The Bridge: Nets Clinch Playoff Spot, Nic Claxton’s Rise
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Episode 7 of The Bridge follows the Nets as they secure the 6th seed, Nic Claxton's journey to becoming a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year, and more.
Featuring sound from Jacque Vaughn, Nic Claxton, and Mikal Bridges, and exclusive interviews with Spencer Dinwiddie, Doris Burke, and Dorian Finney-Smith.
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Who else agrees that the Nets are going to surprise everyone and make it past the first round in the playoffs?
@tomrubino5916
Жыл бұрын
if any of the first round matchups have an upset in them, I believe it’d be the nets upsetting the Sixers
@TheMotiveDJ
Жыл бұрын
@@tomrubino5916 sure Embiid is going to be a challenge but Harden famously chokes in playoffs so if JV drafts up some good defensive schemes we could take this
@leozander2528
Жыл бұрын
Me
@richardtaylor5797
Жыл бұрын
Clax is going to have his hands full, but understanding that no one can stop Embid, he needs to just compete strongly, stay out of foul trouble, and stay focused. Again, Embid is a monster. Just maintain and get his when the opportunity presents itself.
@leozander2528
Жыл бұрын
@@richardtaylor5797 Just Use The GamePlan we used Against Philly Last time
I've been Nets fan since Claxtons rookie year, man, this boy is the star, such a worker, big, huge growth, please don't leave Nets
@jonathanoscategui2678
Жыл бұрын
Nic Claxton really helped this team regain it's momentum when they were on a little down spell. He was locked in playoff mode 🔥 during this second half and overall had a very complete year making both strides in offense and especially defense....
@eohieusao4228
Жыл бұрын
I mean... If they won't trade him😅
@AX1A
Жыл бұрын
+1
@jashanestone
Жыл бұрын
And please do not trade Claxton or Joe.. We need to keep Brooklyn, Brooklyn. I was hurt when Jared left but Nick pacified my feelings with his growth and presence on the court.
@AlinaATT
Жыл бұрын
@jashane stone Hmmmm even though i can't imagine Nets without Joey ....but he has to go a while ago. He is inconsistent at all
Clax has to make All-Defensive team. He’s been phenomenal this season.
Dude I love Nic Claxton so much. A breath of fresh air despite all the chaos we've had as Nets fans the last few years. Really hope he shows the world just how good he is against Philly.
@vanessagrayman2194
Жыл бұрын
Embeid is going to try to bully him tho.
@jashanestone
Жыл бұрын
I feel the same. I was a bit emotional watching this because I grown to love watching him grow into a bonafide NBA prolific defender. He's so old-school Brooklyn! ✅️💯💪🏽
@jashanestone
Жыл бұрын
@@vanessagrayman2194 "try" is the keyword.. But Embeid is a top 5 Allstar in today's game. Claxton just needs to make it much less easy for Joel Embeid. Easily said than done but Nick is up for the biggest task this season. 👍🏼
I love the media team of the Brooklyn Nets. Yall are mad underrated. Huge shout out to the Media Team
Mikal & Clax have a chance to be a special duo with the right pieces around them
@jonathanoscategui2678
Жыл бұрын
They are one superstar away from having a more very complete team....
@Brolic123
Жыл бұрын
Bring back CJ and hope Ben is healthier
The hard work Nic Claxton put in during the offseason has paid off handsomely during the regular season. And he still has a lot more he can achieve.
Let the world continue to sleep for the Nets will be on a mission to win this series.. I believe this team can get the job done….
Very proud of this team! After a rollercoaster season unlike any other this new core decided not to fold and put in serious work towards earning a playoff spot. Now the real work starts.... Let's go...
Man I just shed a tear 🥹 lol…. So inspiring ❗️. Super happy for CLAXTON . I hope he gets defensive player of the year . I LOVEE THIS TEAM 🔥❗️ BLUE COLLARS BOYS ALWAYS SHOW UP TO WORK 👷♂️🥾🧳🔨🔩🚜🔩🔧
I know this season didn't go as hoped but watching Nic Claxton leap year has been fun. I see so much more he can do with more time and opportunity. It great having your own homegrown talent.
Most exciting team to watch right now.
Gotta say I know this team isn't a championship contender but I've been liking the new look nets. Hard nosed defensive culture is the building block to ever championship team, and having that is an important first step. We still have young guys, draft picks and trades to make the next few years, and I think the nets can build and find themselves in contention once again in the next 5 years.
