Nic Claxton

No longer just an upside big on a veteran team, Nic Claxton has established himself as a key building block of the Brooklyn Nets’ future. In 76 starts, the 23-year-old averaged career highs across the board, flirting with a double-double at 12.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. On the defensive end, the athletic center swatted 2.5 shots per game, tied for second in the league.