Speedy Claxton
Speedy Claxton was born in Queens, New York, United States on May 8th, 1978 and is the Basketball Player. At the age of 45, Speedy Claxton biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Craig Elliot "Speedy" Claxton (born May 8, 1978) is a retired professional basketball player.
Claxton won an NBA championship in 2003 as a member of the San Antonio Spurs.
In 2013, he was appointed as a special assistant to the Hofstra University men's basketball program.
Personal life
Claxton's parents are from Antigua and Barbuda. Lisa, his sister, competed for the Red Storm women's basketball team in St. John. Michael (M. Buckets) played basketball for the Villanova Wildcats in college. Claxton's two daughters, Aniya and London, are married with ex-wife Meeka. In July 2014, the couple announced their divorce.
NBA career
Claxton was chosen by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 20th overall pick of the 2000 NBA Draft. His rookie-scale deal was worth four years and $4.68 million; he opted out of the fourth year to become a free agent.
Claxton's rookie season was marred by a knee injury sustained during the preseason. Claxton was traded from Mark Bryant, Randy Holcomb, and John Salmons, who served on the Spurs' 2003 championship team as the backup to starting point guard Tony Parker.
Claxton was signed by the Golden State Warriors to a three-year contract worth $10 million in 2003.
In 2005, Claxton and Dale Davis were traded from the Warriors to the New Orleans Hornets for Baron Davis.
Claxton agreed to a four-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks on July 12, 2006. Claxton played 44 games with the Hawks this year, after being hurt every year while signing with the organization. He averaged 5.3 points and 4.4 assists per game during the 2006–07 season.
Claxton and Acie Law were traded to the Golden State Warriors by Jamal Crawford on June 25, 2009. Claxton never signed up to the Warriors and was suspended by Golden State on February 6, 2010, without playing in a game for them.
Post-playing career
Claxton began as a Golden State Warriors scout before joining Hofstra University's men's basketball team in 2013. He was hired as head coach at Hofstra on April 7, 2021.