Jordi Fernandez insists Nic Claxton has enough talent to someday win Defensive Player of the Year.

For the first time all season, the Nets center is actually looking the part.

Brooklyn has had the best defense in the NBA over the past month, and Claxton is both figuratively and literally the biggest reason why.

After getting handed a huge contract, Claxton has had an admittedly frustrating season. But he’s dealt with injuries, poor play and ejections, all likely related. But now his arrow is pointing up, and he’s taking the Nets with him.