@WernerSNazon
Жыл бұрын
Don’t speak too soon, this team has no ceilings. We could be competing this June for a title.
@Brolic123
Жыл бұрын
Every year we're in the playoffs haha. They've established a tough defensive identity I love this team.
@vanessagrayman2194
Жыл бұрын
They seem to enjoy each other. They all have chips in their shoulders too.
Love the intro; chills!
love this team 100%
I'm proud of Claxton bro came a long way ! I feel like we can definitely knock Philly out of first round !! Brooklyn Brooklyn!!
@QWERTYTRMC
Жыл бұрын
BROOOOKLYN
HE IS OUR MAN
All I can say is I have faith in these guys. The players at every stage of development, the coach/coaching staff....everyone is working together and communicating. What's not to like? Just keep doing what you're doing. It's a special group. There's been a positive spark to my sense of it.
@jonathanoscategui2678
Жыл бұрын
Brooklyn came out of this rebuild better then they were during the superstar era. They now have a lot of draft picks a 18 million trade exception and movable contracts to make a big move down the line....
@trisld
Жыл бұрын
I want to advise nurturing this team's future over this particular playoff. Yeah play well, out play, out maneuver, out run, OUT THINK whenever possible, but DON'T risk your bodies. Coaches and players plz during this week before playoffs, at least discuss what NOT to do, how to be safer around their bulky bully boys. I know hesitation can mess up a play, but ok fine. Better to mess up a play than risk a body. Sounds parental, ok, I'll own that. The future, the next couple/few seasons just too bright to not protect. Which leads to my next point on what to do in this break and coming off season. I don't contemplate trades etc... not my jam. I think about what we've got to work with and leave that to others who know more about that stuff. So: adjacent and supportive muscles... Ryan Forehan-Kelly smartly mentioned this on his work with Nic. I encourage more development of auxiliary muscles, ones dancers (the athletes that use them the best/most) develop from the git go with their training. They can really help prevent injury and provide alternative swerves and landing balance. There are many ways these lesser known lesser developed muscles can improve and support a basketball players overall stability and versatility. In that split second of unusual landing or movement, they make all the difference. This team has a great future worthy of intelligent development. Just my two cents.
U guys can do it Let’s go Brooklyn NETS🔥❤️🔥
Clax is gonna be a Net for life
This episodes are fire, keep them coming and this is our time, now.
Oh men, you made me emotional again. Hell of a challenge men. But yah know we can do it. My man Clax, Emdiid or tuck will be physical on you man, stay tight... 1, 2, 3, FAM! 🔥
Seeing Doris rave about Nic is so dope, he a corner stone for us
I loved...I mean LOVED Jarret Allen here and ngl I wanted Brooklyn to trade Nic instead of Jarret at the time. But man this dude's growth over the last 2 years is amazing to see...he has to be most improved player this year if not Markelle Fultz but there is a DPOY coming soon for Clax
Claxton a rockstar like Rodman 🤘🏽
man it was nice having the big three also super stressful, but I love this team right now. i know there's probably gonna be a few switches but I hope they stay for atleast for couple of seasons.
Extension soon Love it
Damn, this s a great episode. Nic for DPOY. lfg
Congrats on 100k subs!
Spread Love! Let's go NETS
This team has amazing potential. At the current moment (while they have potential to) I don't think they will win the NBA championship, but if these guys continue to gel and hopefully they all sign extensions and this culture continues to grow, we will have the all around best team in the league. The first step to achieving this is releasing Ben Simmons or buying out his contract and attracting a gritty superstar or many great players in free agency to fill Ben's massive undeserved contract cap.
Can’t wait to watch!! First comment also?
CLAX ON
Biggest crush on Nic Claxton ❤ Goodluck on the playoffs #NetsWorld
Nic claxton the reason this my favorite team #futuredpoy
Bro Doris Burke got me so weak with the “cmon”
Over the years we have grown Nets world...... I remember when it use to be like five of US 😅🤍🖤💯🗽🌎
Clax is my GOAT forever❤️
It’s so refreshing to see this new-look team thrive. They have a sense of camaraderie that’s quickly developed. It’s almost reminiscent of the 2018-19 squad. The best part of supporting this team as a REAL Nets fan is to no longer get updates from non-hoops related headlines: those Kyrie/KD fanboys who masqueraded themselves as Nets fans are long gone. Good riddance to those “fans”.
