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Nic Claxton’s Defense Fell Off… But The Bulls May Have The Perfect Reset
Can Nic Claxton become a high-level defensive center again for the Chicago Bulls? That’s the major question Haize breaks down on today’s Chicago Bulls Central.
Claxton’s defensive decline is real, but it may also be contextual. He went from a system that maximized his switchability and rim protection to years of changing coverages, weaker team defense, more offensive responsibility, and a significant back issue. The Bulls are betting that a healthier Claxton, placed in a cleaner role under Tiago Splitter, can recover much of his previous impact.
The numbers show the drop: Claxton’s blocks…
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