The Nets paid Nic Claxton expecting him to be an anchor, not a millstone. They bet big — nearly nine figures big — on him getting better. Instead, he’s gotten worse.&nbsp;

And he knows it, admitting he just hasn’t lived up to his own standards this season.&nbsp;

“I’m not pleased with nothing, honestly,” Claxton said. “I need to be better, more consistent.&nbsp;

“Everywhere: rebounding, free throws, protecting the rim, more blocks, I need to do everything better. Be more aggressive on offense. Everything.”&nbsp;

The Nets paid him expecting him to be an anchor, not a millstone. They bet big — nearly nine figures big — on him getting better. Instead, he’s gotten worse. {ai:summary}<p>Nic Claxton has fallen short of expectations for the Nets after a significant investment. He acknowledges his performance has declined, expressing dissatisfaction with his contributions in rebounding, free throws, rim protection, and offensive aggression. </p><p>He emphasizes the need for improvement across all aspects of his game. #sports</p>

Nic Claxton failing to live up to Nets’ $97 million commitment

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