben Simmons or buying out his contract and attracting a gritty superstar or many great players in free agency to fill Ben's massive undeserved contract cap.

[@pjny21]

Damn, this s a great episode. Nic for DPOY. lfg

[@BeyondTheNetsPod]

I loved...I mean LOVED Jarret Allen here and ngl I wanted Brooklyn to trade Nic instead of Jarret at the time. But man this dude's growth over the last 2 years is amazing to see...he has to be most improved player this year if not Markelle Fultz but there is a DPOY coming soon for Clax

[@FitNerdz]

Wow! Love coach Vaughn and the team communication. Hoping for an upset

[@matthewpz9967]

Congrats on 100k subs!

[@EffortlessEffervescence]

Spread Love! Let's go NETS

[@NetsKingdom]

#WEGOHARD lets get it 🔥🔥🔥🔥 please extend Claxton and give him all our money in 2024 😂 so he don’t leave us

[@Ashcash95]

Seeing Doris rave about Nic is so dope, he a corner stone for us

[@2Kozy8]

I remember as a fan I was sad to see jarret Allen go but I’m so happy now to see how nic developed he’s better than the fro now and definitely one of the best defenders in the league

[@trvspvrk]

Clax is my GOAT forever❤️

[@DylanCooperDC]

Nic claxton the reason this my favorite team #futuredpoy

[@johnconor2152]

CLAX ON

[@elreiec1]

It’s so refreshing to see this new-look team thrive. They have a sense of camaraderie that’s quickly developed. It’s almost reminiscent of the 2018-19 squad. The best part of supporting this team as a REAL Nets fan is to no longer get updates from non-hoops related headlines: those Kyrie/KD fanboys who masqueraded themselves as Nets fans are long gone. Good riddance to those “fans”.

[@darthvulcanis4002]

Strong, deep young team + vet Dinwiddie = growth imagine if we didnt lose Jarrett Allen and DLo for three bums

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

Not to mention multiple draft picks and a 18 million trade exception as well...

[@phranticfilms7921]

Bro Doris Burke got me so weak with the “cmon”

[@guillermomclean8657]

Over the years we have grown Nets world...... I remember when it use to be like five of US 😅🤍🖤💯🗽🌎

[@laggggggfgff]

If nick get his free frow percentage up and get better at rebounding he will be one of the best players in the league

[@TMKai21]

I love the growth that I’m seeing from this young man. But all I need him to do is gain Giannis type of weight and muscle and help mikal bridges and crew get to the next level

[@bayufirmansyahputrab8333]

"No Excuses" - Coach JV

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

Coach Vaughn pushed this team past theirs and anyone expectations...

[@danielmahlof6156]

Can’t wait to watch!! First comment also?

[@greenmanj12]

Where can I get that hoodie Ryan Forehan-Kelly was wearing...??

[@pinoydrivinggames9565]

Best Improve Player Best Defense Player Nic is the Best Center in the NBA

[@controversialmann5345]

If the Nets move Ben Simmons then aye man they got something

[@arjunmerchant4187]

CLAX is the MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

[@jbeachboy100]

i hope he can develop offensively. such a good defensive player, needs to improve rebounding and offense with jumpshot.

[@Daniel-qz2cz]

if ben wasn't sorry he could've been the leader of this defensive team and could've made real noise against the 76ers this upcoming playoffs

[@Brolic123]

He'll do it next year hopefully

[@BeyondTheNetsPod]

Gotta get out revenge from 2019...fuck up PHILLY

[@oreoakalaperoji8314]

12:59 I get it we all love a David & Goliath story but Doris is capping so hard. I watch every Sixers game and I recall Nic started this "trash talking" thing in their second or 3rd game of this season and one of em got a tech I think, He said something so disrepectful Embiid didn't even want to repeat it in the postgame interview. Hell even in one of the clips in this video you see Nic taunting Giannis. I love the hype, Can't wait for Saturday. This series solely depends on Embiid.

[@ONP28]

If only JJJ wasn't a thing, Claxton would easy have Defensive player of the year. Hopefully he can still get most improved

[@jackdanielss]

Based on his development trajectory he is going to be special. Hope he lifts weight and bulks up. He is going to be a major problem in the post

[@ermiyastezare4389]

BROOOOOOOKLYN🤍🖤

[@AX1A]

2023 is the year of "ceilings" talk. As an ultra athlete myself (100m runs, 24h runs, high altitude mountain runs, etc) the 1st thing I learned was to obliterate such talk. Hard to beleive it's even permitted in an NBA context #BROOKLYN Forward

[@Jamal-lb6oj]

Clax could be like AD if they let him play more freely

[@rareseed24]

❤❤❤

[@bammmtori]

pls dont trade mikal :(

[@facomori3110]

Meanwhile Ben Simmons totally stressed out with His millions for not play...

[@jalo3087]

They should've developed Clax's shooting and move him to PF. He had the same potential as JJJ.

[@campbull_7815]

(harden stan) only player from the BK mess I still fw knew he was destine to be great reb/blk ldr incoming

[@campbull_7815]

also bro really sound like future lol

[@kaisaafegogo7751]

👊😎

[@jeanseide2955]

For all the folks talking that we got a better record than last year nonsense correct me if im wrong which squad was 18- 2 for a 20 games stretch?

[@vanessagrayman2194]

You no pressure

[@blunderrated]

I just want to say I was destroyed when Kyrie and KD left Brooklyn. In healthy condition, I had them making the finals. Now, nah.

[@nupc717]

lookin like a calvin klein model

[@frosty42255]

Brooklyn to the finals 🏆

[@plots12]

guard embiid well please

[@somehtingsomehting7971]

brooklyn in 6

[@jashanestone]

Let these last "Big 3's" be the LAST Big 3's my Nets go after. If we can't build it here like Boston? Then we don't want it artificially "inseminated". 💯💯💪🏽

[@ashaunteman3183]

Kai😢KD😩

[@kojoosei7795]

Doc , Harden and Embiid always choke during the playoffs…..

[@Flameeditzreal]

Dpoy

[@dnic2100]

Brooklyn love taking from queens 😂

[@jrmay1690]

Brooklyn nets ben Simmons right now you need to find a coach to work with you at home and at a gym work on your shooting change your hands placement if kobe and magic can do it you can to you got to won't it start now get in a gym hire you a coach to work with you every player out there paying coaches to get better it no excuses ben you got a head start you out until next year your back and legs hurt but you can still put up shots in a gym go to work on your shooting your got to be in a gym every day working on your shooting until next year you got the hold playoff and the summer no excuses

[@EdgarPerez-ky5ey]

NETS NEED TO REBOUND AND STRONG DEFENSE AND PLAY CAM .

[@biblohudson9425]

Get rid or ben simmons

[@odell]

Just stay out of foul trouble

[@JoeyBK_86]

🤍🖤Broooooooooklyn!🤍🖤