Nic Claxton

You’ve officially passed the test of becoming a one-of-a-kind rim protector when you can take over an entire fourth quarter solely through blocked shots. Clinging to a three-point lead with just under a minute to play, Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton shows how it’s done, extending an invitation to his block party by sending a Washington Wizards layup attempt into the second row, his third rejection of the deciding quarter. Helping propel the Nets’ early-season win on November 12, 2023, the talented big ensured his presence was felt, needing just seven shots for a 10-point, 13-rebound, four-block showing.