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Nic Claxton: ‘I just got to stay patient. That is one thing I’ve learned’

Nic Claxton has battled injuries throughout his two years in the NBA and says he’s learned one thing through it all ... patience.

Claxton, who has not played a game this season due to right knee tendinopathy, spoke to the media Monday for the first time this season.

The 21-year-old, who has had arthroscopic labrum repair surgery on his left shoulder back on June 24 after missing several games due to a hamstring injury last season, on top of the right knee injury he is dealing with currently, made him realize getting healthy can take time.

“That goes back to patience.