Strong, deep young team + vet Dinwiddie = growth imagine if we didnt lose Jarrett Allen and DLo for three bums
@jonathanoscategui2678
Жыл бұрын
Not to mention multiple draft picks and a 18 million trade exception as well...
If nick get his free frow percentage up and get better at rebounding he will be one of the best players in the league
#WEGOHARD lets get it 🔥🔥🔥🔥 please extend Claxton and give him all our money in 2024 😂 so he don’t leave us
if ben wasn't sorry he could've been the leader of this defensive team and could've made real noise against the 76ers this upcoming playoffs
@Brolic123
Жыл бұрын
He'll do it next year hopefully
CLAX is the MOST IMPROVED PLAYER
"No Excuses" - Coach JV
@jonathanoscategui2678
Жыл бұрын
Coach Vaughn pushed this team past theirs and anyone expectations...
Family on three..
BROOOOOOOKLYN🤍🖤
If the Nets move Ben Simmons then aye man they got something
I remember as a fan I was sad to see jarret Allen go but I’m so happy now to see how nic developed he’s better than the fro now and definitely one of the best defenders in the league
Wow! Love coach Vaughn and the team communication. Hoping for an upset
Gotta get out revenge from 2019...fuck up PHILLY
If only JJJ wasn't a thing, Claxton would easy have Defensive player of the year. Hopefully he can still get most improved
I love the growth that I’m seeing from this young man. But all I need him to do is gain Giannis type of weight and muscle and help mikal bridges and crew get to the next level
❤❤❤
Based on his development trajectory he is going to be special. Hope he lifts weight and bulks up. He is going to be a major problem in the post
i hope he can develop offensively. such a good defensive player, needs to improve rebounding and offense with jumpshot.
Best Improve Player Best Defense Player Nic is the Best Center in the NBA
Where can I get that hoodie Ryan Forehan-Kelly was wearing...??
👊😎
12:59 I get it we all love a David & Goliath story but Doris is capping so hard. I watch every Sixers game and I recall Nic started this "trash talking" thing in their second or 3rd game of this season and one of em got a tech I think, He said something so disrepectful Embiid didn't even want to repeat it in the postgame interview. Hell even in one of the clips in this video you see Nic taunting Giannis. I love the hype, Can't wait for Saturday. This series solely depends on Embiid.
2023 is the year of "ceilings" talk. As an ultra athlete myself (100m runs, 24h runs, high altitude mountain runs, etc) the 1st thing I learned was to obliterate such talk. Hard to beleive it's even permitted in an NBA context #BROOKLYN Forward
Meanwhile Ben Simmons totally stressed out with His millions for not play...
Clax could be like AD if they let him play more freely
pls dont trade mikal :(
You no pressure
(harden stan) only player from the BK mess I still fw knew he was destine to be great reb/blk ldr incoming
@campbull_7815
Жыл бұрын
also bro really sound like future lol
They should've developed Clax's shooting and move him to PF. He had the same potential as JJJ.
Brooklyn to the finals 🏆
Love the vid but the part where they was talking about their defensive schemes feel like they're giving away what the nets will do against the sixers for playoffs.
@jonathanoscategui2678
Жыл бұрын
At the end of the day Brooklyn has to keep being adaptable and this week off will definitely help them come up with even better schemes...
guard embiid well please
I just want to say I was destroyed when Kyrie and KD left Brooklyn. In healthy condition, I had them making the finals. Now, nah.
lookin like a calvin klein model
For all the folks talking that we got a better record than last year nonsense correct me if im wrong which squad was 18- 2 for a 20 games stretch?
brooklyn in 6
Kai😢KD😩
Let these last "Big 3's" be the LAST Big 3's my Nets go after. If we can't build it here like Boston? Then we don't want it artificially "inseminated". 💯💯💪🏽
Dpoy
Brooklyn love taking from queens 😂
Brooklyn nets ben Simmons right now you need to find a coach to work with you at home and at a gym work on your shooting change your hands placement if kobe and magic can do it you can to you got to won't it start now get in a gym hire you a coach to work with you every player out there paying coaches to get better it no excuses ben you got a head start you out until next year your back and legs hurt but you can still put up shots in a gym go to work on your shooting your got to be in a gym every day working on your shooting until next year you got the hold playoff and the summer no excuses
NETS NEED TO REBOUND AND STRONG DEFENSE AND PLAY CAM .
Doc , Harden and Embiid always choke during the playoffs…..
Get rid or ben simmons
Just stay out of foul trouble
🤍🖤Broooooooooklyn!🤍🖤