Speedy Claxton
Claxton in 1998 playing for Hofstra University
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| Hofstra Pride | |
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| Position | Assistant coach |
| League | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
May 8, 1978 Hempstead, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 166 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Christ the King (Middle Village, New York) |
| College | Hofstra (1996–2000) |
| NBA draft | 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Playing career | 2000–2010 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 12, 10, 5 |
| Coaching career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2000–2002 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2002–2003 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2003–2005 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2005–2006 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2006–2009 | Atlanta Hawks |
| As coach: | |
| 2013–present | Hofstra (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Craig "Speedy" Claxton (born May 8, 1978) is a retired professional basketball player. In 2013, he was named as a special assistant to the head coach for the Hofstra University men's basketball program.
Prior to the NBA, Claxton played at Hofstra University under current Villanova University coach Jay Wright. At Hofstra, Claxton led the Flying Dutchmen to the America East Championship, defeating the University of Delaware in the championship game at Hofstra Arena, thereby reaching the 2000 NCAA Tournament, where they were defeated in the first round by an Oklahoma State team led by Desmond Mason, Claxton's future teammate with the Hornets.
Claxton donated money to help build the 5000-seat arena in which the Hofstra team plays, and his number 10 was retired by Hofstra on January 31, 2009.
Claxton was inducted into the Hofstra Hall of Fame on January 29, 2011.
Claxton was drafted in 2000, 20th overall, by the Philadelphia 76ers. His rookie scale contract was worth four years and $4.68 million; he opted out of the fourth year to become a free agent.
He missed his entire rookie season due to a knee injury suffered during the pre-season. In 2002 Claxton was traded to the San Antonio Spurs, where he played on the 2003 championship team as a reserve, backing up Tony Parker.
In 2003 Claxton was signed by the Golden State Warriors to a three-year contract worth US$10 million.
On February 24, 2005, Claxton and Dale Davis were traded from the Warriors to the New Orleans Hornets for Baron Davis.
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