The Golden State Warriors have interest in adding an athletic big man before the trade deadline, with Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton one of three players identified as a possible target in a recent report from NBA insider Chris Haynes.
Claxton's size and athleticism -- enabling him to both protect the rim and finish emphatically on the other end -- are key elements the Warriors are missing on their current roster. However, it's another skill that the 26-year-old has recently unveiled that makes him even more valuable within a Steve Kerr-led system.
Nic Claxton's passing makes him a more valuable target for the Warriors
Claxton averaged less than two assists throughout his first six years in the league, including a previous career-high of 2.